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Is there any pain relief that can be given to a baby to ease colic pain?
Colic usually goes on its own.. Though troubling to mothers, it's not harmful to the baby.
Can colic be prevented during pregnancy, and is it possible for a baby not to have it at all?
No colic can't be prevented during pregnancy
At what month does collic pains stop in babies?
Colic usually starts a few weeks after birth and often improves by age 3 months. But by ages 4 to 5 months, the majority of babies with colic have improved.
At what weeks will colic stop in newborn?
Colic has no drug and resolves on its own usually at 3months.
Is there any medication for colic pains?
Colic is common in babies. Unfortunately, their are no proven treatments that consistently help every baby.
It usually starts a few weeks after birth and often improves by age 3 months. By ages 4 to 5 months, the majority of babies with colic have improved.
TRY INFACOL... It may help
My baby of 6 weeks always stretch her body when she sleep and this makes her not to sleep for a long time whenever she stretches h...
If you think the stretch is not normal, take a video while your baby stretches and show to a paediatrician while discussing your concerns
Can i give my baby colipan for colic? He is on EBF
No ,you do not need
to administer any medication for
colic.
My mother suspects that my two months son might not be getting enough milk from me...she suggested I buy him milk... I want to kno...The reason for this is that he is restless which I believe it's just colic. I'm a first-time mother. I'm on Exclusive breastfeedi...
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Colic does not mean child is not getting enough breast milk. Kindly continue with the exclusive breastfeeding and do not buy artificial milk.
Please moms and doc in the house, what is colic and how can I manage it?
Dr Aina Johnson

Paediatrician

Hello mom. Babies with colic or infantile colic are healthy, well-fed babies who cry long, often inconsolable for no apparent reasons in the first three months of life. It usually starts a few weeks after birth and often improves by age 3 months. By ages 4 to 5 months, the majority of babies with colic have improved. Some theories or beliefs about the cause of colic include excessive gas in the tummy, milk allergy, bacteria imbalance and so on. However, no one is really sure.
My 5 days old son has colic. He's on exclusive breastfeeding. I'm trying to find any previous posts on the topic but I'm unable to...
Burp ur baby after each feed, do gentle oil massage with olive on his or abdomen. Lie him on ur body, abdomen to abdomen whenever d pain starts. You baby will overcome it soon.
My baby of 19 weeks has been crying frequently this day especially when eating, she will be pulling her hair and crying and someti...I presumed it was stomach ache so I took her to see a paediatrician and he said it's colic and it will stop. But I doubt it is co...
Your baby is probably having colic, it should resolve on its own without any treatment.
It usually starts a few weeks after birth and often improves by age 3 months. By ages 4 to 5 months, the majority of babies with colic have improved.
What foods cause colic in breastfed babies so that I can avoid them?
Babies may begin to eat Cherries from about 8 months of age or sooner with the ok of your paediatrician. Cherries are not highly allergenic however cherries do contain pits and a rather thick skin. Citrus fruits can lead to an upset stomach in babies and might also cause a rash. Common fruits to watch out for include oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes and tangerines. A similar effect is ascribed to kiwis, strawberries, cherries and prunes. The last two can also have a laxative effect on the baby
What could be wrong with a 3-week old baby who wakes up from sleep crying and stretching intermittently and tries to go back to sl...
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Good evening ma'am, the stretching could be as a result of colic.
Colic is common in babies. Unfortunately, there are no proven treatments that consistently help every baby. Although you can try INFACOL.
It usually starts a few weeks after birth and often improves by age 3 months. By ages 4 to 5 months, the majority of babies with colic have improved.
What can be given to a baby when having navel discomfort and for how long will this discomfort lasts
INFACOL can be used but at times it may not work or give permanent solution - for which there is none- but temporary relief.....but it is one of measures that can be used
Please Help...My baby screams after taking breastmilk in the evening
For a 1 week+, the most time my baby is feeding especially in the evenings, she screams after some minutes of latching. I'm worrie...
Kindly observe
Is it possible for a baby of 3 months to still have intestinal colic and what should I use to cure or subside it?We can't sleep oh... Even in the day time.
Infacol can be used but at times it may not work or give a permanent solution - for which there is none- but temporary relief.....but it is one of the measures that can be used.
Is there any drug I can give my 4 weeks old baby to suppress the colic (inuwo) pain?
Dr. Dara Abiodun

Medical Doctor

You can try Infacol but please do not give herbs to newborns
Does Agbalumo/Udara/Cherry cause colic in babies?
What is the solution to colic in newborn?
My sister is Endurance till 3months oooo my baby had it,all these drugs seems not to work, the pains reduced as he was growing and completely vanished when he was 3months
How Useful Is Gripe Water in treating Colic for New Born Babies?
Dont use pls. Its obsolete and said to have adverse effect on babies.