All You Need to Know on Colic

A colicky baby can make you feel anxious and uncertain. They may be  fussy or irritable, or they may cry for prolonged periods of time, but otherwise they seem healthy. This is a common problem among newborns; but we know that doesn’t make it any easier on you, or baby. It’s always distressing for you, as a parent, to hear the cries of your baby, but remember you are not alone.

There are some ways you can comfort your baby in the meantime, listed below, but don’t forget to look after yourself too. Try to get solid rest while your baby sleeps, and try going for some short walks with them. It will be a good change of scenery for both of you.

Signs and symptoms

Colic can appear when your baby is only a few weeks old, equally occurring in boys and girls, and breastfed and bottle-fed babies. They will usually cry intensely, clench their fists, go red in the face, bring their knees up tight to their tummy or arch their back. They might have a rumbling or a hard, bloated tummy with excessive wind after feeding, and you may feel like it’s impossible to settle them.