How long does colic last?

Doctors say that a baby may have colic if he or she cries in a pattern of 3’s – more than three hours each day, more than three times each week, for at least three weeks in a row. For most parents, whether or not they have had a child with colic, this sounds pretty daunting.

Worried parents of hard to settle infants often want to know “How long does colic last?”    A newborn automatically brings with him or her sleepless nights and a dramatically changed schedule, but a newborn who shows signs of colic can be even more challenging. Parents often feel frustrated, depressed, and worn out when their child has colic, making the question of how long colic will last an important question to help them handle the situation.

The good news

The frustrating thing about colic is that there is no definite, single, provable cause of this condition, which makes it very difficult to determine exactly how long it should last or how to get rid of it. While most infants (and their parents) do grow out of colic by the time they are three months old, there is no way to tell if your child is one of those children or one who will continue to show signs until they reach six months.

The best thing you can do is remind yourself that this phase will end soon enough and work on finding ways to soothe and comfort your child’s cries.

Suggestions for colic relief

Luckily, colic has been an issue for infants and parents for a long time, so there are plenty of ideas for colic treatment.

Some ideas that parents frequently find successful include:

• Swaddling with a soft blanket such as the Soothing blanket
• Correcting feeding position to facilitate better digestion
• Bouncing gently. The Bounce a Bye Baby is comfortable way to strengthen your core muscles while comforting your infant

If you are feeling tired and maybe even a little discouraged by your infant’s colic, you are not alone. Many parents struggle with this period of their baby’s development, but soon enough it will pass. In the meantime, keep trying to find the best solution for relieving your infant’s colic.

Infant products can help with colic relief

Luna Lullaby offers a variety of products to help parents who are seeking colic relief for their baby. Our Soothing Swaddle blankets are a great way to swaddle your little one and the Bounce a Bye Baby can serve many purposes for parents including a comfortable way to bounce your baby.  And for maximum comfort while nursing or bottle feeding – try another one of our award winning products the Bosom Baby Nursing Pillow.