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	Pediatric Advisor 2006.2: Colic (The Crying Baby)
		Colic is unexplained crying (not due to pain or hunger).
		Colic tends to occur in babies with a sensitive temperament.
		Colic is also not due to excessive gas, so don't bother with extra burping or special nipples.
	www.med.umich.edu /1libr/pa/pa_colic_hhg.htm (1340 words)

	Baby colic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Infant colic (also known as baby colic and three month colic) is a condition in which an otherwise healthy baby cries or screams frequently and for extended periods, without any discernible reason.
		New studies at the Colic Clinic at Brown University demonstrate that nearly half of babies with colic have mild gastroesophageal reflux.
		Babies with lactose intolerance or reflux cry more and longer when left to lie on their backs but parents are not suggested to put the baby to sleep on their front as it increases the likelihood of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Baby_colic (865 words)

	kellymom.com :: Newman :: Colic in the Breastfed Baby
		The notion of colic has been extended to include almost any fussiness or crying in the baby, and this may be valid since we do not really know what colic is. There is no treatment for colic, though many medications and behaviour strategies have been tried, without any proven benefit.
		Aside from the colic that any baby may have, there are three known situations in the breastfed baby that may result in fussiness or colic.
		The mother should feed the baby on one breast, as long as the baby actually gets milk from the breast (see videos at www.thebirthden.com/Newman.html) until the baby comes off himself, or is asleep at the breast.
	www.kellymom.com /newman/02colic_in_bf_baby.html (1829 words)

	Child Health Library - Digestive and Liver Disorders - Colic
		A baby will cry for these reasons, as well as for other problems, and parents must try to determine what is causing their baby's stress, often by trial and error.
		Babies have been noted to cry for specific lengths of time every day, as they are getting used to the world, and as their parents are learning to interpret their needs.
		Also, babies with colic may burp frequently or pass a significant amount of gas, but this is thought to be due to swallowing air while crying, and is not a cause of colic.
	www.chp.edu /greystone/digest/colic.php (1037 words)

	Colic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Colic is uncontrollable, extended crying in a baby who is otherwise healthy and well-fed. Every baby cries, but babies who cry for more than three hours a day, three to four days a week, may have colic.
		Although colic is not thought to be due to pain, a baby with colic may look uncomfortable or appear to be in pain.
		Babies who are bottle-fed may swallow air from the bottle: try feeding the baby in a different position, or using a bottle and teat designed to reduce the amount of air the baby swallows during a feed.
	nejat.net /Colic.htm (1032 words)

	BabycareAdvice.com Articles: Colic
		Teething is NOT a cause of infant colic because apart from the RARE occurrence where babies are born with a tooth, it is very UNCOMMON for the first tooth to appear before the age of 3.5 months, a time when infant colic generally disappears.
		Understandably a severe diaper rash could cause discomfort for a baby due to a "sore bottom", and she may cry due to the stinging or burning effects of urine (pee) or stools (poop) on tender raw skin, that has occurred as the result of a diaper rash.
		Although colic is RARELY due to a medical problem, its is important when a baby cries for long period of time and is NOT able to be calmed by soothing methods, that she is examined by her doctor to rule out any underlying medical problem.
	www.babycareadvice.com /babycare/general_help/article.php?id=46 (2595 words)

	I think my baby has colic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Colic is often determined by using the "Rule of Three." It usually starts when the baby is about three weeks old and lasts until he's about three months old.
		Babies with colic cry at about the same time of day, often after their late afternoon or evening feedings.
		If your doctor believes that your baby's colic symptoms are related to an allergy or sensitivity to milk protein, he may recommend a hypoallergenic formula made from extensively hydrolyzed casein.
	www.enfamil.com /products/formula_finder/i_2_5.html (451 words)

	Caring for Your Crying Baby (Colic) - Patient Information from California Pacific Medical Center's Department of ...
		Colic tends to occur in high-needs babies with sensitive temperament.
		If none of these measures quiets your baby after 30 minutes of trying and she has been fed recently, your baby is probably trying to go to sleep.
		To prevent this from occurring, when your baby is drowsy but not crying, place her in the crib and let her learn to self-comfort and self-induce sleep.
	www.cpmc.org /advanced/pediatrics/patients/topics/colic.html (1162 words)

	Colic - DrGreene.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Colic is a powerful rite of passage, a postnatal labor pain where new patterns of family life are born.
		Colic is not contagious, but babies do respond to the emotions of those around them.
		A careful physical exam is wise to be sure the baby does not have a hernia, intussusception, a hair tourniquet, a hair in the eye, or another medical problem that needs attention.
	www.drgreene.com /21_1051.html (1270 words)

	Your Colicky Baby
		Colicky babies may spit up from time to time, but if your baby is actually vomiting and/or losing weight, call the doctor.
		Breastfed babies get colic too; in these cases, dietary changes by the mother may help the colic to subside.
		Other theories are that colic is due to a baby's temperament, that some babies just take a little bit longer to get adjusted to the world or a day and night cycle, or that some babies have undiagnosed gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
	kidshealth.org /parent/growth/growing/colic.html (694 words)

	Colic Baby \| Colic Symptoms \| Crying Baby Remedies
		Baby colic is usually diagnosed by the "rule of threes," beginning between the third and sixth week of life, and in severe cases, lasting up to six months.
		Gripe Water is a homeopathic colic remedy which has proven beneficial for calming symptoms associated with baby colic and baby gas pains.
		Whether it be a baby swing, baby stroller, a ride in the car, or a walk in a baby sling, a colicky infant can be soothed by motion.
	www.colic-baby-bootcamp.com (598 words)

	Living Through Your Baby's Colic
		A baby with colic will quite literally howl with pain and will bring her knees up into her chest to try to relieve it.
		A small number of babies suffer from a milk allergy (either to breast or formula milk), which may be the cause of the colic symptoms and may respond to a soya-based milk.
		Coping with colic is very hard work and extremely frustrating for you, but you should be able to dramatically reduce your baby's suffering if you keep at it.
	www.babyminestore.com /newslivingthroughbabycolic.html (1352 words)

	Welcome to Colic Calmers
		Colicky babies are very alert and subsequently, their response - the clenched fists, the pained expressions, the back arching, the flaying limbs and the inconsolable crying - is a result of all these immaturities expressing themselves.
		By providing colicky babies with the loving support and the calming touch they need to process all their new demands, you can help break the vicious cycle of crying and overstimulation that is colic.
		If you find that your baby is prescribed a medicine like Zantac and it is having an effect on your baby, chances are that either your baby does not have colic, or the colic is disguising another condition, such as reflux.
	www.coliccalmers.com /drlevy-01.htm (1650 words)

	Colic (Crying Baby < 3 Months Old) \| Child Health & Safety \| Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
		Colic is the normal fussy crying seen in healthy babies.
		Remind yourself that colic is part of your baby's "personality" (temperament) and has nothing to do with your parenting or any disease.
		Colic improves after 2 months of age and is gone by 3 months.
	www.seattlechildrens.org /child_health_safety/health_advice/colic.asp (590 words)

	Natural colic treatment through nutrition and caring.
		We are often given a “diagnosis” of colic for the frequently long-crying baby.
		Often the baby with colic is prescribed sedative drugs with potentially dangerous side effects.
		When baby’s digestive tract is suffering from reactions to any food, or recovering from infection, lactase enzyme (that digests lactose) becomes temporarily reduced.
	www.babyreference.com /colic.htm (793 words)

	Colic
		Colic episodes may last anywhere from a few minutes to three hours or more on any given day, although babies with colic are likely to cry as long as two to three hours several days a week.
		Many colicky babies draw their legs onto their abdomens, clench their fists, tense their abdominal muscles, or thrash around and appear to be in pain during these crying episodes.
		Colicky babies are irritable, but continue to be interested in feeding — a baby not interested in feeding may be ill. You may want to call your doctor's office every week to let the staff know how you and your baby are doing.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00058.html (2294 words)

	Your Child \| Colic
		Colic is when an otherwise healthy baby cries more that three hours a day, for more than three days a week, between ages three weeks and three months.
		The baby’s cry is loud and they may have a red face and a tense, hard belly, because the abdominal muscles tighten with crying.
		Colic usually starts to improve at about six weeks of age, and is generally gone by the time your baby is 12 weeks old.
	www.med.umich.edu /1libr/yourchild/colic.htm (2156 words)

	Colic in babies
		Baby cries loudly, often for two to three hours and can't be comforted.
		If your baby cries loudly all the time and cannot be comforted, you should first consult a doctor before deciding he or she has colic.
		Some doctors think that if a baby is breastfed and the mother eats food that can cause gas, this may cause colic or make it worse.
	www.netdoctor.co.uk /diseases/facts/babycolic.htm (871 words)

	BabyUniversity.com Baby Boards - Baby Colic Massage
		I found the colic massage did not work during the actual crying episodes, as the baby's abdomen was too rigid to be massaged.
		Place the baby on his back on a washable blanket, in case the oil stains it.
		Grab the baby's ankles and gently shake his legs in an up-and-down motion, unbending the knees gradually, until his heels rest on the blanket and his legs are straight.
	www.babyuniversity.com /forums/showthread.php?threadid=53757 (715 words)

	Colic - MayoClinic.com
		If your baby cries about the same time each day and nothing you do seems to comfort him or her, your baby may have colic.
		Colic usually starts a few weeks after birth, peaks at about 6 weeks of age and usually improves markedly by your baby's third to fifth month.
		Although colic can be extremely distressing for both you and your child, you can take comfort in the fact that it's not permanent.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/colic/DS00058 (262 words)

	Colic Calm Gripe Water, Natural Relief of Infant Colic and Gas
		Colic Calm has significantly reduced his gas and pain, and I am very relieved as a parent.
		I didn't know about Colic Calm for the older girl when she had colic, just gripe water from a health food store which really didn't seem to do anything.
		Colic Calm gripe water and its logo are trade marks of TJ Enterprises LLC.
	www.coliccalm.com (1048 words)

	iBaba Herbal Baby Colic Remedies - Natural Cures for Colic Baby
		The baby's body language can be a hint as well - it may become red in the face or pull its legs up in an attempt to relieve the pain in its stomach.
		Colic may become worse when the baby is lying down, therefore, symptoms will often improve if it is walked around.
		My little grandniece was so sick with colic, she would cry ceaselessly for hours after feeding, and her face was a mess with acne.
	www.nativeremedies.com /ibaba_for_colic.shtml (1079 words)

	Colic
		Colic is one of the most dreaded words that parents fear.
		Colic is when a baby cries uncontrollably for hours on end without any noticeable cause and no possible cure.
		Lengthy crying can cause stress and frustration, so if you have a baby with colic, it is important to enlist as much help as possible to give you temporary breaks from the crying.
	www.babyminestore.com /edu_colic.html (235 words)

	Baby Colic Relief Infant Colic Remedy
		Parents of colicky babies are well versed in “the colic dance” - a combination of bouncing and rocking movements that distract and soothe their fussy baby.
		Sears: “For restless, colicky babies who don’t sleep well in mom and dad’s bed, now there is an alternative arrangement that may give you and baby a peaceful and happy night sleep.
		The Amby Baby Motion Bed is a perfect choice for fussy babies with colic or reflux who don’t sleep well in bed with mom and dad.
	www.ambybaby.com /infant-baby-colic.php (427 words)

	Colic definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Colic is characterized by episodes of irritability, loud crying, and what appears to be abdominal pain with the legs drawn up and the abdomen feeling rigid.
		Colic usually lasts from several weeks of age to 3 to 4 months of age.
		Parents should not assume new abdominal pain and loud crying in their baby is colic.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2779 (324 words)

	Colic - Healthy Kids and Pediatrics - health and medical information produced by doctors
		The term "colic" refers to the occurrence on a frequent, usually daily, basis of severe crying, apparently associated with stomach pain.
		Colic typically begins at about two to three weeks of age; reaches its peak at two months; begins to subside by three months; and is gone by three-and-a-half to four months of age.
		But the frustrating fact remains that although one in five babies has colic and much research has been done on the topic, there is no one proven cause of colic.
	www.medicinenet.com /colic/article.htm (513 words)

	48 Hours to Colic Relief - The FREE Towle Method of Baby Colic Management
		My name is Brad Towle and I discovered a method to manage colic, to the point where our daughter Anjolie had no colic crying episodes and slept soundly between feedings at night.
		She has remained free from colic since 48 hours after I started using this method on her and kept it up for about 4 months.
		We know how hard it is to have a baby with colic, so the information is free to use.
	www.babycolic.com (567 words)

	CD Baby: COLIC: Colic
		Colic has recently been writing and recording with Chris and Drew Peters, who are co-authors of the current Black Eyed Peas hit single "Don't Lie" (as well as having worked with the likes of Kid Rock, Ted Nugent, Electric Six, etc.).
		Their drummer, De Nage as we used to call him, keeps perfect time and helps bring Colic to another level of musicality.
		After dropping a series demos since 2003, Detroit rock act Colic celebrates the release of its first legit studio CD with a gig this Friday, June 17th, at the Magic Bag in Ferndale.
	www.cdbaby.com /cd/colic (512 words)

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	www.nocolic.com (128 words)

	Colic: Newborn Health - iVillage
		My son is four weeks old and he has colic.
		Colic: What it is and how to help [article]
		Your baby may have colic if: Periods of crying started within the first three weeks of life.
	parenting.ivillage.com /newborn/nhealth/topics/0,,4rp3,00.html (184 words)

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