Colic is when a baby cries and shows distress or discomfort for no apparent reason. It can happen for a few hours, usually in the evening, from about 6 weeks of age until 4 – 5 months old. While it can be challenging for caregivers, there are many tonics, drops, powders, and formulas especially formulated to settle baby with newborn colic.

Colic can often have something to do with the digestive tract, as passing wind, or a bowel movement can settle baby. If your baby is having a hard time settling and sleeping, then have a look at our Baby’s Sleep range. Or is your little one teething? See our Baby’s Teething & Soothers range.

The Best Colic Support

When food is the issue, it may be a sensitivity to something passed through the mother’s breast milk, or it can be an ingredient in a formula. Some common foods to look out for are cow milk and dairy products, sugar, onion, garlic, spices, and vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower. If baby is formula fed, talking with a professional about the best type of low-allergen formula is a good option.

How to address Infant Colic

It's believed that the immaturity of the baby’s digestive tract plays a part in colic with them either not tolerating food, or because sphincters haven’t developed fully and closed appropriately, causing discomfort. See our article Gripe water relief for little tummies.