Crying and babies go hand in hand. It’s the only way your little one can communicate with you in the early stages. They cry to let you know they’re hungry, they need a nappy change or they’re ti...
Category: Colic relief tips
Tips for Soothing a Colicky Baby
Colic is a bit of a mystery and there are various possible reasons for babies experiencing the discomfort associated with it. It's hard to see your little one suffering from colic – but there are ma...
What is Infant Colic?
What is Infant Colic?
Colic in babies, otherwise known as infant colic, is defined as episodes of crying that may last for more than three hours a day, for more than three days a week. Often, the cry...
Can I Prevent My Baby From Getting Colic?
Being a parent is hard, whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned pro. And there’s nothing worse than seeing your little one in discomfort or pain. When it comes to infant colic, it can ...
Infant Colic Awareness Month
September is Infant Colic Awareness Month. With one in five babies being affected by colic, at Infacol we believe it’s important to create awareness of this sometimes confusing subject. This is why ...
Easing the Symptoms of Colic in Babies
Colic is common and affects around one in five babies in the UK. Although it can be distressing for both parents and babies, colic isn’t a serious medical condition and most little ones are free of ...
What is the ‘Elimination Diet’ and why is it recommended for babies with colic?
Well respected child and baby expert Martha Sears – mum of eight, registered nurse, former childbirth educator, a La Leche League leader, lactation consultant, co-author of 25 parenting books, lectu...
Baby massage for colic – Baby massage week UK 2013
Baby Massage For Colic - Guest post by Justina Perry To coincide with Baby Massage Week UK 2013 (13th May onwards), we thought it would be useful to get some tips on baby massage for colic from exper...
How to calm a restless baby
From persistently interrupted nights to constantly changing nappies, life as a new parent can be pretty demanding to say the least. A restless baby usually means that mum and dad aren’t going to get...
Treat colic with baby massage
The persistent cry of a colicky baby can leave exhausted parents desperate for a ‘cure’. There is an increasing amount of literature and evidence suggesting that this draining condition can be sig...