Treat Colic with Infacol

Despite medical research, no one is certain exactly what causes colic. A likely explanation may be the build up of small bubbles of trapped wind in your baby's tummy, which cause pain and discomfort.

Infacol works by helping the small trapped gas bubbles join into bigger bubbles, which your baby can easily bring up as wind. - helping to relieve their pain and discomfort. Clinically proven Infacol is the UK's No.1 selling treatment for wind, infant colic and griping pain. It is suitable to use from birth onwards (unlike gripe waters) and is sugar, alcohol and colourant free with a pleasant tasting natural orange flavour. Given before each feed its clinically proven formula works progressively over several days, to help reduce the frequency and severity of crying attacks associated with colic. Continued usage may help to prevent a further build up of wind.

Infacol is available from most supermarkets and pharmacies.

If you would like any additional information regarding colic and the use of Infacol, please ask your health visitor, pharmacist or family doctor for advice.

Help soothe your crying baby

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.