ExpertDr.Rasika ThosarPaediatric Intensivist4 years agoA. colic is diagnosed when its crying persistently for atleast 3 hours in a day for 3 days in a week for minimum of 3 weeks.
gases occur commonly due to inadequate burping which may add up to crying.
keep burping after every feed. hold the baby upright after feeding for sometime.
do tummy time everyday.
also try swaddling, moving, rocking your baby.
try massaging, bathing , check which one helps in reduction in crying.
some babies also become calm when taken outside for a ride.
have patience, it usually improves by 4 months of age.
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