Colic pain typically occurs 2 months onwards
It is a constant cry due to dull aching tummy pain due to gaseous distention.
It is diagnosed after excluding other serious causes of pain.
This is a dull boring pain occurring generally during evenings.
The aim of the methods below is to distract the baby from this pain.
TIPS FOR COLIC PAIN MANAGEMENT

• Carrying your baby during a crying episode
• Playing some soothing music in the background and gentle rocking of the baby.
• Avoid excess crying in baby by timely feeding.
• Burping the baby following feeds by patting the shoulder gently( at least 15 post feed)
• Give your baby a massage ( oil if not allergic) preferable in the evening with a bath( keep baby warm all through)
• Consider Simethicone drops( Colic drops) -they help reduce gas production
• Occasionally avoidance of dairy products/ caffeine in mothers diet can be considered.

 GET MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY IF BABY-

• Has a high pitch cry not responding to carrying the baby and calming.
• Child becomes floppy/ fits/ change in colour.
• Increased breathing effort/ distress/ abnormal sounds.
• Vomiting/ blood in the stool.
• Any localised swelling/ change in colour.
• Has a fever of 38C or above.