Experts define baby Colic (also known as infantile colic) as condition in which an otherwise healthy baby cries continuously or displays symptoms of distress for more than three hours a day or seemingly cry for no reason. the crying is not because of hunger, wet diapers or other visible causes. The baby just will not calm with nothing. Up to 25 percent of all babies between 2 weeks and 3 months of age develop colic.
A colicky baby can have a good appetite and healthy suckling reflex. Sick babies may have colic but will not have the same force of sucking reflex and they also drink small amounts of milk. A colicky baby likes to hug and cuddle. While sick babies prefer to have little contact despite their qualms. a baby with colic may occasionally regurgitate, but if your baby is vomiting is desirable that you go to your doctor.
Doctors think that cramps are not caused by an allergic reaction to milk. Today there are a variety of causes of colic symptoms in Babies . breastfeed babies may also suffer from colic.
In a breastfed baby you can also tried letting the baby suck on the breast and eliminating all stimulant foods e.g. coffee (a known contributor to fussiness and reflux) , tea, cola, chocolate, decongestants, diet supplements, etc.) from the mom diet for a few days to evaluate for improvements in the baby’s condition because sometimes the mommy diet can be a part of the problem.
4– Swinging the baby with tiny jiggly movements (no more than 1″ back and forth) always supporting the head and neck If the crying continues, drive your car. The vibrations and vehicle movement generally calms the baby.
