A colicky baby and their symptoms can be confusing. Which of these scenarios sounds like yours? There are three main types of infantile colic. Remember that a baby’s natural state is one of bliss and contentment. Apart from basic needs, … Continue reading
Reflux or Colic?
June 4, 2012The 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-oesophageal reflux … Continue reading
Is My Baby Just Fussing?
June 4, 2012The new parent often wonders whether the mild discomfort that their baby displays is simply fussiness or whether they are starting to get colic. The answer is that they are actually variations of the same thing – it’s just that … Continue reading
Is Colic More Common in First Babies
May 4, 2012Yes, colic is more common in first children. However there are some good reasons behind this fact. Parents are not as good at helping their babies to burp, and should arm themselves with knowledge of correct baby burping procedures and … Continue reading
The Three Stages of Colic
May 4, 2012When people think of colic, they picture an inconsolably screaming baby. In actual fact, colic is often a build up of symptoms. In the earliest stage, there may be no crying at all! In the beginning, the infant may be suffering … Continue reading
Milestones 7-12 Months
February 7, 2012When 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
Early Milestones and Colicky Infants
February 7, 2012It’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
Why Burping Technique Is So Important
January 11, 2012Gas swallowed by babies during the feeding process is unavoidable. Some babies burp it up 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 … Continue reading
Gripe Water and other Colic Remedies
December 13, 2011Gripe 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
Colic Infants – Your Situation
October 31, 2011Colicky 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
Colic – Acid Reflux Babies
October 31, 2011The 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
Staying Sane When Your Baby Has Colic
October 31, 2011If 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
Colic Treatment: Symptoms vs Causes
July 18, 2011When you think of what you can do to help your colicky baby, be aware that there are two broad categories of action. Think of it like any other condition, headaches for example. For a headache sufferer, they can take … Continue reading
Neck Problems and Colic
July 3, 2011Musculoskeletal faults are one of the three reasons babies are diagnosed as having colic (the other two being stomach gas and intestinal gas). Birth trauma is the primary reason for this. The most common causes are forceps deliveries and ventouse … Continue reading
Burping Techniques
June 21, 2011It is fair to say that one of the most important things you can do to help cure colic and ease the symptoms, is to master the art of burping your baby. Some babies have it easy while others seem … Continue reading
Colic and the 5ss
May 19, 2011Whatever type of colic your baby has or whatever stage they find themselves, the immediate goal of the parent is normally to calm the symptoms (yes, we want to fix the underlying cause – see how we help but for … Continue reading
Cry Baby Cry: Colic and Crying Babies
May 4, 2011Not all babies with colic are cry babies. Some hardly cry at all and if it wasn’t for the consitent moaning, groaning, pushing and contracting, you might not know they have colic at all! Generally speaking, those new born babys … Continue reading
Early, Intermediate and Late Stage Colic
April 6, 2011When most people think of colic, they picture a screaming baby. In actual fact, colic is often a build up of symptoms that ultimately results in a frazzled and exhausted baby. In the early stage, the infant may be suffering … Continue reading
Symptoms of Colic
March 29, 2011Colic is more a group of symptoms than a specific condition. The symptoms often overlap: – Fits of crying for no apparent reason. – Contracting legs toward the chest. – Arching backward. – Hands formed into fists. – Red in … Continue reading
The conventional diagnosis of colic
March 23, 2011Infantile colic has been around for a long time. In 1954, Dr. Morris Wessel, a well-known New Haven pediatrician, defined an infant with colic as “one who, otherwise healthy and well-fed, had paroxysms of irritability, fussing, or crying lasting for … Continue reading
Why colic remedies often fail
March 13, 2011Most 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 relieves the cramps. The problem is that they are relatively weak and the babies … Continue reading
Stomach Gas vs Intestinal Gas
February 23, 2011The gassy type of colic can be divided into two broad categories: gas trapped in the stomach and gas trapped in the intestinal tract. Poor burping technique or a baby that simply does not burp easily can result in symptoms … Continue reading
Categories of Colic
February 14, 2011The symptoms of colic can be varied and tends to differ from one baby to the next. However, there are four main categories to consider: Intestinal Colic The most common cause of colic symptoms is an excessive amount of gas in … Continue reading
Probiotic possible Colic Remedy
February 14, 2011Are you looking for a colic treatment for your baby? The latest breakthrough in research has indicated that a few drops of probiotic will provide some colic relief for your baby’s unhappy digestive system. Based on recent research a theory has … Continue reading
Staying Sane When Your Baby Has Colic
February 14, 2011If 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, … Continue reading
Colic Babies – Your Situation
February 14, 2011Colic 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
Gassy Colic – A Major Cause of Reflux
February 14, 2011Many babies suffering with reflux and being medicated for reflux, are not really having the primary problem addressed. In many cases the reflux is simply a complication of gassy colic. Imagine a bloated abdominal area just underneath the diaphragm. Now, … Continue reading
Misconceptions Regarding Colic
February 14, 2011Some otherwise intelligent professionals often suggest that colic is a completely normal condition that will go away by itself without any need for special measures. This is one of the most insensitive things you can say to the parent of … Continue reading
Colic Newborns / Infants: 7 – 12 Months
February 14, 2011When 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 … Continue reading
Colic Newborns / Infants: 1 – 6 Months
February 14, 2011Colic Newborns / Infants: 1 – 6 Months Colic in infants can be very stressful for both parent and child, and knowing what to look out for creates a safe space in which to find a solution to any such … Continue reading
Colic Babies: How to stop your baby from Crying
February 14, 2011Colic babies are often diagnosed when a child presents with excessive crying that cannot be explained in terms of a medical problem (e.g. a hernia or painful infection). Although all babies are prone to fussing, infants who suffer from colic … Continue reading