Managing Colicky Babies

Got a fussy baby? About 20% of babies suffer from colic1. Learn more about the possible signs and solutions.

What is colic?

What is colic

 

When your baby cries excessively or is fussy and there is no obvious cause, it may be colic. All babies cry, but your baby may have colic if they cry for more than 3 hours a day, at least 3 times a week, for over 3 weeks. Colic usually starts in the first few weeks of life and babies may cry more often in the evening and at night. Colic is difficult, but there are things you can do to help soothe your baby.

If you are worried about your baby's crying, talk to your doctor.

Why L.reutery?

L. reuteri is a soothing probiotic naturally found in breast milk and has been clinically shown to:

  • Reduce crying time in colicky babies2,3^
  • Support a healthy and balanced gut flora in your baby's digestive system3
  • Promote regular stools and tummy comfort4

50 percent

 

 

Reduced crying time in colicky babies in as little as 1 week2^

3 days a week

 

≥ 3 days/week

3 weeks

 

≥ 3 weeks/month

3 hours

 

≥ 3 hours/day

Signs
A lots of crying

 

Lots of crying

Clenched Hands

 

Clenched hands

Gas

 

Gas, bloating, cramps 

Legs drawn to chest

 

Legs drawn to chest

Red Face

 

Red Face

Things you can do to help
Swaddle & side-to-side rocking

 

Swaddle & side-to-side rocking

Walking

 

Walking

White noise

 

White noise

SOOTHING PROBIOTICS (L.reutery)

 

SOOTHING PROBIOTICS (L.reuteri)

SOOTHING PROBIOTICS

^In breastfed infants.

1 Vandenplas Y, et al. Prevalence and Health Outcomes of Functional Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Infants From Birth to 12 Months of Age.  J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2015;61(5):531-537.

2 Chau K et al. Probiotics for Infartile Colic: A Randorized, Double Blind, Plscebo Controlled Trial Investigating Lactobacilus reuteri DSM 17938. J Pediatr. 2015;166(1):74-78.

3 Savino F et al. Lactobacillus reuteri DGM 17938 in Infantile Colic: a Randomized, Double Blind, Piscebo-Controlled Trial. Pediatrics. 2010;128: e528-e533.

4 Concorullo P et al. Lactobacillus reuteri (DSM 17936) in infarits with functional chronic constipation: a double blind, randomized, placebo controlled study. J Pediatr. 2010;157(4):598-602.

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