Dealing With Baby Colic: 12 Methods Parents Swear By

A colicky baby cries for hours with no apparent reason. If your baby screams every evening and you're exhausted, you're not alone. Here are 12 methods to try. What Colic Is Colic is crying lasting 3+ hours a day for 3+ weeks. It's not dangerous but exhausting. Most babies outgrow it by 3-4 months. The 12 Methods White noise, swaddling, gentle movement, stomach time, infant probiotics, frequent burping, checking for tongue tie, adjusting feeding position, simethicone drops, gripe water, dimmed lights, and tag-teaming with a partner all help some babies. Self-Care Take breaks. This is temporary. If overwhelmed, check your mental health. Colic is temporary. Try methods, be patient. You're doing great.