Colic

[nitty]

i was told yesterday that my one month old has colic. weve been put on donnlix by our pead but was wondering what else cas help. hes asked me to avoid dairy products and some veges and also to take time out (rofl)

[tru]

Our DS (5 weeks) has symptoms of colic and reflux and I've eliminated all dairy and other foods like tomato, lemon juice, lentils, peas, broccoli, etc. I've only been on this diet for 2 days but already it seems to have made a difference. DS is screaming less and feeding much better. It's hard giving up all my fave foods like chocolate, cheese and even butter but it's worth it to know that DS is feeling better. I bought some dairy free, gluten free, nut free biscuits and chocolate from woolies last night and they taste ok. I plan on expressing and freezing milk while Im on this diet so I can have a break over Christmas and enjoy some of my faves again. Good luck to you and your Bub :)

[tru]

I forgot, I found a list on another website of good and bad foods for the first few weeks, that was written by a natropath...

"For those that are interested, this list was given to me by a friend who studied naturopathy for breastfeeding Mums - particularly the first 6-8 weeks (although I have found it beneficial way beyond that).

It could be particularly helpful with babies who have 'colic' and 'reflux'. I have found it fantastic with both Gabrielle and Benjamin ( I didn't know about it with Anna. I wish I had). Any time I ate something that they couldn't cope with, they'd let me know! Unfortunately, even the tiniest amount of chocolate used to upset Ben and so I have only recently be able to indulge a little. He is now 5 months old.

Now, even though I swear by this diet, I know that not all babies are affected detrimentally by foods their Mums eat. However, for those with babies who have reflux and/or colic, I think it is definately worth trying it out!

If anyone needs more specific information, please contact your naturopath or dietician (preferably one that has studied naturopathy and/or TCM).

Here we go:

FOODS TO BE EATEN DURING LACTATION

Fruits

apples

custard apples

paw-paw

pears

bananas

avocados

Vegetables

sprouts (esp alfalfa)

asparagus

beetroot

carrots

celery (esp steamed)

eggplant

pumpkin

potato (esp baked)

root vegetables

zucchini

corn

mushrooms

onions (well cooked)

Whole Grains

rice

buckwheat

rye

rolled oats

barley

millet

Nuts/Seeds

nuts

sunflower seeds

pumpkin seeds

sesame seeds

nut milk (made from ¼ cup seed/nuts, 1 cup water, honey to taste, blend & strain through cheesecloth)

Dairy Products (obviously don't consume if allergy prone)

cottage cheese

ricotta cheese

milk

cream

yoghurt

Miscellaneous

tofu

dried fruit (preferably soaked)

honey

cold pressed oil

parsley

miso

tamari

mochi

chamomile tea

dandelion tea

fennel tea

cardamon tea

FOODS TO BE AVOIDED - ESPECIALLY FIRST 6-8 WEEKS

Fruits

mangoes

berries

melons

grapes

oranges

stone fruits

pineapple

strawberries

lemon juice

tomato

Vegetables

broccoli

cabbage

brussels sprouts

peas

cucumber

capsicum

lettuce

radishes

turnips

cauliflower

raw onion

Miscellaneous

lentils

garlic

strong herbs and spices (eg cayenne, oregano, marjoram, chilli, thyme, sage, rosemary)

powdered yeast (brewers, lacto etc)

tea

coffee

chocolate

alcohol

Hope this is of benefit to someone. "