What causes infant colic?
The exact cause of infant colic is not known. The following are possible conditions or factors that may cause infant colic: • Milk: Your baby may have an allergy to the milk formula he is drinking. • Mother’s diet: Babies who are breast fed may have an allergy to what their mothers eat. These foods include milk, cheese, wheat, and nuts. • Parenting behavior: Some parents do not know or understand a baby’s normal development. This can cause stress and worry. Problems due to work, money, or taking care of the baby may add to their stress. When people around the babies are anxious or depressed, babies may tend to become anxious also, or cry more. • Problems with the digestive system: The digestive system, also called the gut, is where the body digests (breaks down) food. Some caregivers believe that infants who have problems with their digestive system may get infant colic. Food may not be moving normally through your baby’s gut. When food is pushing too slowly or too quickly, this causes
