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Baby Colic Treatment – Finding a Cure That Works	No Comments
November 16th, 2009 Filed under: Baby
Any parent who has ever had a colicky baby knows how stressful, frustrating, and nerve wracking it can be. Despite the fact that it is a very common and not harmful to the baby…it can make a parent feel as if they are losing their mind. Colic is described as prolonged periods of crying and screaming for no apparent reason. It usually begins when the infant is a few weeks old, and lasts for several weeks…in some cases even a few months. Luckily, this condition is not dangerous to the infant, and they will continue to eat and gain weight. The cause of colic is not known, but some possible reasons for the incessant crying include: sensitivity to the environment, food (lactose) intolerance, and/or reflux. While there is no singular “cure” for colic, there are some things that can be done to ease the symptoms until the child outgrows them. It may help to carry the baby in a front sling or back pack or use a swing to keep the baby moving. Some babies are comforted by continuous noise or vibrations from household appliances like the dishwasher, vacuum cleaner or washer-dryer. Others prefer being swaddled and given a pacifier. Taking the baby for a walk or giving the baby a warm bath may also be helpful. If the parent suspects lactose intolerance, they might try adding lactase before feeds to see if this helps. Lactase can be purchased from a pharmacist, and helps to breaks down lactose in the body. Some parents may also find using low lactose milk formula useful. These methods should be tested for about a week, and if found to be helpful, continued until the baby is about 12 weeks old. At that point the baby should then be slowly weaned back onto normal milk over a period of one week. If the baby is breastfed, the mother could stop eating dairy products, or try feeding your baby a hypo-allergenic formula containing whey or casein hydrolysate. If eliminating dairy from your diet or hypo-allergenic formulas feeds work, you should talk to your GP about a referral to a specialist as your child may have intolerance to cow’s milk. However, there is limited evidence that non-dairy breast milk and hypo-allergenic formulas are effective at reducing colic. There is limited evidence that the medicine, simeticone, may help to improve symptoms. This treatment is used to relieve trapped wind. Colic drops or gripe water, which are available without a prescription have also been helpful to some families. It is important to note that each baby is different, and what works for one, may not for another. Parents might have to try a variety of techniques before finding something that is helpful. Despite the anxiety colic causes in the home, it is temporary and will eventually go away as the baby grows.

Stop Aggressive Toddler Behavior	No Comments
November 2nd, 2009 Filed under: Toddler
Are you trying to stop aggressive toddler behavior and at the end of your rope? Is your toddler out of control? Every parent goes through some experiences with trying to stop aggressive toddler behavior, so you can relax knowing that you are not alone. What can you do to stop aggressive toddler behavior? Try to determine the reasons why your toddler is being aggressive. You can stop aggressive toddler behavior if you can pinpoint the root cause. It could be a number of factors, but the most common ones are (a) trying to get attention; (b) not being able to communicate; and (c) trying to get control. If your child is simply trying to get attention, then the best way to stop aggressive toddler behavior is to give them some of your undivided attention. This sounds pretty simple, but most parents are so busy and wrapped up in what they are doing, where they need to be, etc., that they often forget to give their toddler some attention or time that is just for their child. This is important, so just do it. If your toddler is just learning to talk, they are going to experience a lot of frustration in trying to communicate with you. It is not uncommon for your toddler to act in an aggressive way when they find that you do not understand what it is that they want or need. Try to be patient and listen to what they are trying to communicate to you. After a while you will actually learn to listen to your child more effectively. Once your child understands that you are actually listening to them and making an effort to understand what they are communicating, you can effectively stop aggressive toddler behavior that stems from their inability to communicate with you. A toddler is learning their place in your world and their own. Sometimes they will test their boundaries to see what they can get away with. It is important to give your toddler some choices so that they can feel they have some control over what is happening to them. An example would be “do you want to wear the brown pants or the blue ones?”. You want them to get dressed, they don’t want to, but you are enforcing your control while giving your child a choice. It all comes down to a perception – your toddler sees this as some control they can have in a situation and will most likely comply with your request. It can be frustrating try to deal with a toddler and their behaviors, while seeming out of control at times, are all based around learning their place in the world and working things out. Their brains are developing at an incredible pace and they are constantly processing thoughts and learning. You can stop aggressive toddler behavior by learning to communicate better with your toddler, giving them “choices” (even though they are your choices) and just giving them your time. It is going to take a little bit of patience on your part, but children do not come with a manual, so you have to figure out what works best for you.

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