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Experiencing a colic episode is extremely traumatic. You feel helpless, angry and frustrated when everything you try to stop the crying fails miserably. You feel like you're a bad parent or that your baby hates you. But, don't despair. Empower yourself with the colic remedy everyone thinks sounds crazy, but absolutely helps. Buy your baby a vacuum cleaner white noise CD.

"A vacuum cleaner white noise cd!" OK, you might be laughing out loud right now wondering what in the world a vacuum cleaner has to do with colic. But, if you ask the thousands of parents that download or buy white noise cd's and play them for their colicky babies religiously, you will find out. They are worth their weight in gold.

So what's the deal with the vacuum cleaner? And why would you want a CD of one running?

Recreates the Sound of the Womb

Let's start here. The sound your baby heard while in the womb is much like the sound a vacuum cleaner makes while it is running. One possible reason experts believe babies have colic is they are missing their 4th trimester. Being thrust into a world where everything is strange and foreign is upsetting to your baby. The only way they know how to de-stress is to cry.

So what can you do is recreate the atmosphere your baby felt safe and secure in for the nine prior months? You can:

' Dim the lights
' Turn down the noise from radios or tv's
' Swaddle your baby to recreate the tight fit while in the womb
' Wear baby in a sling, or place her in a swing to keep her moving
' Play the white noise cd to recreate the sound your baby heard for all those months

You will be amazed at how effective playing white noise can be. It will be like turning a light switch on. Your baby will stop crying that fast. It's hard to believe, but it works.

Sound Masker

Another great thing about playing a white noise cd is it completely masks out all other environmental stimulus.

While sleeping, your baby won't be startled when the phone rings, or the dog barks. She simply won't hear them; the only thing she will hear is the soothing sound of the white noise. Your baby will sleep longer. And we all know a well-rested baby is a happier baby.

Keeps You from Burning Up Your Vacuum Cleaner Motor

So you might wonder why you can't just run your vacuum cleaner and calm your baby down. Well you can, but it is not advised.

First, the vacuum cleaner is LOUD. When you play a white noise cd, you can control the volume with your CD player.

Second, the wear and tear on your vacuum cleaner is not recommended. For about $9, you can purchase a white noise cd. You cannot repair or replace a vacuum cleaner for $9.

So if you are ready to stop feeling entirely helpless when your baby explodes with a colic outburst, do yourself a favor and try a white noise cd.