How Do You Know If A Baby Has Colic?
All babies cry because that is their only form of communication. Parents get to know the different types of cries of their child very quickly–the hungry cry, the wet diaper cry, the tired cry and so on. Some infants cry seemingly without a reason for what may really be or just seem like hours at a time. According to the experts at the National Library of Medicine, approximately 20 percent of all babies cry in a pattern that is called colic. It can be hard to tell if your baby has colic, but ruling out other causes can help you figure it out. Check all of the standard possibilities when your baby is crying to rule out hunger, a soiled diaper, the need for a nap or simply boredom. Babies with colic usually continue to cry even when all of their immediate needs are met. Note your baby’s age when you are trying to determine if she has colic. Most infants who are colicky begin this phase when they are around three weeks old. By six weeks, the crying has usually gotten less frequent, and at
