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.

When crying can be trying

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.

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