Hello I fully understand your problem. A 3-week-old baby with colic is a very typical case, especially in formula-fed babies, and in the majority of situations, it is functional and temporary, thus, not causing any harm. You were right to think twice about using hing water — it is definitely not suitable for such a young infant.
WHY THIS IS HAPPENING (IN SIMPLE TERMS) In a 3-week-old baby: -The digestive system is still immature -Gas gets trapped easily → tight abdomen, crying, pulling legs -Formula feeding can increase gas compared to breast milk This normally goes up to around 3–6 weeks and gets better by 3–4 months.
❌ HING WATER Please discontinue hing water at once.
Reasons: Hing is too potent and heating Can irritate the baby’s gut Allowance of dehydration and gut spasm
✅ Here are some commonly used and considered safe when given in correct dose:
👉Colimex Drops (Simethicone) Dosage: 0.5 ml, up to 2–3 times a day Use: After feeding Benefit: Gas bubbles are broken Relieves tight stomach Very safe, non-absorbable
👉Woodward’s Gripe Water (Alcohol-free only) Dose: 2.5 ml once or twice daily Prefer giving after feeds Only alcohol-free, sugar-free version should be used
Ayurvedic Option (Gentle & Baby-Safe)
👉Bonnisan Drops Dose: 2–3 drops, 2 times daily Can be mixed with a little boiled & cooled water Helps: Gas Abdominal tightness Improves digestion gently
FEEDING-RELATED MEASURES (VERY IMPORTANT) As your baby is on exclusive formula feeding, do not forget to: – Ensure correct formula dilution (not concentrated) – Proper burping after every feed – Hold baby upright for 15–20 minutes post-feed – Use an anti-colic bottle if possible – Avoid overfeeding
HOME COMFORT MEASURES (SAFE)
Gentle tummy massage (clockwise, very light) Warm hands on baby’s abdomen (no hot water bottle) Bicycling baby’s legs slowly Swaddling during crying episodes
WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY
If you notice any of these, please see a doctor immediately: Vomiting Poor weight gain Blood in stools Continuous crying >3 hours daily Fever
REASSURANCE
Colic: ❌ Is NOT dangerous ❌ Is NOT due to pain or disease ✅ Adjusts itself naturally with time
Warm regards, Dr Snehal Vidhate
Firstly Very important non-medicine measures you can opt- ✔ Proper burping after every feed (at least 10–15 minutes) ✔ Keep baby upright for 20 minutes after feeding ✔ Gentle clockwise tummy massage (2–3 minutes) ✔ Bicycle leg movements ✔ Ensure good latch during breastfeeding (air swallowing worsens colic)
Other wise application of hing water.
Take Aravindasava 2.5ml or bonnisan 2.5ml bd
To improve colic in 3 weeks baby can gv colic aid ( but after consultation with paediatrician ) or gripe water just 2 drops Other than that do not gv anything until unless the paediatrician advise
Himaliya bonnsil drop Massage with coconut or seseam oil



