Should you need urgent health advice please contact your GP or call NHS 111. In an emergency please visit A&E or call 999
Colic is when a baby cries a lot but there is no obvious cause; it is a common problem which should get better on its own.
Every baby is different, and what works for one may not work for another. However, these are some techniques that health visitors suggest you try if you’re faced with a baby who cries all the time.
Remember, if you’re worried or finding it hard to cope, talk to your health visiting team or GP and make sure you get the support you need.
Many babies like resting against your shoulder. It can help to take deep breaths while you’re doing this so the baby can feel your heartbeat as slow and steady.
That way, they’re less likely to swallow air along with their milk. Make sure you burp them after feeding.
Bathing your baby may help to recreate the sensation of being in the womb.
Gently massaging your baby's tummy in a clockwise direction with a couple of fingers, working outwards from around the belly button can help too.
Some babies like white noise like a vacuum cleaner or washing machine.
The movement of a car or a pram can be soothing.
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust runs a confidential secure text messaging service for parents of children aged 0-19 years called Chat Health. The service operates Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, excluding bank holidays. All texts will be responded to by a public health nurse (health visitor/school nurse) within 24 hours. Outside of the service working hours, you’ll receive a message back to inform you that your text will be responded to once the line reopens.
Leicester City:
text
07520 615381Leicestershire & Rutland:
text
07520 615382
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust runs the Healthy Together Helpline for parents and carers in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The Helpline’s qualified health and administrative professionals offer easy to access, safe and free advice, support and signposting. Calls are answered from 9am – 4.30pm on weekdays, excluding bank holidays. Calls are charged at the same rate as calling a standard landline number.
Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland:
call 0300 300 3001
Should you require urgent health advice in the meantime, please contact your GP, visit an NHS walk-in centre or call NHS 111. For emergencies, dial 999 or visit A&E.
Should you need urgent health advice please contact your GP or call NHS 111. In an emergency please visit A&E or call 999