Our four-month-old son, Kyrie, has been struggling with colic since he was a newborn. Like many colicky babies, he is often fussy after eating and uncomfortable after burping. In addition to gassiness, sometimes he cries or has severe reflux that causes him to spit up after feedings.
As a mom of four, I’ve dealt with this issue in the past, but Kyrie’s symptoms have been far worse than those of my other children. However, with Kyrie being the youngest, we’ve definitely learned a lot about colic and how to prevent it.
Here are a few tricks I suggest for any new parent dealing with a colicky baby:
- Take a walk: After giving your baby a bottle, walk with them through your house or put them in a carrier or stroller for a stroll around your neighborhood to help soothe them.
- Encourage tummy time: Give your baby time on their belly during the day while awake during the day. The pressure on their tummy will help alleviate some of the gassiness.
- Find the right bottle: Incorporate a great anti-colic bottle into your baby’s feeding routine.
I can truly attest to the part about finding a good bottle because once we found the NUK Smooth Flow Pro Anti-Colic BottleOpens a new window, we haven’t used any other bottle since. Here are five reasons why I love it:
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1. The built-in anti-colic vent system reduces air bubbles inside the bottle that would typically cause Kyrie to have a lot of gas and discomfort.
2. The bottle is super easy to clean! The nipple and collar are one piece that fits tightly onto the bottle itself. The one-piece design prevents milk from leaking out the sides, and the cuts down the number of pieces I have to wash — which is a lot fewer than other anti-colic bottles.
3. There’s no need to buy extra nipples because the Smooth Flow technology controls the flow of the milk for all ages.
4. The SafeTemp indicator lets you know if the milk is too hot for your baby to drink. Definitely one of my favorite part of the bottle!
5. The NUK Smooth Pro Flow has been a game changer for my family and me. My son’s colic has subsided significantly and that means less crying, less fussiness, and more cuddling and quality time with him!
