When it comes to newborn colic, arming yourself with information on the early milestones that your baby is likely to achieve can mean the difference between feeling in control of the infant colic situation, and feeling completely uninformed. Here follows the … Continue reading →

It’s a good thing to know what’s happening in your baby’s body, particularly if you’re concerned about newborn colic or other such symptoms. Colic in infants can be very stressful for both parent and child, and knowing what to look … Continue reading →

The question often arises as to whether your baby is simply fussy and otherwise normal or if they have colic. The fact is that all babies are fussy at some point but this usually does not last for more than … Continue reading →

Gas swallowed by babies during the feeding process is unavoidable.  Some babies burp easily but those that don’t will almost certainly become fretful and eventually colicky. If this gas is not released through the mouth, it will have to pass … Continue reading →

An unusual form of colic treatment for your baby that may help is a few drops of probiotics. Based on recent research, a theory has been developed to say that some types of ‘colic’ may be linked to an underdeveloped immune system. … Continue reading →

Gripe water (and most colic remedies) are designed to relax the smooth musculature in the babies intestinal tract. This allows the gas to pass a little more easily and therefore relieve the cramps. Gripe water can be a very effective symptomatic treatment, … Continue reading →

Colicky infants and their symptoms can be confusing. Try and pick the situation that sounds most familiar from the four classic choices below, which illustrate the behaviour of typical colic babies. Remember that a baby’s natural state is one of … Continue reading →

The key to successfully managing colic reflux is to figure out whether your child has a serious problem which needs medication or whether their reflux is simply a part of the general colic syndrome. Baby reflux (also termed infant gastro- … Continue reading →

If you are scouring the internet looking for colic treatment options, chances are you have already experience quite a few days’ (or weeks’) worth of time with a seemingly inconsolable new baby. You are probably wondering what you got yourself into, doubting … Continue reading →