Infacol is Britain’s number one colic remedy and has been used by generations of parents to soothe trapped wind, colic and griping pain.* The active ingredient in Infacol is an anti-foaming agent called simeticone, which helps to break down gas bubbles. In a recent real-world study 93.2% of respondents felt that using simeticone had either improved or completely resolved their baby’s colic!
What is Colic?
According to NHS Choices, colic is the name for excessive, frequent crying in a baby who otherwise appears to be healthy.
Did you know colic affects 1 in 5 babies and generally stops between 4 and 6 months of age. My first baby had terrible colic and my husband and I spent weeks walking him up and down the hallway every evening. It was exhausting and we thought it would never end. None of our other children suffered as badly, so I don’t know why he struggled so much.
A letter to a new parent
I remember walking through a shopping centre before I had children and seeing a lady sat in a coffee shop with a sleeping baby in a pushchair. I dreamed about doing the same thing one day, never imagining how hard having a newborn would actually be.
When I had my first baby we couldn’t wait to show him off. We had endless guests and visitors which was lovely, but exhausting. I was of course completely in love with my new baby and incredibly grateful that he’d arrived safe and sound, but I hadn’t realised the worry that came with being responsible for a little person. I worried about everything and hated hearing him cry. Unfortunately he cried endlessly in the evenings for what felt like months on end. We walked him up and down the hallway for hours taking shifts to ease the exhaustion. I dreaded the evenings and it was heartbreaking hearing him cry so much.
We look back now and laugh about those early days. How we would change his nappy every time he woke up in the night. One of us would change him as the other held a hairdryer close by as the noise stopped him crying. By the time we got to baby number four we didn’t even consider a middle of the night nappy change unless it was very much needed, and definitely didn’t both get up to do it.
My advice to you is that parenting gets easier. One day you too will look back and laugh at the things you worried about. Although on the same note, never be scared to ask for help. I remember one doctor telling me to come back to him whenever I wanted as my baby’s health was the most important thing in the world. Never be scared to ask what you might think is a silly question as if it’s causing you worry or stress it’s always better to ask than wonder. It might look like other parents have the baby thing mastered, but really everyone is just muddling along, doing their best and wondering if it’s good enough.
Don’t be scared to tell guests you don’t feel up to seeing them, take a nap instead. I am terrible for putting myself last, but as a new Mum you need to take care of yourself. Having a baby is a huge thing, be proud of yourself.
Never compare your baby to another. One might walk at 8 months and one at 15 months, but by the time they go to nursery or school, no one remembers who did what first. Every baby is different, but they get there in the end.
If you have a baby with colic, it’s truly exhausting, but don’t be scared to ask for help and remember it will get better and one day like me you’ll look back fondly on the weeks/months you spent soothing your crying baby as before you know it they’re 11, going to secondary school and hardly at home.
WIN A BUNDLE OF BABY GOODIES WITH INFACOL
To be in with a chance of winning a brilliant bundle of baby goodies, simply leave a comment on this post telling me what your favourite part of being a parent is.
Find out more about Infacol and how it helps babies with colic.
The competition closes at the end of Colic Awareness Month – 11.59pm on September 30th 2019. A winner will be chosen at random and contacted with seven days.
*https://www.infacol.co.uk. Based on 2018 unit sales data.
I absolutely adored the letter to a new mum, although I don’t have any children I do think that parents can be judged too harshly. Which seems unfair as most people already doubt themselves. Every mum should be proud of what they’ve achieved and the strength it takes to carry a baby x
Seeing all the achievements my children make, making me a very proud mummy!
Seeing her first thing in the morning with that big grin on her face, looking at me as if to say…’come on time to get up mum’…and even though I’m exhausted ha it’s a lovely little moment 🙂
My favourite part of being a parent is the unconditional love I feel for my little boy and the pride I have for him, it’s such an unbeatable feeling.
I’m a new dad and now the best part of my day are the morning cuddles with my girl. Always sends me off to work with a smile
Sharing experiences like swimming and going new places
Around xmas time seeing the excitement, takes me back 30 years
the immense feeling of love and joy
Watching them learn news things and become independent
I’m pregnant at the moment and love feeling little one kick!
Being there to watch them grow
My favourite part of being a parent is seeing my little one smile all the time 🙂
I’ll have to show this to a friend of mine – she’s having a really hard time just now with her colicky baby. Perhaps this is the solution she’s needing!
My children are all grown up now, and my youngest is now expecting a baby of her own. My favourite part was watching them sleep and thinking to myself I made that beautiful baby. 🙂
I love everything about being a parent, one of my favourite parts is taking my kids to discover new things
everything! Especially with 7 already and another due in 3 weeks, the bond between them melts my heart <3
The feel of the new born holding onto your finger with that utter sweet dependency!
Watching their achievements from babies and upwards no matter how small
Those early morning smiles and watching each milestone
My favourite part of being an auntie, is watching them learn and grow.
Watching your kids reach their milestones, seeing them looking at you with bright eyes, kissing and cuddling, listening to them yell “mummy!” when you get back home. All those things are priceless. Those are the reasons I love being a parent, along with the fact that I can deeply bond with people that I will be responsible for helping become the best people they can be.
Best part of being a parent is watching your child grow and learn new things
watching them learn new thingas each day!
Hearing my little ones laugh together
my fave part of parenting is seeing my children getting bigger and growing up although it seems so fast!
Smiles – a smile makes everything worthwhile
How you fall In love with them the moment they are born and they are all yours
My favourite thing about being a parent, apart from seeing those loving smiles every day, is when your kids teach you something new! When they keep asking so many questions, it makes me question things I hadn’t thought of before, or view something in a new way. We’re all growing together!
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The unconditional love we have for each other
Lots of cuddles with my children is the best part of being a mum
seeing them smile
I love everything about being a parent, except for night feeds. They suck
I have only been a mum for 3 weeks but my favourite so far is all the snuggles!
I have a 20 month old (and an 11 day old!) and my favourite thing is hearing him laugh. This even more true when he makes himself and us laugh and then keeps sound whatever he is doing like a little entertainer!
The unique and magical feeling of parent love, it was a surprise to me from those first moments with my first born, that it was a different love, to any other love, as strong as those bonds were, my connection to my children is the most powerful thing in my life, such a special journey and the best thing in life, hands down….
Cuddling my daughters. Thankyou for the competition x
Making lifetime memories with my daughters, thankyou for the competition. x
I think we all know exactly what you mean and how you feel and you put it so well. it was indeed inspiring and i will share with friends.
the bond betwwn me and me daughter is something that will last a lifetime
My favourite part of being a parent is when my daughters whisper that they love me and I can whisper it back to them too!
The unconditional love shown by my children and the hugs and kisses
I love the fact that no matter how hard the days are and how utterly hopeless you feel sometimes all you need is a smile from your baby to remind you that to someone you are their whole world and you are doing the best you can. My baby gives me unconditional love and trust which makes me grateful every single day.
I love that no matter how hard things seem sometimes or how hopeless you feel that sometimes all you need from your baby is a smile to remind you that to them you are their whole world and you are doing an amazing job. I love that it doesn’t matter if you don’t look or feel your best as they will love and cuddle you unconditionally.
I love that no matter how hard things seem sometimes or how hopeless you feel that sometimes all you need from you baby is a smile to remind you that to them you are their whole world and you are doing an amazing job. I love that it doesn’t matter if you don’t look your best as they will love and cuddle you unconditionally.
For me it’s seeing my children’s faces light up when they learn something new. I love seeing them feel proud with themselves 🙂
Baby snuggles, you can’t beat them. But quite like the slobbery toddler kisses too x
My favourite part is the sleppy morning cuddles – I get to hug and kiss them both, and snuggle together