Please share an interesting fact about caring for a baby with colic.

Ignore: Probiotics may be very helpful for an infant with colic.

Ignore: 5-25%of babies get colic but less than 5% of those babies have anything wrong.

Ignore: Motions have a soothing/ calming effect on colicky babies.

Colic: Colic occurs in an otherwise healthy infant who is less than 3 months.

Colic: Colic resolves in 85% of infants by the 4th month of life.

Nobody: Nobody knows what causes colic, but everyone has an opinion!

Colic: Colic is a clinical diagnosis, no testing/imaging is needed.

Some: Some babies who present with "colic" are asking for sensory regulation. It's all about the 5 Ss!

Ignore: Focus on the fact that colic will improve, usually by 3-4 months of life. Focus on calming thoughts.

Normal: Normal infants experience increased crying and fussiness from age 2 weeks until 3 to 5 months.

For: For constipation one tablespoon of Mineral Oil or Olive Oil works like a stool softener.

Ignore: When caring for a baby with colic, make sure you ask for help if you are feeling overwhelmed.

Ignore: Put your baby on top of the washing machine on spin cycle or on top of the dryer in his/her car seat.

Ignore: Feed infant in semi-upright position to prevent swallowing of air, also adequate burping recommended.

Ignore: There is no single solution that works for all infants. Try: belly rubbing, rocking, warm bath, etc.

Ignore: Get your motor running! Take the baby for a drive.