Best baby colic & gas relief products according to redditors

10 months ago I was you. I'm so sorry you're feeling these feelings right now. I'm sorry you're going through this.

I want you to know you're doing an amazing job taking care of your baby. He's getting everything he needs nutritionally. You're busting your ass. He's lucky to have you as his mom.

I want you know that this will continue to be the case whether or not you continue to pump. If you move to all formula, he will be nutritionally perfect. If you resume combo feeding, he will be nutritionally perfect. In either event, he'll want for nothing. Again I say it - this is because YOU are his mom. What a lucky little boy!

At 4 weeks, I chose to stop pumping and move exclusively to formula. My son had a tongue tie that was reversed shortly after birth, horrible reflux, spit up more than 10 average newborns combined, had horrible gas, and never could latch. Not once. I nearly killed myself trying to pump every 3 hours for 2oz of milk a day - total. I failed more often than I succeeded. I remember sitting at the kitchen table one day - my back to my baby screaming in the living room, because that's how I had to sit while strapped into the pump - crying. I felt so lost. This isn't what was supposed to happen. I wanted to hold my son. I wanted to love on him and comfort him and be with him - but I couldn't. I was missing so much of these fleeting moments because I was tied to one machine while another machine rocked my baby. I decided then that I was done. I couldn't do it anymore. Giving him what meager amount of breastmilk I pumped was robbing both of us of time we couldn't get back. And I realized that I was more important to him than that breastmilk. I still struggle with my experience, but I do not at all regret my decision. Not once.

Once I stopped pumping - like, literally just decided I was done, I didn't have to do anything to dry up my milk like many women do. I simply never really made any. If you do decide to stop pumping you'll have to look into safe and effective ways to dry up your supply. For my son, we went exclusively to Similac Pro Advanced and that's what he's been on since. To help with gas we went exclusively to anti-colic bottles (Dr Browns, but I see you've gone to the playtex ones, which I've heard good things about as well). And I added in Gerber Soothe Probiotic Drops. 5 drops into his morning bottle. We did this until he was 10 months old. Within a few days of doing these things - going exclusive formula, switching to anti colic bottles, and adding the probiotics - he was a different baby. Still cried. Still had the occasional gas. Still spit up a shitload (he ended up getting reflux meds around 5 months old, which didn't stop the spit up but did help with the reflux). Still did normal baby things, of course. But a different, much happier baby.

Whatever you decide to do, I wish you well. Prioritize YOUR health and happiness as well, because god knows you've already been prioritizing your son's. You deserve to enjoy this time with your baby. And you are worth more to him than your breastmilk.

Cloth diapers - flour sack towelsfrom amazon as the stuffers - cheap and clean easily. Bamboo liners for the poop. Rubber gloves for swishing it in the toilet for the parts that don't come off with the liners. Lot's of covers that can be used from newborn to 35 lbs. You can use any bum cream if you use the flour sack towels as well FYI because it doesn't ruin them. Also pick up a couple of these laundry bags. Wipes.

Cleaning is easy - "quick wash" with a bit of soap, then a hot long wash for extra soiled diapers.

Baby nest was nice to have but not a necessity. Blankets/towels can help. Also a wrap is nice for the first 6 months but not necessary.

Gripe water for gassy baby, Punkin Butt teething oil

A pump, even hand pump will be handy. Especially in the first few weeks she's regulating her supply.

Zip up sleepers (snaps suck)

Baby Bag (backpack style)

Don't worry about a baby changing table, you can change anywhere. Don't worry about a diaper genie since you're cloth diapering.

Breastfeeding scarf/carseat cover

Older baby (6-12 months will come fast)

- snack containers

- Food holder thing(frozen bananas are awesome for teething)

Yes ! It’s probably a mix of cluster feeding & having gas. We got one of these and it seemed to help her stay asleep a bit longer.

Be prepared - they’re not going to stop when she’s out. Gripe water is like absolute magic and stops them instantly. My first got them constantly and they just continued when she was born. For months. Regularly hiccuping. They didn’t bother her but a hiccuping baby will not fall asleep.

This one gets them 5 times a day sometimes. It’s like this annoying flicking feeling in the same spot over and over. Drives me bonkers. I’m due next week and already have stocked up on Mommy’s Bliss gripe water. We have bottles ready!


Mommy's Bliss - Gripe Water Night Time - 4 FL OZ Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R42HKGO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Zak3DbVQJ7DT4

ETA - moms, it’s not water. It’s called gripe water. And it’s a very small amount. Adding instructions and ingredients below for context. Water for a baby is dangerous but this isn’t actually just water.

Recommended Dose: Babies 2 weeks to 1 month of age: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) Infants 1 to 6 months of age: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Children 6 months and older: 2 teaspoons (10 ml).

Ingredients
Deionized Water, Vegetable Glycerine, Fructose, Citrus Biflavinoid Extract, Citric Acid, Natural Fennel Flavor.

I know the science on it is mixed to none but anecdotally we have had a lot of success with gripe water. My daughter is generally easy going and since she is formula bottle fed we don't really do comfort feeding but for those times when she gets inexplicably fussy with no apparent need (i.e. has eaten, is dry, not sleepy) a little dose of gripe water calms her right down. However, I would suggest first ruling out with her pediatrician that there is nothing else going on such as silent reflux, a food allergy, etc. just in case.

It wasn’t immediate from what I remember. I think it took like 24-48 hours. We used these and they worked really well. Now we’re using the mommy bliss probiotic cause they’re cheaper but they work pretty good too.

My son goes a few days without a poop sometimes. I found this stuff that helped him go the next morning after he was having a hard time!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R42HK64/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VHAyCbRHW4D9S

My son had reflux, like yours not bad enough for the dr to give us a prescription. We had luck with this gripe water:

https://www.amazon.com/Mommys-Bliss-Gripe-4-Ounce-Bottles/dp/B00E3Y0N5G?th=1

If you read the ingredients it's basically antacid with some ginger. (Some gripe waters have a lot of sugar/corn syrup, so read the ingredients!) But maybe worth a try, it helped us a lot. We also have to bounce our son to sleep on a yoga ball (while babywearing) and then transfer him to his bassinet. The rock-n-play bassinet also worked great to keep him at an incline and he slept much better in that than our flat bassinet (even after elevating the head of it, he never slept well there).

Have you brought this up to the pediatrician? I'm sure you have. Has he/ she ruled out sleep apnea, reflux, other extenuating circumstances that could be keeping your baby awake? If not, that would be the first thing I would try. If it is one of these issues, the best schedule in the world won't help your baby sleep.

Also, what tricks have you tried? White noise generator? Swaddling or not swaddling?Standing on your head? I jest a little bit here, because I know the trial and error can be frustrating.

We are in a different, but similar situation with our baby as far as sleeping. She sleeps, but only in our bed or on top of us. It's frustrating because I want to keep her as safe as possible but we haven't been able to figure out how to get her to sleep anywhere but these two locations. I find it really hard to sleep when I'm holding her because I can't turn off my "mom protect mode" and really relax, so I'm constantly tired. (Basically she sleeps, but I don't). She is seven months.

The only suggestion that we tried that I could tell had some marginal results was using Nighttime Gripe Water . But if you haven't already, I would definitely check with your pediatrician first because i would hate for the Gripe Water to actually work and mask a real medical issue and keep it from being properly addressed.

Edit: a word

Gas drops: https://www.amazon.com/Mommys-Bliss-Relief-Infant-Troubles/dp/B0742DKFVQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=56115375116&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpPHoBRC3ARIsALfx-_KBN11vVSongCfgm3Oa4vN1GAbT8WaDJrRIj68JhdTQyXRCV6vXlogaAkeDEALw_wcB&hvadid=274677448983&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=1014950&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=4130496716048109423&hvtargid=aud-647006051489%3Akwd-368658883590&hydadcr=6724_9247470&keywords=mommy+bliss+gas+drops&qid=1562153226&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1



Or gripe water: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Remedies-Bicarbonate-Artificial-Newborns-4/dp/B001J5LDM4/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=gripe+water&qid=1562153275&s=gateway&sprefix=grip&sr=8-3

It's on Amazon.com.

I have a 7 week old and he has always been super duper gassy. I asked the Dr. if I should change my diet and she said she thought it was due to my fast/heavy letdown. When he is drinking I do hear him gulping air down. I EBF and there are several things that were recommended to me to try. You've probably tried these too but just in case:

• the "I love you" massage technique
  
• use a pacifier when he needs to be soothed. If he's done feeding and is just on your breast for comfort, try getting him to take the pacifier so he doesn't wind up swallowing extra air while latched to you.
  
• Use a bottle to feed at least occasionally. This will help with gas prevention in general, and there are some bottles that are designed specifically to prevent gas.
  
• Gripe water
  
• Mylicon
  
• When BFing, use a position that reduces the amount of air he'll swallow. Side-lying is what everyone I talked with agreed is best.
  
• Bicycle kicks
  
• more tummy time
  
• more burping
  
• Windi product. This takes some maneuvering but sometimes it's incredible! Instant relief. I actually use a generic version that's exactly the same: BodyHealt Baby Colic & Gas Relief - 20 Pack Hollow Tube All-Natural Solution - 100% Safe & Effective, Immediate Remedy/Solution for Colic, Constipation, Intestinal Gas & Bloating Problems https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L6QLW7V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WSPQDbDQC6QV9
  
  I'd love to hear what other people have tried and recommend.

I thought this may help my fellow new parenters out there. If you're anything like me, you scoured the internet checking off every "must-have" baby items list before your LO was born, but I still ended up having Amazon deliver things about every other day for the first couple months.

As a disclaimer, I'm not saying these are MUST HAVE items. I just went through my Amazon purchases and I'm writing down some things that I purchased in those 3 AM wee hour Amazon shopping sprees.

Here's a compilation of everything that I felt I missed in my preparation for my baby girl:

• An electric nail file. I was terrified to cut her nails myself. This is a safe and easy alternative.
  
• A Swaddle UP. This allows her hands to be by her face, which she preferred her first month or two.
  
• Friedababy MediFrida. My baby had a rough go of reflux and was diagnosed with Ranitidine pretty quickly. This helped us give her doses with no fuss!
  
  
• Comfy shorts for me. I was unprepared for my post C-Section body and clothing options.
  
  
• Gripe Water / Colic Drops. My reflux baby had some rouuuuugh nights. These helped? Maybe? Witching hour SUCKS.
  
• A bigger swaddle that ZIPS. Screw trying to unvelcro my child out of her swaddle quietly at 2 AM.
  
• A mirror to help with tummy time. She still hates tummy time. But she does like looking at herself for a while. So I count that as a win.
  
• MORE. BOOKS. you don't have enough. I promise. After the 15th time of reading "The Rainbow Fish" you'll appreciate a change of pace. I personally recommend, "The Wonky Donkey."
  
• Trial and error pacis. Your kid will have a preference and you'll just have to figure out which. Once you figure it out, buy extras.
  
  
• Bibs / ABSORBENT Burp Cloths. Again... You don't have enough. And the little tiny rags that Gerber tries to sell at Target will not do the trick. Get some THICK in your burp cloth regimen.
  
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  I hope this helps! Let me know if there's anything you would add to the list.

Here are mine:

• Secure Beginnings Crib Mattress - a totally breathable crib mattress. You can take the "sleep surface" off and throw it in the washing machine when needed. I surprisingly don't do it that often. The mesh fabric and space under it helps in temperature regulation and air exchange. Basically, helped me as a new mom not worry about suffocation. I ended up going wild and getting two sleep surfaces per mattress. I got one set in the regular size and a mini crib for our room.
  
• LED Touch Light - these suckers are rechargeable and hold their charge a long time. They're super portable. What I like best is that you can turn them suuuuper dim, which is great for middle of the night wake ups and diaper changes. We have one hanging from our headboard and one hanging above the changing table. And then another around the house. There are tons of sellers of this type of product and they're quite inexpensive.
  
• Wet Bag - a reusable and washable bag to stash wet/dirty stuff. An essential for cloth diaperers, but also great for pooped on clothes, bathing suits, etc.
  
• Fischer-Price Ultra-Lite Day and Night Play Yard - this is a smaller and less expensive version of a traditional pack and play. We kept it in the living room and baby spent a lot of time there as a newborn.
  
• Gripe Water Lots of gripe water. Good for gas, sometimes hiccups, and gentle relief for stomach upset. Also helps some newborns poop.
  
• Grovia Magic Stick Diaper Balm - made for cloth diapers, but would work for sposies. A barrier "cream" on a stick, so you don't have to get your fingers gross. Smells amazing - I literally sniff the stick every time we use it.
  
• Freemies - great for hands-free pumping, especially in the car or at work. Fits inside the shirt. Can be hit or miss on if it works for individuals, but it works GREAT for my boobs. Regular flanges hurt me and didn't yield good output, but Freemies agreed with my body wonderfully.
  
• Spectra Pump I have nothing but good things to say about the Spectra pump. I have the S1 (battery operated), S2 (plugs in), and the S9 (battery operated, but not as fancy as S1). I haven't had any issues with my pumps, but others have had great customer service experiences. It's a "closed" system, which means it's impossible for milk to get into the pump on accident. This is a good thing.
  
• Kiinde Storage Bags - these breastmilk storage bags are more expensive, but highly durable. I love the twist top - much easier to use then a zipper top. We used the whole bottle system from 0-6 months. At six months, he realized he could take the nipple off the bottle and we switched to Como Tomo bottles. But for those months, it was SO NICE to just send the bags to daycare and wash only the nipples (the shells stayed at daycare).
  
• Lillebaby Complete Airflow Baby Carrier - while baby carrier preferences will vary widely by body type and personal preferences, I love my Lillebaby most. It doesn't require any special insert for newborns and the lumbar support was awesome. The airflow version was great, as I live in a very hot state.
  
• Lectrofan Sound Machine - you may be wondering why this is $45 and other sound machines are $20. Because it is amazing, that is why. Seriously 100% amazing.
  
  Hope this helps somebody!
  
  Edit: added a few more after the Spectra.

Ginger and Fennel extract, and chamomile :)

We used mylicon or gripe water when our kids got really fussy with gas. Helped a lot. Also, a snug swaddled and a swing worked wonders. We also had a little bouncy chair that vibrated that was awesome at putting them to sleep.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B011EVPAHG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?qid=1459268400&sr=8-1&keywords=mylicon&pi=SY200_QL40

http://www.amazon.com/Mommys-Bliss-Double-Gripe-Water/dp/B00E3Y0N5G

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PAUF3MU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?qid=1459268442&sr=8-1&keywords=baby+bouncer&pi=SY200_QL40

I found giving my son baby probiotics helped a lot. When he was too young to chew I gave him Gerber Soothe Colic Drops and then later moved him to BioGaia Probiotic Chewable Tablets.

so I am still not 100% whats up with my son but he farts and burps like you described, though not to that degree, if he does have reflux it seems to be mild so I am reluctant to give him meds (my own personal paranoia as I tend to have wonky reactions to even "safe" meds like tylenol) I asked my ped what other options before baby zantac are and she reccomended a product called [Gerber Soothe] (http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Soothe-Colic-Drops-Ounce/dp/B00CQNR64M), it ain't cheap (about 25-28 bucks for a month) but it's probably in your local pharmacy and that combined with me cutting out milk and the liberal use of simethicone (about 4 times a day) have helped my boy a lot.

Like I said I think your son may have more severe problems, and if it's really a hernia then probiotics are likely to do jack all, but it's something that maybe can help?

Good luck and I hope you get some sleep soon!

Things that have been a life saver in the past 9 months:

Baby Motrin for teething

Baby Tylenol for fever

Gripe Water

Windi Gas and Colic Reliever

Snot sucker

Baby shampoo/lotion

Diaper cream

Thermometer

Extra washcloths

Teething tablets (not mandatory)

Baby Benadryl (she has bad allergies like her dad)

Frozen teethers

Pedialyte to combat dehydration when they get a bug

Puppy pads (we put them on the changing table and under her sheets. If she has a blowout, it's super easy to clean)

Extra sheets (we put pads down, then sheet, then pads, then sheet so we can remove the sheet and dirty pads at 3am and still have a made bed. Alternatively, those waterproof sheet things)

Lots of burp cloths in every room. They spit up without warning

My Christmas List

1. Clean draft lines
   
2. Reduced tax burden for alcohol, food, and tobacco taxes
   
3. Jon Taffer stopping by to say "Get new stools, everything else is good"
   
4. An NHL Franchise in town
   
5. A dozen of these sent to Royals fans.

I haven't actually tried these, but I ordered them and figure they're worth a shot when the time comes.

here, for next time.

Here is the mobile version of your link

I use Aquaphor or Burt's Bees Zinc cream and this Gripe Water

http://www.amazon.com/Colic-Calm-Homeopathic-Relief-Colic-Reflux/dp/B00282S83E