Few trials strain a family more than colic. Without treatment, colic nearly always resolves within a few months or even weeks, yet by that time many homes, marriages, and hearts are permanently broken.
It doesn’t have to be this way. You don’t have to simply wait for colic to resolve on its own. There are real problems behind your baby’s crying and those problems can be solved. With the right information, you can help or maybe even halt your baby's crying. Colic can be caused by many different problems just like a headache can. Here you can find the most common causes of colic and information to help you resolve those problems. The chart below is intended to help you discover the cause of your baby’s crying. However, it should be noted that colic can, and often is, caused by more than one problem. Also, each individual baby is different. In seeking answers to your baby’s problem, let your intuition guide you. (It should be noted that the term colic on this site refers to extended, chronic inconsolable crying. We’re not worried with how old your baby is or how many hours a day your baby cries. The fact that you’re worried about colic is an indication that there is a problem.)
To use the chart, start at the left and identify which category describes your baby. Then work your way to the right to find helpful articles about your baby's condition.
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