Colic is defined as "excessive crying." An infant with colic usually cries for more than three hours per day on more than three days per week.
Ø Colic occurs with equal frequency in the following groups:
Males and females
Breast- and bottle-fed infants
Full-term and preterm infant
The first and second child (and other siblings as well)
Ø OTHER CAUSES OF EXCESSIVE CRYING
There are a number of reasons, other than colic, that an infant may cry excessively; these can range from simple problems such as hunger to more serious problems such as infection.
Ø COLIC MYTHS AND FACTS
There are a number of myths about the causes and treatments of colic. You can learn to separate myths from facts through education and support
Ø COLIC MANAGEMENT
Babies have their own good reasons. But they don't have the words to tell us what's wrong, and even the wisest parents can't read their baby's mind.
