Things you can do to help cope with a colicky baby
Colic improves on its own, usually by the time your baby is three months old, and can seem to disappear almost overnight. If …
Colic
Babies cry - it's a fact of life. They cry when they're hungry, when they're tired, when their nappies are wet or dirty, when their tummies are upset, when they're too hot or too cold or just plain bored. They cry morning, noon, and night. Eventually, their exhausted parents start to "learn" what those different types of crying mean, and start to figure out how to soothe them - and, blessedly, stop the endless crying.
But some babies don't stop crying - at least, not very easily. They may cry inconsolably for hours at a time, and nothing that their parents do - or don't do - seems to work. All babies cry, but for colicky babies, crying is extreme and uncontrollable. And for the parent of a colicky baby, those crying jags can seem endless - and can feel drive parents to feeling like they're on the edge of losing their minds.
Further colic help
You should always talk to your child's GP if you have any concerns about their health and wellbeing, and if you suspect your baby has colic, your doctor should be your first point of contact. If you're not sure what to do, you're not coping, or you …
Colic myths
There are a lot of "old wives' tales" about colic that have entered society's hall of urban myths and legends. Without scientific proof, we're happy to set your mind at ease about some of the myths surrounding colic. Colic is not a disease or …
Parent care with colicky baby
Caring for a colicky baby can be exhausting and stressful, and can make even the most experienced parent feel like they are at the end of their tether. Relationships within the family can suffer because of the anxiety caused by having a constantly …
Calling doctor about crying
Many illnesses, infection and injuries in young children and babies often have crying as a major symptom, especially because babies cannot tell you if something hurts or when they don't feel well. For this reason, it is better to be safe than sorry …
What causes colic?
Unfortunately, there is no definitive medical answer explaining what causes some babies to become colicky and others to remain unaffected. There are a number of theories, including: Wind. Many people think that colic is a result of abdominal …
What is colic?
Colic is sometimes diagnosed by applying the "rule of threes" - when your baby cries for more than three hours a day, for more than three days a week, for more than three weeks. Quite often, the crying episodes occur at around the same time every …
