It can take time to adjust to having a newborn baby in the house, especially if your baby is suffering from colic.
Listening to constant, shrill crying for hours on end can be very difficult to cope with - particularly when you are a new mum and there is so much to learn about your new baby.
It is important to remember that it is not your fault - both breast and bottle fed babies can suffer from colic, and as your baby gets older it will grow out of it.
In the meantime don't despair- help is available to guide you through this unsettling period.
It may also help to talk to other mums and share your experiences so that you don't feel you are the only one with a crying baby to cope with.
Try joining your local parent and baby group or contact other parents...
To help soothe your baby - why not try some of the following methods and see what comforts your baby the best, you may also find them relaxing too.
It is important to remember that everyone is different and babies respond to different methods. It may be a case of trial and error... what doesn't work well one day may be effective the next. The key is to persevere...
Try rocking your baby gently, holding her close so that she can feel your warmth or alternatively place her in a bouncing seat that will provide gentle movement
Let her suck on your finger - this may help to comfort and also distract your baby
Take her out for a walk in a pram or sling or alternatively, a drive in the car - the rhythm of the engine may help to soothe your baby
Take time to wind your baby thoroughly by placing her on your shoulder and gently patting or rubbing her back
Turn on the television, vacuum cleaner or tumble dryer - it may sound odd but the noise from such appliances can help to soothe and calm your baby
Try baby massage - you may both find it relaxing. Baby massage has been practised for generations in many different countries.
Skin contact makes babies feel safe and secure, and it is a simple way of showing affection.
Massage has been found to help bonding and interaction between the parent and baby.
