Colief Infant Drops | Lactase Enzyme Drops | Natural Colic Relief for Babies | Reduces Bloating, Wind and Crying | (15ml)

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Colic can occur in normal, healthy babies. The condition most often starts when a baby is about 3 to 4 weeks old. The condition tends to subside at 3 to 4 months. Although colic doesn’t last a long time in terms of weeks, it may feel like an endless amount of time for the baby’s caregivers. Excessive crying, often at the same time of day (usually in the late afternoon or evening, sometimes called the " baby witching hour")

Take care of your health. Eat healthy foods. Make time for exercise, such as a brisk daily walk. If you can, sleep when the baby sleeps — even during the day. Avoid alcohol and other drugs.Xu M, et al. The efficacy and safety of the probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 for infantile colic: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. PLOS One. 2015;10:e0141445. http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0141445. Accessed Dec. 1, 2017. Pace CA. Infantile colic: What to know for the primary care setting. Clinical Pediatrics. 2017;56:616.

Maternal smoking. We do know that babies born to mothers who smoked during pregnancy or postpartum are at increased risk of colic (although this risk is reduced if the baby is breastfed). Infacol Colic Relief Drops, Britains No 1 colic remedy*, relieves and calms wind, infant colic and griping pain. Can be used from 0+ birth onwards. And if your baby has other symptoms – like fever, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody stools – call the doctor immediately. These symptoms are not due to colic. How to soothe a baby with colicPut some lube on the tip before you insert it, and have a diaper on hand because things can get messy. Cohen GM et al. 2012. Colic. Pediatrics in Review 33(7). https://pedsinreview.aappublications.org/content/33/7/332 Opens a new window [Accessed January 2022] Gastroesophageal reflux ( GERD). This condition, also known as acid reflux, might lead to colic symptoms. If your baby spits up often and seems uncomfortable or isn't growing as expected, visit the doctor and let them know about your concerns.

Colic describes a common condition where a baby cries a lot for no apparent reason. It is impossible to know what the baby feels, of course, as they can't tell us. So we don't really know what the symptoms of colic are. But babies with colic appear to have a tummy ache. Though food sensitivities are rare in infants, some moms report that reducing their intake of certain foods while breast-feeding helps with symptoms of colic. These include milk, cabbage, onions, beans, and caffeine. Talk to your doctor before going on any strict elimination diet. Parents say there’s no real taste to Gerber Good Start drops, so babies don't object if you add the daily five-drop dose to breast milk or formula. You can also feed it to your baby on a spoon. Catherine Donaldson-Evans, Managing Editor of Content Operations at Everyday Health Group, says her children seemed to have indigestion after feedings andLittle Remedies “worked very well to break up gas bubbles and give them relief." They were so effective that Catherine and her family used them through toddlerhood, and even in the elementary school years. Sensitivity: Most often, the AAP says colic is due to an immature nervous system: Babies who are unusually sensitive to stimulation and cannot self-soothe to regulate their nervous systems.Gelfand A 2016. Infant colic. Seminars in Pediatric Neurology 23(1):79-82. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1071909115000625 Opens a new window [Accessed January 2022] Holding your baby when they are crying to soothe them. However, this does not mean you have to continually hold your baby when they are crying. As long as you are sure your baby is not too hot/too cold/hungry/unwell and does not need a nappy change, it is OK to lay them down for a short time. Using a sling can be a helpful compromise, allowing you to keep them close to you but also get on with other things that you have to do. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/ tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. Babies with colic may have an abnormal balance of germs (bacteria) in their gut, which gradually corrects itself over a few weeks.