When crying can be trying

IT is not uncommon for newborn babies to go through periods when they appear irritable or cry for no reason.

But when a baby who is otherwise healthy cries for more than three hours per day, more than three days per week for at least three weeks, it is more than likely a condition defined as colic.

Colic is one of the most common feeding-related problems in young babies and there are a number of reasons why experts believe this occurs. These include immaturity of the digestive system, trapped wind, lactose intolerance and the balance of gut bacteria.