Colic can be a very frustrating thing for a parent. While every baby cries on a regular basis, the baby with colic will cry for more than three hours each day, more than three days each week. A baby with colic cries much more than another baby. Colic generally appears at around three weeks of age, and generally disappears in the baby’s third month. While colic is generally a harmless condition, it can create quite a bit of frustration on the part of parents and caregivers. Knowing some of the possible causes of colic, however, can help parents and caregivers to reduce the duration and intensity of their baby’s colic, if not get rid of it altogether.

The fact of the matter is that researchers aren’t certain what causes colic. There is some evidence to suggest that colic is caused by problems with digestion. There is also evidence to suggest that this is not the case. Still, relieving gas pains may help to reduce the amount of crying that a baby with colic experiences. There are a variety of products that you can try that may help with gas, including things like gripe water and herbal supplements.

Another potential cause of colic is a combination of factors. The immature nervous system that a baby has, along with a temperament that can make the baby very sensitive to his environment, can cause a baby to react to regular stimuli by crying. Once the baby starts crying, he is unable to stop because of the immaturity of his nervous system. Here again, there are possible remedies if this is the cause of your baby’s colic, including swaddling blankets and other products.

The good news about colic is that it is rarely a serious condition for your baby. Your baby will generally eat as she should, and she will very likely continue to gain weight normally. The biggest challenge that a parent has when their baby has colic is the amount of anxiety that the crying can cause in the home, whether it is with the parents or with other siblings.

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