Vickie Barnes
Vickie Barnes is a colic veteran of two colicky babies. Please visit her website ColicHelp.com, for more support and resources for dealing with colic.
Articles by this Author
Causes of Infant Colic
- By Vickie Barnes
- Published 03/8/2008
- Infants and Toddlers
- Unrated
The steps you can take to help releive your baby's colic will rely heavily on what types of things seem to cause the most discomfort. If you can pinpoint a cause, you are well on your way to a happier home.
Home Remedies for a Colicky Baby
- By Vickie Barnes
- Published 03/8/2008
- Infants and Toddlers
- Unrated
If you have a little screamer with colic on your hands, these home remedies can help calm things down for you and your baby.
Is Chiropractic Treatment Effective for Colic?
- By Vickie Barnes
- Published 03/8/2008
- Infants and Toddlers
- Unrated
If you have a baby suffering from colic then you know you will search to the ends of the earth to find some form of treatment to help soothe your baby's suffering and make them stop crying. You may be looking for conventional or natural treatments, or both, to help your baby and may have discovered the option for chiropractic treatment.
What Are the 5 S's And How Do They Work?
- By Vickie Barnes
- Published 03/8/2008
- Infants and Toddlers
- Unrated
In his book The Happiest Baby On The Block Dr. Harvey Karp teaches parents the 5 S's to help parents learn how to calm their baby.
Hyland's Colic Tablets - Another Possible Colic Reliever
- By Vickie Barnes
- Published 03/8/2008
- Infants and Toddlers
- Unrated
Hyland's colic tablets are a miracle cure for many parents of colicky babies. Maybe they will work for you too!
Who Is Dr. Harvey Karp?
- By Vickie Barnes
- Published 03/8/2008
- Infants and Toddlers
- Unrated
Who is the man and why do so many parents consider him a miracle worker?
Relieving Your Baby's Colic
- By Vickie Barnes
- Published 03/8/2008
- Infants and Toddlers
- Unrated
If your baby has been suffering from colic for some time then the idea of colic relief might seem like a joke to you because more than likely you have tried everything you know of to ease your baby's pain. However, there really are some tips that you can apply and see if they help relieve your baby's discomfort because many times they really are effective.
What Is Gripe Water?
- By Vickie Barnes
- Published 03/8/2008
- Infants and Toddlers
- Unrated
While many Americans have never heard of Gripe Water, it's a European aide that has been in use for generations. Gripe Water is helpful to parents that are dealing with babies with colic, gas, nausea, hiccups, and just about every other ailment. Gripe Water is an all-natural substance, so there is no need to worry about toxicity or over doing it.
Remedying Colic Naturally
- By Vickie Barnes
- Published 03/8/2008
- Infants and Toddlers
- Unrated
While colic seems like an incurable situation there are some options that will offer comfort and soothe your baby. Many of these remedies happen to be natural, yet many parents don't turn to these first even though they might work better.
Tips for Soothing a Colicky Baby
- By Vickie Barnes
- Published 03/8/2008
- Infants and Toddlers
- Unrated
Babies that have colic are generally in a lot of pain and seeing them this way makes every parent want to comfort them, despite the fact that no matter what the parent might do it is unlikely to soothe the baby. However, there are some tips that can help soothe a colicky baby, even if it is just a little bit and doing something will likely make you feel better, too.
What Baby Formula is Best for a Baby With Colic?
- By Vickie Barnes
- Published 03/8/2008
- Children
- Unrated
Many mothers choose to feed their babies formula because of hectic schedules and the difficulty with pumping milk. As a result, formula is a great option for many mothers. However, lots of moms regret the choice of feeding their babies formula when the baby develops colic. It will help mothers to realize that many babies, no matter whether breast fed or formula fed, will simply suffer from colic. So, if your baby is suffering from colic don't second guess yourself because most babies that develop colic simply develop it.
Are There Any Medications for Treating Baby Colic?
- By Vickie Barnes
- Published 03/8/2008
- Infants and Toddlers
- Unrated
When you have a colicky baby, you are looking for any solution that will help. As all babies are different, you will have to investigate all the options available including medications.
What are the Signs of Colic in a Baby?
- By Vickie Barnes
- Published 03/8/2008
- Infants and Toddlers
- Unrated
As a new mother you might not be an expert on babies or what symptoms of colic might be, but it helps to educate yourself so that you are aware what is happening with your baby in case he does develop colic.
Is Colic the Cause of Your Baby's Discomfort?
- By Vickie Barnes
- Published 03/8/2008
- Infants and Toddlers
- Unrated
You have probably heard of colic before and while you may not know exactly what it means you do know that it is not something pleasant and that parents who have colicky babies get little rest.
