Colic Tools: A White Noise Machine
Many babies suffer from colic and it is a very troubling condition. The stress that is inflicted upon parents is harsh, and colic means that babies will be crying for extended periods of time. Any parent who has ever experienced a colicky baby knows how troubling it is. Unfortunately, there are very little remedies that have been known to help colic that’s why when something works it is worthy of mention.
One of the methods recommended by many doctors and physicians is to use white noise. A machine like the Marpac SleepMate 980 best generates white noise, and doctors as well as researchers have found that the continuous noise is very soothing to babies. Since the consequences and tiring effects of colic on parents and caregivers are severe, it is vitally crucial to use effective methods of treating colic. White noise has been shown to be an effective method.
The theory of White Noise consists of the fact that when all sound frequencies are combined into one sound, the result is soothing to the human ear. The White Noise drowns out other sounds, and literally lulls the baby and helps calm him or her. In addition to White Noise generators, there are cds and mp3s available on the Internet that you can use to comfort and console your colicky baby. Some doctors recommend running an appliance such as a blow dryer or dishwasher and standing by that noise to help comfort the child throughout the colic spell.
New research is continually looking for the cause of colic. To date, there hasn’t been one cause pinpointed, but there are several theories. First, and probably the oldest, is the theory that colic is caused due to gas pains in the abdomen. Mothers and grandmothers have devised a number of rocking techniques to try and help the baby, yet most of these are to little avail. Colic continues despite the parent’s best attempt to rock it away.
The latest research is suggesting that colic may be due to an immature nervous system. Basically the thought is that the baby’s brain is receiving a great amount of sensory stimulation and is responding to all of the information that it has taken in. No matter what the cause is, one thing is certain, parents of colicky babies need relief and they need it fast. White noise has been shown to help comfort colicky babies, and lull them to sleep. It is an effective tool that many parents can use in the battle against colic. With white noise, you can get a handle on the situation and restore peace and order back in your life.
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One of the methods recommended by many doctors and physicians is to use white noise. A machine like the Marpac SleepMate 980 best generates white noise, and doctors as well as researchers have found that the continuous noise is very soothing to babies. Since the consequences and tiring effects of colic on parents and caregivers are severe, it is vitally crucial to use effective methods of treating colic. White noise has been shown to be an effective method.
The theory of White Noise consists of the fact that when all sound frequencies are combined into one sound, the result is soothing to the human ear. The White Noise drowns out other sounds, and literally lulls the baby and helps calm him or her. In addition to White Noise generators, there are cds and mp3s available on the Internet that you can use to comfort and console your colicky baby. Some doctors recommend running an appliance such as a blow dryer or dishwasher and standing by that noise to help comfort the child throughout the colic spell.
New research is continually looking for the cause of colic. To date, there hasn’t been one cause pinpointed, but there are several theories. First, and probably the oldest, is the theory that colic is caused due to gas pains in the abdomen. Mothers and grandmothers have devised a number of rocking techniques to try and help the baby, yet most of these are to little avail. Colic continues despite the parent’s best attempt to rock it away.
The latest research is suggesting that colic may be due to an immature nervous system. Basically the thought is that the baby’s brain is receiving a great amount of sensory stimulation and is responding to all of the information that it has taken in. No matter what the cause is, one thing is certain, parents of colicky babies need relief and they need it fast. White noise has been shown to help comfort colicky babies, and lull them to sleep. It is an effective tool that many parents can use in the battle against colic. With white noise, you can get a handle on the situation and restore peace and order back in your life.
Copyright 2007, All Rights Reserved. Reproduction without the written permission of Sound Machines Direct is expressly forbidden.
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