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Every mother prays that her baby will not be colicky. Colic is a term used to describe crying in a young infant for which a physical cause cannot be identified. Young babies cry and “an average” 1-4 month old cries up to 3 hours a day. The below average baby is that “good baby” one hears about. The above average baby cries for long periods. The crying with a colicky baby usually starts in the late afternoon or early evening which is classic but some colicky babies can even cry and be irritable throughout the day. It is also more common with first borns. Typically the parents will take their baby to the doctor to make sure there is no physical cause that can be readily identified.
There are plently of theories about why this happens but it really is just not well understood. There are two ways I know of helping a colicky baby. One is to learn and practice infant massage. Another way is babywearing. You’re usually holding the baby for long periods when they are crying so babywearing is a great alternative. Babywearing is done by carrying your baby in a sling-type baby carrier. Find a good sling like the Maya Wrap Lightly Padded Sling or the Maya Wrap MamaBaby Sling. Find one and have free shipping at www.itsyouandmebaby.com Fortunately colic resolves around 3-4 months of age but if you have become used to wearing your baby you will enjoy the experience for as long as you’d like!
