The Germans even have a specially prepared baby tea that can be purchased for colic. These teas can be prepared at home though. The main tea ingredient, such as mint, is boiled, cooled and a bit of sugar is added. Since these are served warm, the curative effect may be merely from drinking something warm but it also may be an action of the sugar. Either way, it doesn t hurt to try.
Many moms find a hot water bottle filled with warm water placed next to the infant s tummy helps.
Take care that the water is not too hot. An infant in a carrier can be placed on top of a clothes dryer, with mom holding onto the carrier at all times, while the dryer is running. The vibration and noise have a soothing effect on many babies. The noise of a vacuum cleaner works for some. Just running the vacuum near the infant s crib or swing can have a calming effect.