All babies cry, but sometimes a baby will cry for hours at a time, no matter what you do. This extreme type of crying in a baby between 3 weeks and 3 months of age is called colic. Although it is upsetting for parents and caregivers, colic is normal for some babies.
Doctors usually diagnose colic when a healthy baby cries harder than expected in a "3" pattern: more than 3 hours a day at least 3 days a week for at least 3 weeks in a row. Colic is usually worst when babies are around 6 to 8 weeks of age and goes away on its own between 8 and 14 weeks of age.Experts generally agree that it is not a digestive problem, although having gas in the belly can aggravate the condition, nor is it caused by pain or illness. Some speculate it is due to the baby’s volatile temperament or immature nervous system. Whatever the cause, you can comfort your children by rocking them gently, burping them after meals, and eliminating stressors, such as harsh light and noise. Soft music and gentle massage can also help. Breast-feeding mothers, on the other hand, may be advised to avoid dairy products, spicy foods, raw vegetables, and caffeine
Doctors usually diagnose colic when a healthy baby cries harder than expected in a "3" pattern: more than 3 hours a day at least 3 days a week for at least 3 weeks in a row. Colic is usually worst when babies are around 6 to 8 weeks of age and goes away on its own between 8 and 14 weeks of age.Experts generally agree that it is not a digestive problem, although having gas in the belly can aggravate the condition, nor is it caused by pain or illness. Some speculate it is due to the baby’s volatile temperament or immature nervous system. Whatever the cause, you can comfort your children by rocking them gently, burping them after meals, and eliminating stressors, such as harsh light and noise. Soft music and gentle massage can also help. Breast-feeding mothers, on the other hand, may be advised to avoid dairy products, spicy foods, raw vegetables, and caffeine
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