5 Things You Need to Know About Colic
A colic baby is a mystery; nobody knows what causes “uncontrollable sobbing in a healthy newborn” or why it tends to occur late afternoon or late at night. All newborns cry, but often newborns who suffer colic sob more often than usual.
Here are the five things that you must know about colic.
- Colic becomes worse in the evenings — Studies suggest colic often comes up in children after two weeks of birth. You’re definitely right that your newborn is a colic baby if it cries excessively in the evening hours. These night’s cryfests are difficult for the whole family, and it may be challenging for parents who work during the day.
2. Tummy problems lead to colic — A way of thinking about colic is that it has a lot to do with the tummy discomfort of your baby. Sometimes the baby’s bowel system isn’t fully matured, so that it can create protein intolerance or variations in breast milk.
3. Colic doesn’t affect a baby’s growth — Many parents worry that their baby’s digestive system is not working fine. But while colic babies seem irritable and may have clenched fingers, tight legs, and a taut tummy, most are well grown and physically healthy. Normal development and growth are usual for colic babies.
4. Soothing sound can calm a baby — For newborns, the world is a noisy place, and loud noises may prolong colicky crying. The good news is that calming noises can soothe the baby. Sing your tiny infant a gentle lullaby or hum a song.
5. Colic doesn’t last forever — After 3–4 months of development, the bouts of crying subside, and the baby becomes happy and playful.
If colic doesn’t let your baby stay cheerful, you can try cuddling the baby as much as possible. It doesn’t mean you’ll raise a spoiled child, but a happy baby!
