The first few months of Greenleigh’s life are a blur. I know that they happened, simply by virtue that I’m still here and I survived them, but I don’t remember much other than that they were tough…probably some of the toughest months of my life. As a new mom I was overwhelmed and the fact that my baby never seemed to stop crying only made it worse. There were times when I felt she was born crying and just never stopped.
At first we attributed crying to certain times of day – a so-called witching hour, too early, too late – then we started to question if she was getting too much or not enough sleep, and even changed the temperature in our house for fear that she was too cold, but no matter what we did, the crying never seemed to stop. I remember calling my husband at my wits end more than once. Exasperated, I brought her to the doctor who gave me the diagnosis of colic.
What I didn’t know then is that there are products out there to help moms like me. Moms who so desperately want to enjoy their new babies, but can’t because of endless crying. Crying that drives you, as the mom, to tears. These products can vastly improve quality of life for both mom and baby.
Research indicates that the type of bacteria in the infant’s digestive system may determine whether a child is colicky. This suggests a role for probiotics to help support a balance of good bacteria in the digestive tract of colicky infants. In particular, the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri has been clinically shown in multiple studies to reducing crying time in colicky infants. GERBER® Soothe® products – GERBER® Soothe® probiotic Colic Drop and GERBER® Good Start® Soothe Powder formula – contain L. reuteri, a comforting probiotic that is safe for infants and similar to those found in breastmilk. These comforting probiotics are a great way to improve the good bacteria in baby’s digestive system, which helps promote digestive comfort.
For breastfed babies, GERBER® Soothe® probiotic Colic Drops are the perfect supplement and have been clinically shown to reduce crying time by 50%. GERBER® Good Start® Soothe Powder formula is the perfect option for formula fed babies and can cater to sensitive tummies. Happier tummies, equal less crying and more smiling for all.
Are you dealing with a colicky baby? There’s help! Gerber has Registered Dietitians, Certified Lactation Consultants, and Certified Baby Sleep Consultants on call to help! And for even more assistance, be sure to check out the GERBER® Soothe® webpage!
I received a free sample of Gerber® Good Start® Infant formula or Gerber® Soothe probiotic colic drops from Gerber. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
