Colic is when a healthy baby cries for a very long time, for no obvious reason. It affects some babies during the first 3 to 4 months of life. Colic usually begins suddenly, with loud and mostly nonstop crying. Colicky babies can be very difficult to calm down.
At what age do babies start having colic?
Colic most often starts when a baby is about 2–5 weeks old and gets better by the time the baby is 3–4 months old. Any baby can have colic.
How do I know if my baby has colic?
Symptoms of colic
- Frowning and grimacing.
- Reddening of the face.
- The baby may pull up its legs, suggesting stomach pains.
- Loud and long screaming fits.
- Loud tummy rumblings.
- The baby cannot be consoled.
- The crying lasts for three hours or more.
