Colic – is it reflux, gas or an over-sensitive baby?
The "C" word in baby circles. It brings terror to the hearts of parents everywhere. But what exactly does "colic" mean? Colic is actually defined as excessive crying: an otherwise healthy and well-fed infant who cries more than three hours daily more than three days a week for more than three weeks. However, the term is thrown around loosely, and often implies tummy aches. Regardless of the definition, if your baby, or a baby you know, cries even close to that amount, you may want to read on. Here are the medical facts about colic: birth order does not affect colicmethod of...