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ok - we found that swaddling, rocking, leg cycling etc all worked for about 40 seconds then it started again. Feeding on demand also helps (sucking brings comfort) but shortly after it starts again.
All the things you mentioned seemed to work for a short while, but it only provides temporary relief, what you want is for the colic to stop!
Sometimes a bath works for longer.
Infacol DOES get the burps up easier but doesn't stop the colic. Sadly colic IS untreatable really from what I gather but there are lots of things to try.
This has worked (ok, is working AT THE MOMENT!) for us - it's worth trying it at any rate, what have you got to lose?!
Feed every 3-4 hours (whatever your routine is) and burp every 20ml. Use Dentinox instead of Infacol (available from sainsburys) and put it directly in the bottle. Dentinox can only be used 6 times in 24 hours so I use Infacol for the other feeds.
What has bought us the most success though I think is introducing cooled boiled water in a bottle - give in between feeds when they are fussing, it has worked wonders in 'flushing him out' because he was getting all bunged up and sore inside. My HV has given this her seal of approval!
Whenever he is acting up between feeds I offer him water, he only has a few sips but it is really making a difference, his movements are more frequent, he farts easier, thus easing the colic.
It will take a day or so to make a difference but persevere for 24hours+, maybe it will work for you?
I asked about changing formula, lactose intolerance, but I was told that changing formula can bring about it's own problems and to try dentinox and water first.
Also, you can try different teats - we are trying NUK, they do seem to east the colic but are a bit fast flowing for DS and so can make him vom a bit.
Also we put a radio in his room which seems to help settle him too. Oh, and most important, a dummy!!
What else did we try....hmmm...I think that's it!
It's worth a try though hey?