Baby colic
Updated: 2024-02-14
Description
When a healthy, well-fed infant cries often, long and hard or is very fussy at the same time of day for no known reason.
Self-care
Ways to soothe include giving a pacifier, turning on white noise, or gently rocking baby in arms or in a swing. Parent self-care involves letting someone else take over or putting the baby in a crib.
When to seek immediate medical care
See a healthcare professional right away if:
- Crying might be caused by a fall, injury or illness.
When to make a doctor's appointment
See a healthcare professional for symptoms of baby colic, such as:
- Loud, hard crying that may sound like screaming or being in pain.
- Change of face color and body tensing while crying.
- Crying about the same time every day, often in the evening.