What is colic?

Colic is common in infants. If your baby is healthy and well fed, but is crying over three hours a day and at least three days a week, then your baby may have colic.

What are signs and symptoms of colic in infants?

There are many different symptoms of colic and it differs from baby to baby. Below are some of the most common symptoms of colic in babies:

• loud & continuous crying for over three hours a day and at least three days a week
• the baby’s face often gets flushed or red
• the feet are often cold
• legs are pulled up to the stomach and then may be fully stretched
• hands may be clenched
• the crying can occur at any time of the day or night, but it usually gets worse in the late afternoon or early evening
• baby may lift their head or legs and pass gas
• baby may seem generally uncomfortable and appear to be in pain
• the baby may have difficulty in falling asleep

Check out the following video on how to soothe a crying baby with infant colic:



Summary: Ways to stop a crying baby; learn how to soothe a crying baby with infant colic in this free child care video with parenting tips for newborns and infants.