The Fussy Baby (Part IV)

Colic occurs only to newborn babies, up to about four to five months of age. Look for patterns to your baby’s crying; these can provide clues as to which suggestions are most likely to help. Then experiment with some of the ideas in the following list and in the rest of this article: If Breast Feeding: Feed on demand – it can have a calming influence on the baby. Avoid eating foods like caffeine, dairy products, broccoli and other vegetables that can cause gas If Bottle Feeding: Offer frequent, small meals Switch formulas and ask pediatrician for suggestions on type … Continue reading