Discomfort and pain caused by gas and colic can make your baby cranky and irritable. You can relieve gas pains by using time tested natural techniques. These are preferred over medication that may promise to ease the pain but are unable to do so effectively. Reflexology is a healthy way of encouraging the body to heal itself, naturally. It involves gently pressing and massaging the body's reflex points. The impact of reflexology can be immediate. It calms and relaxes the body and helps it seek balance.
Reflexology for babies
Babies are often afflicted by pain caused by gas and constipation. This condition can be easily and quickly relived by gently massaging your baby's hands and feet. You may like to get a reflexology massage yourself in order to experience its wonderful effect. This experience will also teach you how to tenderly massage your baby's pains away. It will also calm him or her and help your baby sleep peacefully. The power of massage has been acknowledged in virtually all cultures across the world. You can use it to help your baby feel better.
An herbal compress
Create an herbal compress by putting fresh mint and fennel leaves in a soft cotton cloth and wrap them. Now soak the compress in warm water for about two minutes. In the meantime, lay your baby on his or her back and keep the abdomen bare. Place the herbal compress on your baby's tummy for about five minutes. Then again soak the compress in warm water and apply on the infant. Repeat the process four or five times.
The aroma of mint and fennel calms the senses and has a healing effect. Both the herbs are also well known for treating digestive ailments. Placing the warm compress on your baby's tummy also facilitates painless release of the gas from the body.
Getting rid of the gas
Another time tested way of helping a baby release gas is by placing him or her on your lap, on the baby's abdomen. Now gently rub your infant's back. This pressure will help ease the gas out and restore balance in the digestive system. You can also choose to hold the baby upright, against your body, and place his or her head on your shoulder. Try to burp the baby by massaging the back tenderly. Do remember to place a burp cloth on your shoulder before you burp your young one.
You can help your baby's digestive system work efficiently by massaging him or her before bath time. Help the baby do some gentle leg exercises by pushing the knees towards the stomach, or moving the legs in a cycling movement. This will get rid of gas. A warm bath can also help make a baby feel better and reduce gas pains.
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