What is Baby Colic?
Sometimes, it's hard to discern if you truly have a baby with infant colic, or simply a high-maintenance infant that cries a lot. What are colic symptoms?
Infant colic is often defined by the "Rule of Threes."
A colicky baby who seems otherwise healthy and well-fed has episodes of crying, irritability and fussiness that:
• Begin within the first three weeks of life
• Last up to or more than three hours a day
• Occur at least three or more days a week
• Continue for at least three weeks
• Disappear at about three months of age
Colicky infants often seem unresponsive to attempts by their caretaker at typical soothing. Other colic baby symptoms include drawing up their legs, passing gas, sleeplessness and a red face. Most colic outbursts occur primarily in the early evening.
Consider the questions below. Does your baby:
• Eat well and seem to be thriving?
• Produce 5-8 very wet diapers each day?
• Produce a normal stool?
• Have extended periods of time with no crying?
If you answered yes to the above questions, and your baby exhibits symptoms of colic AND follows the "Rule of Threes", don't despair. There are steps you can take to soothe your colicky baby. Check out our sister site, Colic Baby Bootcamp for more information on baby colic.
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