Question

How do I know if my baby has colic?

Answer

Colic is very common with one in five babies suffering. While no one is sure what causes it, trapped wind is sometimes blamed. It can leave your baby crying intensely for more than three hours, often in the evening. Babies with colic will typically draw their knees up to their chest, have a rigid back, and clench their fists.

Excessive crying, for three hours a day, three days a week or for more than three weeks is a commonly used rule of thumb for diagnosing colic.

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