Colic
I wish I could tell parents that there's a magic bullet. That there's a remedy that I know will be 100 percent effective. That's not the case. There isn't one - Dan Thomas MD
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6 Things a Parent of a Colicky Baby Doesn't Want to Hear
My daughter was colicky for the first 16 weeks of her life. Colic is awful, plain and simple, and there were many things people said to me during this difficult time that weren't particularly helpful. If you know someone with a colicky baby, avoid the following remarks -- they don't help anyone.
1. My baby cries too, and it's so hard. I'm really sorry your baby cries. It sucks. No parent wants to see his or her innocent, helpless infant cry out. However, there's a very big difference between normal crying and colic. When my baby cried, she didn't stop. Things like swaddling and white noise helped temporarily, but the colic persisted. She didn't just have a few bad…
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Infantile Colic
Mostly, parents want to know that there is nothing wrong with the baby, there are some ways they can soothe the infant, and that this, too, shall pass. Our job is to make sure this is true, that the parents are not using any remedies that may be harmful, that parents have support in place and that the infant is safe.
All Babies Cry, but How Much Is Too Much?
Babies with colic can be incredibly challenging, but thankfully the condition ends on its own.
Science Has Maybe Found A Way To Help Colicky Babies (Please, Fingers Crossed)
This week, the American Academy of Pediatrics published a late holiday present for spooked parents of colicky babies like yours truly. A new review of four double-blind, randomized, controlled studies found that a probiotic ― formally known as Lactobacillus reuteri DSM17938 ― can reduce crying and fussing in breastfed babies with colic.
Colic, or Gastroesophageal Reflux: Over-Diagnosed and Over-Treated
The consequences of current treatments for the disease, which occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, outweigh the benefits.
My baby is crying. Is it colic? How can I help?
Colic is a term used to describe a baby who is well, but who cries an excessive amount of the time.
What causes colic in babies: An evidence-based guide
It's the catch-all term doctors use to describe intense, inconsolable crying when they aren't immediately sure what's going on. So there isn't any single answer or remedy. Different babies cry for different reasons.
Can Probiotics Help Soothe Colicky Babies?
It's unclear what causes colic. But there's some evidence, mostly from Europe, that something might help: Probiotics. Several studies have found that supplements of these "good bacteria" can reduce crying in colicky babies. And a new study published last week in JAMA Pediatrics suggests that a probiotics might prevent colic in the first place.
Colic 101: Everything You Need to Know
Some babies who are very fussy and difficult to control have underlying issues, like a protein allergy or reflux, so you should definitely see the pediatrician to rule out anything like that.
Colic in Babies: Signs, Causes and Tips for Parents
Like a bad Vegas act, your baby manages to repeat this awful performance every night at the same time for what seems like forever. Welcome to the world of colic.
Colic: One dad tells it like it is
Colic is murder on a relationship. Here’s how one dad suffered through the nightmare of colic and lived to shed some light on it.
Coping With Colic
When a baby has colic it can be heart breaking for the parent to watch. This pain in their tummy has made their whole body upset. No matter how you try to soothe your crying baby it just doesn’t seem to be helping. This time will pass, but you need to have patience. We have many helpful resources to help you and your baby through this difficult time.
Giving Myself More Credit For Surviving Colic
Our experience with Kendall was tough. It was NOT typical. Colic was traumatizing. Looking back, I know we did the best we could with what we had and what we knew. And after 3 months passed, I really did start to like my sweet little boy a whole hell of a lot.
I Survived a Colicky Baby And So Can You
If you have never experienced colic, just understand that it does something to you. It breaks you. It hurts you. It makes you irrationally angry.
Mayday, Mayday! We Have Some Colic On Our Hands
Now, the symptoms of colic are technically that the baby cries for three hours or more for at least three days a week for at least three weeks. It normally resolves itself within three months, and the symptoms produce no lasting effect and have no health risk to the child.
On Coping with Colic
Here’s what saved us as new parents of a colicky baby...
The "fourth trimester": A framework and strategy for understanding and resolving colic
This is a great article by Dr. Karp who voices my opinion on colicky babies and includes information on the Five S's, with swaddling being one of them.
Understanding Colic
It’s 9pm, and your normally placid 8-week-old starts screaming. You nurse her, burp her, swaddle her, sway her – but nothing works. The screaming continues, nonstop, for the next three hours...
6 Things a Parent of a Colicky Baby Doesn't Want to Hear
My daughter was colicky for the first 16 weeks of her life. Colic is awful, plain and simple, and there were many things people said to me during this difficult time that weren't particularly helpful.
Survivor's Guide to Colic
Drawing on the latest medical research, Survivor's Guide to Colic gives you the information you need about powerful settling techniques as well as your options to address the underlying cause/s of colic.
The Fussy Baby Site
Welcome to The Fussy Baby Site, the only site dedicated to supporting parents of fussy, colicky and high need babies and kids. If your baby frequently fusses or cries, it’s easy to feel like you’re the only one who doesn’t have an ‘easy baby’.
Colic Calm
Colic Calm® Gripe Water is a safe, effective, FDA listed homeopathic medicine. Made with natural active ingredients, Colic Calm eases baby’s discomfort often associated with gas, colic, hiccups and teething. Our gentle liquid formula is the #1 selling gripe water for infant gas & colic relief.
KidsHealth
First, if your baby is not hungry, don't try to continue the feeding. Instead, try to console your little one — you won't be "spoiling" the baby with your attention. You can also: •Walk with your baby or sit in a rocking chair, trying various positions. •Try burping your baby more often during feedings. •Place your baby across your lap on his or her belly and rub your baby's back. •Put your baby in a swing or vibrating seat. The motion may have a soothing effect...
KidsintheHouse.com
Decent resource for that colicky baby.
MayoClinic
Colic improves on its own, often by age 3 months. Unfortunately, there are no proven treatments that consistently help every baby.
MedicineNet
It is also important to remember that not all fussy babies suffer from colic. Most infants normally cry two to three hours per day, but this is usually spread out during the 24-hour period.
MedlinePlus
About 1 in 5 babies cry long enough to be considered colicky. The timing varies, but colic usually affects babies beginning at about 3 weeks of age. It peaks somewhere between 4-6 weeks of age. The crying associated with colic usually occurs at the end of the day.
NHS
Colic is the medical term for excessive, frequent crying in a baby who appears to be otherwise healthy and well fed. It is a common yet poorly understood condition, affecting up to one in five babies.
Patient
Baby colic can cause considerable distress for parents and paediatricians. Despite 40 years of research, its pathogenesis is incompletely understood and treatment remains an open issue.
UpToDate
The goals of treatment for colic are to decrease the infant's crying, help your family cope, and prevent long-term difficulties in your family's relationships.
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