Comments on: Guest post on colic: 5 coping techniques for moms with fussy babies

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 08:01:56 +0000

The fantasy jar is a great idea! Although I’m with Katy – I often chanted little mantras to myself. “this too shall pass” and “she will sleep soon”

By: Meredith

Meredith — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 05:24:57 +0000

My daughter had colic for over four months (she is 8 1/2 months now). This is a great list. I also discovered the zoo when she was at her worst, but I wish I had thought of the fantasy jar. I used to say my fantasies aloud (e.g. fantasizing about walking around the block with a happy baby), but writing down realizable fantasies would have been so so helpful.

By: Kristina

Kristina — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:53:42 +0000

As someone who had a baby who cried for 2 months straight, I think this is fantastic advice! Especially the step-away-from-the-baby.

By: Diba Tillery

Diba Tillery — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:50:47 +0000

Excellent tips!!!! These tips are a great start for moms to come up with ideas to fit them. The fantasy jar idea is my favorite, great job.

By: TBremner

TBremner — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 02:16:37 +0000

That is an awesome list, I cant want to use it. Jamie Lynn Bremner is 4 weeks today. Today was a very hard day for us since she was so fussy and cried most of the day. I will definitely be using the coping techniques. Thank you for the list.

By: CM

CM — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 20:08:07 +0000

This is a fantastic list — I especially love the “fantasy jar” idea and will be using it with upcoming kid #2! Thanks!

By: Globe trottin' mama

Globe trottin' mama — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 23:38:19 +0000

i like tip #5 the best! i have another due in a few weeks. part of me wants to star this post for later viewing in case i need. part of me doesn’t want to star it because i don’t want to need it…

By: Alison

Alison — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:38:41 +0000

LOVE this!! Thanks for sharing!

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By: katy

katy — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:16:15 +0000

@Caroline, I used to chant “This, too, shall pass” for hours and hours every day! We loved Dr. Karp at our house, too. Great ideas!

By: Caroline

Caroline — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:58:32 +0000

Some other coping mechanisms:

1. Shower – hand off your child to your partner and go have a hot shower. Its amazing how much it will rejuvenate you to handle the hard evening ahead. Being clean and steamed really does make a difference.

2. Deep Breathing – Practice some destressing deep beathing techniques (hard to do with wailing, but try) and you may find your anxiety is a little less. This also works if you do some simple yoga relaxation poses while you put your child in a swing or bouncy seat.

3. Be informed – Do some reading, research different ideas on calming colic. If you feel informed, chances are you will be calmer to deal with the colicy evenings when they hit. Try Happiest Baby on the Block. It was my epiphany book that made all the difference.

4. Repeat after me: “This too shall pass.” say this mantra whenever you feel the tension and frustration hit.