Colic Pain( Excessive Crying) Causes, Symptoms in Newborn Babies

Neeta and Shashi were proud new parents, and they doted on their three-week-old baby Rishi. Little Rishi seemed like a happy baby with a sunny disposition. And while new parenthood takes its physical and mental toll, the couple were tired, yet managing well. One evening as Shashi changed Rishi’s diaper and set him down for a nap, Rishi began to wail loudly and continuously. Neeta tried feeding him, burping him and rocking him, none of which worked. Shashi took his son for a walk hoping that the movement will help him settle. But nothing helped, until an hour later when Rishi stopped crying as abruptly as he had started. A few nights of the same episode and the parents made a trip to the pediatrician. After checking for signs of any other illness, the pediatrician, visibly relaxed, told them that it was colic and that they didn’t have any cause for worry.

In this blog, our pro-parent Arunima talks about baby colic and addresses key questions like:

• What is colic?
• What are the signs of colic?
• Why does your baby cry so hard?
• How to soothe colic babies?
• How to understand whether your baby is sick or has colic?
• Home remedies you can try.

What Causes Colic Pain(Excessive Crying) in Babies?

While yes, as a new parent you don’t really have reason to worry too much if your baby is colicky, it can be quite unsettling.