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Sometimes your baby cries for seemingly no reason at all. Often called 'colic', crying of this nature usually occurs between 3 weeks - 3 months of age. There are many opinions as to what causes colic - one theory is that trapped wind is causing stomach pain, another is that the crying often causes wind - and so the problem makes itself worse and others say that 'colic' doesn't really exist at all. But whatever it's called, persistent crying is tiring and upsetting for parents. Below you will find some suggested ways to alleviate 'colic'. Please note that if you are in anyway concerned about your child's health, you should seek professional advice from your child health nurse or doctor.

some ideas for colic relief

  • seek the advice of a Chiropractor
    some cases of colic have been associated with spine missalignment caused during the birth process. Chiropractors have had success in treating colic in infants through gentle, painless, spinal adjustments. See our Chiropractors page
  • herbal 'colic relief' preparations available from pharmacies
       (always discuss the symptoms with your pharmacist before giving any remedy and ensure that you follow the manufacturers' usage instructions)
  • articles and advice from:
       - Better Health Channel, Vic

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Chiropractors, Babies & Colic Relief


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