Colic is when a healthy baby cries a lot for no reason. It’s defined as crying for more than 3 hours a day at least 3 days per week for more than 3 weeks.
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Colic in Babies – How to Treat and Cope With familydoctor org Espa ol Choose a language English Trusted medical advice from the American Academy of Family Physicians Twitter Channel Facebook Profile Pinterest Diseases Conditions Prevention Wellness Staying Healthy Living Travel Occupational Health First Aid Injury Crisis Situations Pets Animals myhealthfinder Food Nutrition Choices Weight Loss Diet Plans Nutrients Nutritional Info Sugar Substitutes Exercise Fitness Basics Sports Safety Rehabilitation Emotional Well-Being Mental Sex Birth Control Sexuality Infants Toddlers Kids Teens Pregnancy Childbirth Women Men Seniors Your Resources Healthcare Management Insurance Bills Self Care Working Doctor Doctors Notes Drugs Procedures Devices Over-the-counter Products Prescription Medicines Tools Dictionary Symptom Checker BMI Calculator Neighborhood Navigator Immunization Schedules Nutrient Shortfall Questionnaire Visit The Read More Depression Children TeensRead Condition Last Updated October This article was created by editorial staff reviewed Kyle Bradford Jones Share Print Table Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Everyday Life Questions What is colic when an otherwise healthy baby cries or fusses frequently for no clear reason It s defined as crying more than hours day at least days per week weeks Sometimes there nothing you can do relieve your Managing add stress already tired stressed new parents start few after birth generally worst between age usually grow out time they are months old normal babies fuss cry who have most even though re Other features include Crying obvious As examples not hungry don t need diaper change around same each Colicky often get fussy toward end However happen any Clenching their fists curling up legs like pain Turning bright red When swallow air may give gas make tummy look swollen feel tight They might show some relief symptoms passing having bowel movement pooping causes aren sure what Researchers looked into many possible reasons Some contributing factors could Pain discomfort indigestion A digestive system that isn fully developed Overfeeding underfeeding Sensitivity formula breast milk Overstimulation Early form childhood migraine headache reaction fear frustration excitement diagnosed doctor diagnose will physical exam review history perform tests rule other problems Can be prevented avoided You prevent avoid being colicky treatment triggered certain things There ways these triggers also try help soothe reduce Feeding If breastfeeding Keep track eat drink Everything consume gets passed affect them Avoid caffeine chocolate which act stimulants dairy products nuts case allergic Ask if medicines taking causing problem feeding Try different brand sensitive proteins smaller meals but too much quickly One bottle should last about minutes eats faster using nipple with hole slow down warming body temperature upright position Holding sometimes respond well held rocked Hold across arm lap while massage back evening walking Rock arms infant swing Comforting movements stimuli sooth Provide extra skin-to-skin contact Swaddle mean wrapping blanket Sing Give warm hot bath put towel on stomach Massage guidelines white noise such fan vacuum cleaner washing machine hair dryer dishwasher pacifier Go walk stroller Or go drive car seat simethicone drops over-the-counter medicine doesn cause short-term long-term But difficult hard care stop overwhelmed frustrated feeling this way it important ask someone close watch Never shake harm child Shaking serious brain damage death right away following keep mind didn so guilty Most outgrow Just because has unhealthy Giving attention holding extended periods won spoil Contact mixed fever vomiting loose bloody stools decreased behavior changes all sudden my over best feed Should I hold amount Is good better myself getting angry National Institutes MedlinePlus contributed Categories Tags newborns Copyright information provides general overview apply everyone Talk family find applies subject Advertisement Related ArticlesCrying Under Age Article ToddlersCrying upsetting sign something Recognizing Newborn Illnesses ToddlersRecognizing tell newborn sick Be signs common Bonding Baby ToddlersBonding natural process begin times spend About Support Us Permissions Privacy Policy powered submit site search our interactive symptom checker Get Started Close Modal