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Colic and breastfeeding
- Colic
- Constipation
- Mastitis
- Milk supply
- Reflux
- Sore nipples
- Thrush
- Tongue-tie
If your otherwise healthy baby cries inconsolably for 3 or more hours a day, at least 3 days a week (and it's been happening for 3 weeks or more), it could be caused by colic.
Colic usually starts when a baby is a few weeks old.
It's a common problem that should get better by the time they are around 3 or 4 months.
Symptoms of colic
Babies cry for many reasons, but look out for the following signs:
- intense crying lasting several hours
- clenched fists, arched back, knees being pulled up to tummy
- red or flushed face when crying
- they are inconsolable – nothing you do seems to make it better
- their tummy rumbles or they're very windy
There are other reasons your baby may be crying.
It's a good idea to check if they:
- are hungry
- have a dirty or wet nappy
- have wind or constipation
- are too hot or too cold
- are bored or overstimulated
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