I was recently asked where to buy gripe water in Vancouver - :) what did you think I was writing about this time!
Most drug stores/pharmacies should have it in the baby section. I’m pretty sure all have no alcohol now but check just in case. Some have different flavours (though not stated on the bottle), e.g., a licorice or dill flavour (!)
I've been doing some searching online for "gripe water" and I'm surprised that what I'm finding for the most part are sites that sell it but not a whole lot of information on it! Even my trusted Dr. Sears has nothing on the topic. Maybe this is a sign?
Other remedies for colicy (don't like the term!) babies are infant massage and wearing your baby. I found the latter out when my son was 4 months old and as soon as I put him in a sling he was asleep in 2 minutes! Grrr!
If anyone else has any hints to share, please do so!
3 comments:
We got gripe water at our local shoppers drug mart. When I looked at the ingredients, I was surprised to find it was simply baking soda dissolved in water. Crazy!
Have you tried the Colic Hold? My 2nd son had colic till 5m, and my 3rd till 3m. The Colic Hold is holding baby laying face down on your forearm - head at your elbow, bottom at your hand. Then pat or rub their back. The slight pressure on their tummy seems to help!
Frugal Baby Tips:
http://frugalbabytips.blogspot.com
I have heard that putting them in the room with the dryer going is good (white noise). My favourite is to put the shirt you wore that day into the crib with them.. it's still warm and smells like you.. usually helps!
Failing that there's always the 5 Ses..
-swaddle
-swing
-side hold/lie
-Shusshing (this works stupidly well)
-sucking
http://www.babyslumber.com/happiestbaby.html
GL
Julie
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