What is colic and how to deal with it

time. It will pass Dr. Garcia said.
Colic is most common in babies that are 3 weeks to 3 months.
It should be getting better by 3 months. It definitely shouldnt be getting worse by then Dr. Garcia said.
If your baby is still crying uncontrollably after 3 or 4 months its time to talk to the pediatrician. Your baby may have an underlying issue that is causing them pain or stress.
How to help a baby with colic
The first thing to deal with colic is have patience Dr. Garcia said.
Babies with colic have a hard time falling and staying asleep. They cry uncontrollably when they should be completely content.
Unfortunately since theres no root cause of colic theres no one way to prevent it. However there are some tips that can help decrease the chance of your baby feeling uncomfortable or gassy.
Here are a few tips for helping to soothe your colicky baby
Stay calm Keep your baby in a loving nurturing environment. Its usually frustrating and tiring for parents. As a parent its OK to take a break.
Keep your baby comfortable Keeping your babys room at a good temperature keeps them comfortable about 70 to 71 degrees Fahrenheit. Dont overload them with too many layers.
Soothing noise White noise sometimes helps to soothe a colicky baby.
Its kind of like a comfort zone for your baby. It cant be proven exactly but its worth a try Dr. Garcia said.
Helping after they eat Keep them in an upright position after eating. It will help them to digest their food and reduce gas.
Almost every baby will have reflux and thats normal. Having reflux doesnt necessarily mean that your baby will have colic Dr. Garcia said.
Avoid certain foods if breastfeeding If your baby is sensitive to certain enzymes or proteins in your milk you may have to eliminate certain
foods from your diet while breastfeeding.
Is gripe water safe for newborns?
Grip water is not recommended for babies. Mostly because its not regulated so you may get ingredients in it that arent good for babies. Depending on the type it may even contain alcohol. The American Academy of Pediatrics has recalled multiple gripe water brands for containing harmful substances.