How long does it take for colic to go away?

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asked Feb 23, 2019 in Baby/Newborn by mildredpruitt (380 points)
How long does it take for colic to go away?

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answered Feb 23, 2019 by Gracy (149,380 points)
Colic can begin in babies from 2 to 3 weeks of age and can last until the baby is 3 to 4 months of age and in that time the baby normally just grows out of the colic and stops having the colicky symptoms.

Around 6 weeks of age the baby is usually having the worst symptoms of colic but it eventually goes away.

Babies with colic will tend to cry much more than normal such as crying excessively, often at the same time of day usually in the late afternoon or evening.

Babies normally cry when they're wet, dirty, hungry, scared or even tired but excessive crying can be a sign of colic in babies.

Colic usually occurs in babies 2 to 3 weeks of age and usually happens when swallowing too much air.

Some things you can try to treat a baby with colic is to lay the baby across your lap and gently rub his/her back, Swaddle him/her snugly in a blanket, Lay him/her on his back in a dark, quiet room, Soak him/her in a warm bath or try giving the baby with colic a pacifier to suck on.

The crying of a colicky baby will often seem discomforting, intense and as if the baby is in pain.

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