Hing Paste to Relieve Colic Pain for Babies

One of the most common issues new babies face is colic pain. This is due to their digestive system still adapting with their growth they will get through this pain. Meanwhile, it’s not easy for them nor you to see them suffer. Simple home remedies can be helpful. One can try this home remedy – Hing Paste to relieve Colic Pain in babies. This is a great remedy for babies suffering from acid reflux, indigestion, and constipation.
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Here is how you to use Hing
1. Mix half a spoon of hing with warm water to make a sticky paste out of it. You can also mix it with coconut oil or mustard oil.
2. Apply this paste on your baby’s tummy in a clockwise direction around the navel area.
3. Remember the paste should not touch the navel. You can press a wet cotton ball on the navel while applying the paste.
4. After the application of the paste, allow it to cool and dry on its own.
5. Take a dry cotton cloth, rub it on a hot Tawa. Check the heat to be just warm and then slowly press it on the baby’s tummy area.
6. Lift baby’s legs and rest for 3-4 seconds and repeat this 5-6 times. Then lift opposite legs in the same way and this should help them release gas. You can also alternatively lift the baby and burp.
7. After a while, wipe off the area with a wet washcloth.
It might take some time for the hing to work on your child’s colic and give relief, but results are usually good. For babies above 6 months who have solids, you can add a pinch of asafetida in their food or buttermilk and help relieve gas.
Video: Hing Paste to Relieve Colic Pain for Babies
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