Breastfeeding a Colicky Baby

I've had the opportunity to counsel many new breastfeeding mothers. Some mothers are very fortunate to have an easy go, pretty much right away. But for most of us we need a little help! A Certified Lactation Consultant is the best for professional help.

If you find your newborn appears to be reacting to your breastmilk or seems to show signs of a gassy tummy, it may be the foods you are eating. It may also be that your baby needs more time burping after a feed. Here are my suggested dietary edits that have worked for my own breastfed children, and other new moms, for the newborn's first 8 weeks.

Essentially, limit gas-forming foods and foods in the citrus category, along with extra time and attention to burping after feeds. Hopefully this will give you and your newborn relief.

Foods to avoid or limit for the first 8 weeks

apple juice

strawberries

snap peas

lentils

hummus

peas

pinto beans

refried beans

oranges

lemons

limes

grapefruit

tomatoes

marinara sauce

eggplant

broccoli

cauliflower

Brussels sprouts

beer

kale

cabbage

Foods to enjoy

avocados

carrots

spinach

chard

celery

parsley

romain lettuce

butter lettuce

egg whites

summer squash

zucchini

pumpkin

blueberries

bananas

mangos

raspberries

peaches

nectarines

plums

apricots

potatoes

pasta

rice

quinoia

amaranth

nuts

soy

animal protein

all fats and oils

Maybe foods - these foods may or may not contribute to extra gas

egg yolks (maybe)

dairy (maybe)

apples (maybe)