Frequently Asked Questions
COLIC: My baby cries a lot and my mum says its colic. What is colic and what can I do about it?
Some people think that persistent crying can be caused by colic – taking in too much air when feeding causing tummy pain due to bubbles of trapped wind. Colic may also relate to poor attachment when breastfeeding or feeding too quickly from a bottle. Ask your midwife, health visitor or public health nurse or a breastfeeding counsellor for advice. You can get medicine from your doctor or pharmacist. Allow three or four days for remedies to work. Gentle massage on your baby’s tummy can help.