I haven’t slept in a week!
I’m completely exhausted. What do I do?
While there is no substitute for a good night’s sleep, and a colicky baby can sure make that impossible, there are some other things you can do to make sure that your body and immune system can handle the new demands placed on them.
Finding twenty minutes to catch a nap will give your body a chance to begin restoring. You might not feel rested but it’s a start.
Eat right! I cannot stress this enough. Many recent studies have shown how poor sleeping leads to poor eating. Your cravings for sugary and salty foods will increase when you’re tired — a proven fact.
Eating poorly will not give you more energy. In fact, it will do the exact opposite. And your mood, which is probably not great to begin with, will deteriorate even further.
Take the time to get the fruits and vegetables that you need. If not for you, then do it for the little one keeping you up all night.
Even with the right food, if you’re not getting enough sleep, you are going to need some extra help.
Consider taking vitamin supplements. At the very least, popping a good quality multi-vitamin will help rebuild some of your physical and emotional resources. Lord knows you are going to need it.
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As parents of an infant with colic, we found the book extremely helpful. The information helped us to determine the causes of our daughter's colic and how we could find the most effective relief for her.The advice we received gave us many strategies to comfort pain and prevent colic symptoms. We highly recommend this book in dealing with colic first hand.
Jessi P., Michigan
We were able to specifically determine which methods would help to ease our daughter’s colic by using the techniques in the book. From a definition of colic, to first steps of response, and finally to more detailed and extensive treatments. Research-based methods, statistics regarding colic remedies, and specific resources are provided to parents in need. This book will be a blessing for you and your baby as you use one of the many methods described to soothe your infant. Tim M., Michigan
"Colic Remedies Guidebook is great! And I wish it had been available when Keilor was born. His colic nearly made me crazy--literally This is GREAT work AND VERY HELPFUL!"
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