&lt;h1 data-section-id=&quot;gz1adz&quot; data-start=&quot;214&quot; data-end=&quot;267&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span role=&quot;text&quot;&gt;What on Earth is Baby Colic?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;269&quot; data-end=&quot;613&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Colic is one of those &amp;ldquo;mystery meltdown&amp;rdquo; moments that can leave even the calmest parents scratching their heads. Imagine a healthy, well-fed baby who suddenly cries&amp;hellip; and keeps going. Not a little whimper &amp;mdash; we&amp;rsquo;re talking &lt;strong data-start=&quot;489&quot; data-end=&quot;529&quot;&gt;intense, high-pitched, wailing tears&lt;/strong&gt; that don&amp;rsquo;t seem connected to hunger, diaper changes, or sleepiness. That&amp;rsquo;s colic.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;269&quot; data-end=&quot;613&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-section-id=&quot;1oo0tad&quot; data-start=&quot;615&quot; data-end=&quot;637&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot; role=&quot;text&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;619&quot; data-end=&quot;637&quot;&gt;Signs of Colic&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;638&quot; data-end=&quot;705&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Colic can look dramatic, but it&amp;rsquo;s usually harmless. Look out for:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul data-start=&quot;707&quot; data-end=&quot;1184&quot;&gt;
&lt;li data-section-id=&quot;1tbahof&quot; data-start=&quot;707&quot; data-end=&quot;809&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;709&quot; data-end=&quot;738&quot;&gt;Extended crying sessions:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Often in the &lt;strong data-start=&quot;752&quot; data-end=&quot;781&quot;&gt;late afternoon or evening&lt;/strong&gt;, lasting hours at a time.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-section-id=&quot;1aqojn6&quot; data-start=&quot;810&quot; data-end=&quot;895&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;812&quot; data-end=&quot;835&quot;&gt;Tense body posture:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Legs curled up, fists clenched, belly hard, face flushed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-section-id=&quot;dq4eff&quot; data-start=&quot;896&quot; data-end=&quot;993&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;898&quot; data-end=&quot;924&quot;&gt;Unsoothable fussiness:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Feeding, rocking, or changing diapers may &lt;strong data-start=&quot;967&quot; data-end=&quot;990&quot;&gt;not stop the crying&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-section-id=&quot;ugrti1&quot; data-start=&quot;994&quot; data-end=&quot;1184&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;996&quot; data-end=&quot;1015&quot;&gt;Rule of Threes:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Pediatricians often use this as a guideline:&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;ol data-start=&quot;1065&quot; data-end=&quot;1184&quot;&gt;
&lt;li data-section-id=&quot;yh4rex&quot; data-start=&quot;1065&quot; data-end=&quot;1104&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Crying &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1075&quot; data-end=&quot;1102&quot;&gt;more than 3 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-section-id=&quot;pcemn9&quot; data-start=&quot;1107&quot; data-end=&quot;1146&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Occurs &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1117&quot; data-end=&quot;1144&quot;&gt;more than 3 days a week&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-section-id=&quot;zo3dy4&quot; data-start=&quot;1149&quot; data-end=&quot;1184&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Lasts for &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1162&quot; data-end=&quot;1182&quot;&gt;at least 3 weeks&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1186&quot; data-end=&quot;1339&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Even if your baby fits these criteria, remember: &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1235&quot; data-end=&quot;1272&quot;&gt;colicky babies are healthy babies&lt;/strong&gt;. They are feeding well, gaining weight, and developing normally.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1186&quot; data-end=&quot;1339&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-section-id=&quot;18yn1xh&quot; data-start=&quot;1341&quot; data-end=&quot;1385&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot; role=&quot;text&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1345&quot; data-end=&quot;1383&quot;&gt;Why Colic Can Feel So Overwhelming&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;1386&quot; data-end=&quot;1702&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;For parents, colic is exhausting. You may feel helpless, frustrated, or anxious because nothing seems to work. But take heart: &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1513&quot; data-end=&quot;1551&quot;&gt;colic usually peaks around 6 weeks&lt;/strong&gt; and most babies naturally calm down by &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1591&quot; data-end=&quot;1612&quot;&gt;3&amp;ndash;4 months of age&lt;/strong&gt;. That means the crying, while intense, is &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1655&quot; data-end=&quot;1668&quot;&gt;temporary&lt;/strong&gt; and part of normal development.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1704&quot; data-end=&quot;1872&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1707&quot; data-end=&quot;1722&quot;&gt;Parent Tip:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Track when the crying happens, how long it lasts, and any possible triggers. This info can help your pediatrician provide reassurance and guidance.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1704&quot; data-end=&quot;1872&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-section-id=&quot;17y395w&quot; data-start=&quot;1947&quot; data-end=&quot;1981&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot; role=&quot;text&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1951&quot; data-end=&quot;1979&quot;&gt;The Mystery Behind Colic&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;1982&quot; data-end=&quot;2155&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Doctors aren&amp;rsquo;t completely sure why some babies develop colic. It&amp;rsquo;s not caused by bad parenting, formula, or anything &amp;ldquo;wrong&amp;rdquo; with your baby. Some possible factors include:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul data-start=&quot;2157&quot; data-end=&quot;2619&quot;&gt;
&lt;li data-section-id=&quot;u9s4h7&quot; data-start=&quot;2157&quot; data-end=&quot;2265&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2159&quot; data-end=&quot;2189&quot;&gt;Immature digestive system:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Babies&amp;rsquo; tummies are still learning how to handle milk, gas, and motility.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-section-id=&quot;1aslafp&quot; data-start=&quot;2266&quot; data-end=&quot;2366&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2268&quot; data-end=&quot;2302&quot;&gt;Gas and intestinal discomfort:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Trapped gas may make babies uncomfortable, causing fussiness.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-section-id=&quot;pbivgf&quot; data-start=&quot;2367&quot; data-end=&quot;2502&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2369&quot; data-end=&quot;2392&quot;&gt;Food sensitivities:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Occasionally, certain foods in a breastfeeding parent&amp;rsquo;s diet or formula ingredients may trigger irritation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-section-id=&quot;14vfjfi&quot; data-start=&quot;2503&quot; data-end=&quot;2619&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2505&quot; data-end=&quot;2548&quot;&gt;Overstimulation or sensory sensitivity:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Loud environments or busy days may amplify fussiness in some babies.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-section-id=&quot;x2kxra&quot; data-start=&quot;2621&quot; data-end=&quot;2656&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot; role=&quot;text&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2625&quot; data-end=&quot;2656&quot;&gt;When to Seek Medical Advice&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;2657&quot; data-end=&quot;2722&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;While colic itself is usually harmless, contact your doctor if:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul data-start=&quot;2724&quot; data-end=&quot;2976&quot;&gt;
&lt;li data-section-id=&quot;16ng08d&quot; data-start=&quot;2724&quot; data-end=&quot;2778&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Crying seems &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2739&quot; data-end=&quot;2760&quot;&gt;unusually painful&lt;/strong&gt; or high-pitched&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-section-id=&quot;1p4dsd6&quot; data-start=&quot;2779&quot; data-end=&quot;2849&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Baby is &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2789&quot; data-end=&quot;2847&quot;&gt;not feeding well, gaining weight, or sleeping normally&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-section-id=&quot;gj1kcl&quot; data-start=&quot;2850&quot; data-end=&quot;2909&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;You notice &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2863&quot; data-end=&quot;2907&quot;&gt;vomiting, fever, rash, or blood in stool&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-section-id=&quot;lfuml3&quot; data-start=&quot;2910&quot; data-end=&quot;2976&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;You feel &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2921&quot; data-end=&quot;2947&quot;&gt;overwhelmed or worried&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;mdash; your concerns are valid!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2978&quot; data-end=&quot;3146&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Your healthcare provider can help rule out other conditions such as reflux, infections, or allergies, and give you reassurance and strategies for managing tough days.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2978&quot; data-end=&quot;3146&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-section-id=&quot;ca7vbz&quot; data-start=&quot;3148&quot; data-end=&quot;3182&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot; role=&quot;text&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3152&quot; data-end=&quot;3182&quot;&gt;Practical Tips for Parents&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;ul data-start=&quot;3183&quot; data-end=&quot;3739&quot;&gt;
&lt;li data-section-id=&quot;xarsvl&quot; data-start=&quot;3183&quot; data-end=&quot;3305&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3185&quot; data-end=&quot;3213&quot;&gt;Try soothing techniques:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Swaddling, rocking, gentle white noise, warm baths, or pacifiers may help calm your baby.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-section-id=&quot;jte8pi&quot; data-start=&quot;3306&quot; data-end=&quot;3397&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3308&quot; data-end=&quot;3336&quot;&gt;Keep a calm environment:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Dim lights, reduce noise, and create predictable routines.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-section-id=&quot;aqjlab&quot; data-start=&quot;3398&quot; data-end=&quot;3502&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3400&quot; data-end=&quot;3423&quot;&gt;Feed strategically:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Smaller, more frequent feeds can help some babies with gas or reflux issues.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-section-id=&quot;fkflza&quot; data-start=&quot;3503&quot; data-end=&quot;3633&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3505&quot; data-end=&quot;3531&quot;&gt;Take care of yourself:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Colic can be stressful &amp;mdash; take shifts with a partner, ask for help, and step away briefly if needed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-section-id=&quot;180k2eq&quot; data-start=&quot;3634&quot; data-end=&quot;3739&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3636&quot; data-end=&quot;3665&quot;&gt;Document crying patterns:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Track timing, duration, and triggers to discuss with your pediatrician.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3741&quot; data-end=&quot;3989&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3743&quot; data-end=&quot;3763&quot;&gt;The Bottom Line:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Colic is temporary, typically harmless, and a phase your baby will grow out of. While it can feel intense, having strategies and knowing when to call your doctor can make the journey much easier &amp;mdash; for both baby and parents!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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