Colic can be very distressing for both you and your baby, this short routine provides some settling techniques with massage and yoga for your baby. Baby massage is suitable from birth.

There are two main hormones involved in promoting sleep and wakefulness – melatonin and cortisol. Babies are not born with a diurnal rhythm, but this develops in the weeks and months after birth.

Colic normally stops before they are four to six months old. Every baby is different but there are a number of things you can try to comfort your baby and relieve some of their distress and discomfort like.

Bathing your baby can be a wonderful time for closeness and connection. Be sure to have your washing supplies towel and clean clothes ready so baby is never left alone in or out of the water.

Treatment of cradle cap is with mild baby shampoos. The scalp should be washed regularly and this along with soft brushing should help to remove the scales.

There is no treatment that cures colic. Every parent has their own way of coping and may find different things helpful. Holly Firfer explains what colic is and how to treat babies suffering from it.