Dear Worn-Out Mum

If you’ve landed here after typing “baby won’t stop crying – I feel like I’m failing” or “exhausted new mum, baby won’t settle”, please take a breath. You are not failing. You are doing your absolute best in the hardest moments — and that matters more than you know.

When your baby’s unsettled, every minute feels like hours. The crying, the constant need to be on your breast, the little one who only sleeps when held — it’s exhausting, overwhelming, and at times, utterly lonely. But you are not alone, and there are gentle ways to help.

Could it be colic or reflux?

Many babies go through a fussy phase, but sometimes it’s more than that. Colic typically appears around 2 to 6 weeks and shows up as long periods of unexplained crying — often in the evenings. Your baby may clench their fists, arch their back, or appear in pain despite your best efforts.

Reflux, on the other hand, happens when milk and stomach acid come back up the oesophagus. If your baby is a “sicky baby”, cries when laid on their back, hates the car seat, or brings up feeds often, reflux might be the culprit.

Both colic and reflux are common — and incredibly draining. Especially if your baby had a difficult birth, or is a larger baby boy (who, research suggests, may struggle more with these early feeding and settling challenges).

So where does the Qudo Calmer come in?

Searching for a natural way to comfort your little one? That’s exactly why the Qudo Calmer was developed. It’s a therapeutic solution trusted by GPs and chiropractors, designed to soothe unsettled, sucky, and sicky babies in a gentle, non-invasive way.

Think of it as a hug when it’s needed most. The Qudo helps support the suck-swallow reflex — often disrupted in colicky or refluxy babies — and brings a sense of calm whether you’re at home or on the move. Especially helpful for those tears in the car seat, or when your baby just won’t lie on their back without fuss.

Because together, we’re stronger.

You don’t have to just ‘wait it out’ or push through alone. If your baby isn’t settling, won’t sleep unless held, or always wants to be on your breast — there is support. And sometimes, small changes like using the Qudo Calmer can make a big difference.

You are not broken. Your baby is not broken. You’re just both still learning — together.

With love,
Another mum who’s been there
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