Signs of Colic

In this post, we will look at the many signs of colic to try and better understand this common and disruptive condition. Colic can affect as many as 1 in 5 babies starting at around 2 weeks old and lasting until 3-4 months of age. Despite it’s widespread occurrence, there is no obvious and agreed cause.

As a new parent it is helpful to be able to identify the warning signs so that other conditions can be ruled out. The definition (according to Wikipedia) is episodes of crying for more than 3 hours a day for more than …read more