Infant colic treatment with Infacol: helping to treat baby colic, trapped wind and griping pain

To help soothe your baby - why not try some of the following methods and see what comforts your baby the best, you may also find them relaxing too. It is important to remember that everyone is different and babies respond to different methods. It may be a case of trial and error... what doesn't work well one day may be effective the next. The key is to persevere...

	Try rocking your baby gently, holding her close so that she can feel your warmth or alternatively place her in a bouncing seat that will provide gentle movement
	Let her suck on your finger - this may help to comfort and also distract your baby
	Take her out for a walk in a pram or sling or alternatively, a drive in the car - the rhythm of the engine may help to soothe your baby
	Take time to wind your baby thoroughly by placing her on your shoulder and gently patting or rubbing her back
	Turn on the television, vacuum cleaner or tumble dryer - it may sound odd but the noise from such appliances can help to soothe and calm your baby
	Try baby massage - you may both find it relaxing. Baby massage has been practised for generations in many different countries. Skin contact makes babies feel safe and secure, and it is a simple way of showing affection. Massage has been found to help bonding and interaction between the parent and baby. Download this leaflet for some simple tips on massaging your baby. Click here to download a copy of 'The Art of Baby Massage' (3Mb Adobe Acrobat PDF file - Download Free Acrobat Reader) or request a free copy by writing to Forest Laboratories UK Ltd., Bourne Road, Bexley, Kent , DA5 1NX