Over and above the traditional store-bought remedies for colic, there are some excellent home remedies for colic as well. Since home remedies for colic are completely natural, it's usually a good idea to try some of these first. However, they are sort of hit and miss - and what works for others might not work your child. Still, all of these colic home remedies have worked for some, why not for you? Give it a try!

 

* Massage. This simple word can spell magic on your baby's tummy, if done according to the instructions. If the colic is due to gas formation, a gentle circular massage round the navel can help in the release of gas and the baby will feel comfortable. Gentle massaging also helps in digestion, reduces cramping and helps in release of any excess gas.

 

* After feed ritual. After every feed, hold the baby upright on your arms. Let his head rest on your shoulder. Gently tap on his back, till he burps. * Fennel water. Soak one teaspoon of fennel seeds in a cup of water through out the night. In the morning make the baby drink half a teaspoon of this water. Depending on age, you can give him fennel water up to 3 times a day. In Asian countries, this is a common home remedy for baby colic.

 

* Burping. One of the things which most mothers forget is the importance of burping. Even during feeds, you must try to reduce the amount of air the baby is taking in. Stop the feed every few minutes and let him burp. Then continue with the feeding. Your baby may disapprove of this interrupted feeding routing, but it is easier to manage the feeding than to manage a screaming colicky baby.

   

* Warm water. This has a magical effect on the baby's stomach and lets out all extra gas formed in the stomach and the intestines. If your baby enjoys a bath, give him a warm water bath always. Also, a warm water bottle, which the baby finds tolerable, can be kept near his stomach to help the gas come out. Babies react differently to the various types of home remedies for colic. So you will have to work through trial and error methods to find out which works best for your baby, so that he has a colic-free existence.