Colicky babies often get fussy toward the end of the day. However, the crying can happen at any time. Clenching their fists when crying or curling up their legs. Turning bright red when crying. What causes colic? How is colic diagnosed? Can colic be prevented or avoided? Colic treatment Colic may be triggered by certain things. Everything you consume gets passed to your baby and can affect them. Avoid caffeine and chocolate, which act as stimulants.
Avoid dairy products and nuts, in case your baby is allergic to them. Babies can be sensitive to certain proteins in formula. Try feeding your baby smaller meals but more often. Avoid feeding your baby too much or too quickly. One bottle feeding should last about 20 minutes. If your baby eats faster, try using a nipple with a smaller hole. This will slow down their feeding. Try warming the formula to body temperature.
Try feeding your baby in an upright position. Holding your baby Babies who have colic can sometimes respond well to different ways of being held or rocked. Hold your baby across your arm or lap while you massage their back.
Hold your baby upright, if they have gas. Hold your baby in the evening. Colic is crying and fussing that happens a lot , or lasts for a long time. It usually starts when babies are a few days or a few weeks old. Babies with colic spend long periods unsettled or grizzling, but they might also cry very loudly, especially in the evening. They might draw their legs up, squirm, strain, and turn red or purple.
There are many things you can do to soothe a crying baby. Get advice from your child and family health nurse Your child and family health nurse can help you by:. Talk to a health professional about probiotic supplements for breastfed babies If your breastfed baby has colic, it might help to start using drops containing the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri. There are a few theories about why it happens.
Colic may occur when babies:. A healthy baby may have colic if he or she cries or is fussy for several hours a day, for no obvious reason. Colicky babies often cry from 6 p.
Colicky crying is louder, more high-pitched, and more urgent sounding than regular crying. Colicky babies can be very hard to calm down. The symptoms of colic can be like other health conditions. Make sure your child sees his or her healthcare provider for a diagnosis. He or she will give your child a physical exam. You may be asked questions such as:.
Blood tests and X-rays or other imaging tests may be done. These can help find out if your baby has other health problems. There are many tips for helping to soothe and deal with a colicky baby.
Know that this is a common problem for new babies. Talk with your child's healthcare provider to find out more about colic and what you can do. If your baby is bottle-fed, it may help to use a curved bottle. This lets you hold your baby in an upright position. To reduce the amount of air your baby swallows during feeding, burp your baby often.
Using a bottle with a collapsible bag or liner may also help. Learning how to understand your baby's cry can help in dealing with colic. It takes some time for parents and babies to get used to each other. If you breastfeed your baby, the provider may suggest that you avoid foods that are likely to cause an allergic reaction. This means that you should not have milk, eggs, nuts, or wheat for a period of time.
Dealing with a colicky baby is stressful. It may help to let someone care for your baby from time to time. Ask an adult family member, friend, or a responsible babysitter. Taking care of yourself and reducing your stress level may help your baby as well. Having a colicky baby can be very stressful for parents. It can make you feel tired, guilty, and even depressed. Your baby's healthcare provider can suggest some things to do that may help to calm your baby.
It will go away on its own, often by age 3 months. In most cases it is gone by age 6 months. On this page. Symptoms of colic The cause of colic Medication for colic Diet and colic Diagnosis of colic How to help a crying baby How to manage your own distress Parents need support Where to get help. Symptoms of colic Colic tends to appear in the first two to four weeks of life and peaks at around six to eight weeks of age.
Symptoms include: Frowning and grimacing Reddening of the face The baby may pull up its legs, suggesting stomach pains Loud and long screaming fits Loud tummy rumblings The baby cannot be consoled The crying lasts for three hours or more The baby passes wind or faeces poo around the time the crying stops, which could be coincidental The baby recovers, none the worse for the experience.
The cause of colic Despite much research into this common condition, the cause of colic remains unknown. Feeling of fullness — babies may overreact to the unfamiliar sensations of gas or fullness and may interpret these feelings as painful or alarming.
General immaturity — babies may take a few months to adjust to life outside the womb. Medication for colic It is not clear how useful medicines for colic are. Diagnosis of colic A crying baby needs to be checked by a doctor, to make sure there is no health problem causing pain or discomfort.
How to help a crying baby By holding or stroking your baby, they are learning that you are there for them, even if they are not able to calm down yet. Try the following ideas, which may help to calm your baby: Respond quickly if your baby is crying. This may mean that they will cry less later on. Crying babies tend to arch their backs and stiffen their legs.
Holding them curled in a C or flexed position helps to calm them down. Check that your baby is not too hot or cold or uncomfortable in some way. Many babies soothe themselves by sucking, so a dummy can be helpful, once your breast milk supply is going well. Patting can help soothe a baby. Soft lighting can also help some babies who may be distressed by harsh lights. Baby slings are great to provide comfort and contact if the baby needs to be held. Soft music or noise that has a beat or rhythm, such as a loud clock, may help.
You may be trying too hard to calm the baby too much bouncing, patting and burping. Put your baby down somewhere safe for a while and see if they settle. Take the baby for a walk in a pram or a sling or for a ride in the car.
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