It's good to get some reassurance and maybe a few extra soothing strategies. Describing the crying its duration, intensity, pattern, any variation from the norm and any accompanying symptoms will also help the doctor rule out any underlying medical condition like reflux, an infection or a milk allergy that could be triggering the crying. Keep in mind, too, that this shall pass: Just when you think you can't take another night of it, the crying will let up — and then it's gone forever.
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Medical Review Policy All What to Expect content that addresses health or safety is medically reviewed by a team of vetted health professionals. Got an infant who cries for hours and resists your every effort to soothe those tears? Read on for the signs of colic, the causes and remedies to get you through. Back to Top.
In This Article. How to Calm a Crying Newborn. View Sources. Johns Hopkins Medicine, Colic , Mayo Clinic, Colic , February Mayo Clinic, Infant Reflux , December Speak to your health visitor for further advice. You know better than anyone else what your child is usually like. Trust your instincts if you think something is seriously wrong, particularly if they have other worrying symptoms. Looking after a colicky baby can be upsetting, but it's usually nothing to worry about and will pass with time.
It's not known exactly what causes some babies to get colic. But it may be because babies find it harder to digest food when they're young. Or they may be crying because they have problems with food allergies, such as a cows' milk allergy.
Some colicky babies also have gas because they swallow so much air while crying. But it's not the gas that causes the colic. Colic most often starts when a baby is about 2—5 weeks old and gets better by the time the baby is 3—4 months old. Any baby can have colic. There is no test for colic.
Health care professionals ask about the crying and how the baby is doing They'll do an exam to make sure there's no health reason for the crying. If you think your baby has colic, call your doctor. Some babies need less stimulation. Babies 2 months and younger may do well swaddled, lying on their back in the crib with the lights very dim or dark. Make sure the swaddle isn't too tight. Stop swaddling when the baby is starting to be able to roll over. Don't blame yourself or your baby for the crying — colic is nobody's fault.
Try to relax, and know that your baby will outgrow this phase. If you ever feel like you might hurt yourself or the baby, put the baby down in the crib and call for help right away. Never shake a baby. All Babies Cry is a program that helps people learn how to soothe a baby and cope with crying. If you are worried you might hurt your baby or someone else will, call the national hotline A-CHILD anytime for help. Reviewed by: Michelle M. Karten, MD.
Larger text size Large text size Regular text size. What Is Colic? Colic doesn't mean a baby has any health problems. With time, colic goes away on its own. During a colic spell, a baby: has high-pitched crying or screaming is very hard to soothe can have a red face or pale skin around the mouth may pull in the legs, stiffen the arms, arch the back, or clench fists What if It's Not Colic?
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