If you have a child that suffers from colic, it is probably safe to say that you are desperate to find an effective treatment. If you are expecting and would simply like to be prepared in case you have an infant that suffers from colic, then these suggestions will help you also. Although doctors usually say there isn’t much you can do except bear with it until it passes, I am here to tell you otherwise. There are some easy and effective holistic treatments that do alleviate symptoms. For example, putting a small amount of catnip, chamomile or peppermint in the baby’s bottle at the first sign of distress and giving the baby a warm lavender bath, both work well. If you breastfeed, eating a diet rich in fennel (a common household spice) can also help alleviate symptoms rather quickly.