Lottie
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Some health professionals do not accept that colic exists but many parents have no doubts!
Typically, colic starts in the first month, and goes on until your baby is three months or so.
It's not known why some babies are affected more than others, or why it sometimes suddenly disappears. It could be to do with immaturity of the gut, and as the baby's digestion matures, they become more able to tolerate the sensations of digestion. Or it may be bubbles of trapped wind, causing discomfort.
Possible signs of colic:
-it occurs in babies under four months of age
-it's usually worse in the evening after feeding and is often highlighted by high-pitched screaming
your baby draws up his legs, and his tummy may feel hard or rumbly.
For more information and resources: Source
Typically, colic starts in the first month, and goes on until your baby is three months or so.
It's not known why some babies are affected more than others, or why it sometimes suddenly disappears. It could be to do with immaturity of the gut, and as the baby's digestion matures, they become more able to tolerate the sensations of digestion. Or it may be bubbles of trapped wind, causing discomfort.
Possible signs of colic:
-it occurs in babies under four months of age
-it's usually worse in the evening after feeding and is often highlighted by high-pitched screaming
your baby draws up his legs, and his tummy may feel hard or rumbly.
For more information and resources: Source