Problems and Remedies

Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids are important for the growth and early development of the central nervous system. Cholestatic infants suffer from fat malabsorption and disturbed lipid metabolism and therefore may be at risk of developing polyunsaturated fatty acid depletion. Cholestatic infants and relationship to disease severity, degree of undernutrition, antioxidant status and mode of feeding. 

The first step is to stay calm (easier said than done, certainly, but it can be done with some willpower). The second is to remember that the crying isn't your fault, and it won't last forever. Then try some of these potential tear-reducing strategies: Carry him for at least a few hours every day, in your arms or in a sling or front carrier (during the crying jags, and at other times too). Most babies enjoy being walked or swayed. Ban smoking around your baby. There are countless reasons to keep tobacco smoke out of your home; one is that it can reduce colicky crying. Ask your pediatrician about trying simethicone drops (such as Mylicon); these can alleviate gas, which causes pain and crying in some babies. Shut out excess stimuli by keeping your home quiet and dimly litl. One colic-cause theory is that newborns lack the ability to block out the overwhelming cacophony of sounds, sights, and smells that surround them. Rhythmic sounds (the hum of a humidifier or a soothing r

Here are the most common colic baby symptoms: Babies do not cry himself to sleep rather cry relentlessly, sometimes for hours. Babies do not tend to wind down; instead they tend to wind up and work themselves into frenzy. Babies do not always follow a pattern. What calms them at a given moment may excite them at another. Unlike other infants, when crying begins the colicky infant will rarely stop crying on his own, so waiting is out usually does not work. Instead, intervening quickly is helpful. Experts usually define colic by the "Rule of Threes." What's that mean? Well, "rule of threes means a baby is otherwise healthy and well-fed (i.e. is gaining weight and exhibits no signs of illness); but has episodes of crying, irritability and fussiness that: Begin within the first three weeks of life Last up to or more than three hours a day Occur at least three or more days a week Continue for at least three weeks Disappear at about three months of age

Method # 1: First lie baby flat on his back. Put the palm of your hand on the top of baby's chest, with your fingers pointing up to his head. Stroke your hand down from the top of the chest to the groin. As you are half way down the abdomen place your other hand at the top of the chest and repeat the stroke. We call this "the paddlewheel", one hand strokes while the other hand comes back up preparing for the next stroke. Your stroke should be smooth and firm enough that you feel the "dip" when your hand leaves his ribcage. You can repeat this five to ten times.

Here are three simple massage strokes to soothe baby from suffering from colic. Use a small amount of warm massage oil in your palms before you begin. Method # 2 Place the baby's heel up next to his bottom by bending his knee sharply. Move the leg, still sharply bent, until the top of the thigh rests against the tummy. Get both legs in this position. Grab the baby's ankles and gently shake his legs in an up-and-down motion, unbending the knees gradually, until his heels rest on the blanket and his legs are straight. Repeat five to ten times. Method # 3 Using as much of your fingers/palm as possible, circle the belly button in a clockwise motion. This gets any remaining gas moving in the proper direction for the baby to easily pass it. Another way to do this is to rub clockwise "parentheses" around the belly button, i.e., if the belly button is the centre of a clock, one hand moves from ten to one o'clock and the other from four to seven.

Place the baby's heel up next to his bottom by bending his knee sharply. Move the leg, still sharply bent, until the top of the thigh rests against the tummy. Get both legs in this position. Grab the baby's ankles and gently shake his legs in an up-and-down motion, unbending the knees gradually, until his heels rest on the blanket and his legs are straight. Repeat five to ten times.

Your diet can play a decisive role in reducing gas and gastric troubles and pains. Here are few suggestions about the suitable diet:- Try soy food tofu for a high-quality source of protein which is more digestible than beans. Avoid canned beans. If you have to use canned beans wash them thoroughly first. Soak dry beans overnight in water overnight; then cook them in fresh water in the morning until they are soft. Use a lot of liquids. Keep away from foods and snacks which have been sweetened with fructose or sorbitol . Chew your food thoroughly and avoid overeating. Take a 5 to 10 minute walk after meals especially at night to help move meals faster through the digestive system to avoid gas. Stay away from carbonated drinks and chewing-gum Do not drink through a straw. This can drive extra air in stomach. Use herbal tea prepared from anise, peppermint, chamomile or fennel to relieve gas pains. Use simethicone ; an (antacid) to help ease gas. Try some exercises like lying on