Why is this baby crying so much?

You spend nine months preparing for your little bundle of joy and its arrival. You imagine the hugs, the cooing and the tenderness, but nothing prepares you for a colicky baby and the amount of crying that comes with it.

Colic affects more than 30% of babies and usually manifests in the first month. It usually lasts for 3 to 6 months, although there have been cases that last a hair pull for 12 months!

As a new mother, this can take a toll not only on your patience, but it can also make you feel unable to comfort and care for your baby. A colicky baby disrupts an entire home and can really take away your enjoyment of this new experience.

Usually, a baby is diagnosed with colic if he cries uncontrollably and for no known reason. These episodes will usually occur around the same time every day and usually shortly after eating. Symptoms can appear as gas, accompanied by a hard, swollen belly. The baby will stiffen his limbs and arch his back, appearing to be very distressed.

It has been said that colic can be the reaction of a child’s sensitive system, adapting to its new environment.

So what can you do to help?

Try to keep your baby as comfortable and calm as possible. Also, try to stay as calm as possible, because the baby will really pick up on your anxiety and stress.

When looking for a natural remedy, a proven solution is for your child to sleep on sheepskin.

Studies have shown that sheepskin can soothe a baby, not only because of its undeniable softness, but also because sleeping on a sheepskin pad will regulate body temperature, so the guesswork is eliminated, baby always! it will be at the perfect temperature!

A baby’s skin is very delicate and sheepskin will keep it protected by absorbing moisture. Sheepskin absorbs 30-40% of moisture, so baby’s skin always stays dry. For an already sensitive baby, this is a must.

Familiarity is also important for the fussy baby. Sheepskin pads can be carried anywhere, worn anywhere and can retain the smell of home and caregivers, which in turn makes sleepovers with grandparents or travel etc., are even more convenient.

Warning: use only genuine sheepskin. Imitations will not be able to give you the benefits just mentioned and will actually cause more distress.