Baby Colic: What to Do to Relieve It (Practical Guide)
Proven techniques to soothe colic in newborns. Massage, positions, and what the AAP says about infant crying.
What Is Baby Colic? Infant colic affects approximately 20-25% of babies and is characterized by intense, inconsolable crying, usually in the late afternoon or evening, in healthy, well-fed babies. According to the Wessel Rule (adopted by the AAP), colic is defined as crying for more than 3 hours per day, more than 3 days per week, for more than 3 consecutive weeks. Why Do Babies Get Colic? The causes are not fully un…