Is Your Baby Crying Excessively?

Colic, Gas & Tummy Discomfort Explained By Expert Paediatrician and Newborn Expert

If your baby cries for long periods, pulls legs to the tummy, or seems uncomfortable after feeds — you are not alone. Most babies experience digestive discomfort, but knowing what is normal and when to worry makes all the difference.

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Many parents worry:

  • “My baby cries every evening”

  • “Gas drops aren’t helping”

  • “Is this colic or something serious?”

  • “Everyone is giving different advice”

As a UK-trained neonatologist, I want to reassure you — most crying is benign, but some signs should never be ignored.

WHAT IS COLIC?

Infant colic is defined as:

  • Crying for more than 3 hours a day

  • On more than 3 days a week

  • In an otherwise healthy baby

It usually begins at 2–3 weeks, peaks around 6–8 weeks, and settles by 3–4 months.

Common features:

  • Baby draws knees to chest

  • Red face, clenched fists

  • Crying worse in evenings

  • Feeds normally in between

Knowing Why Helps You Help Your Baby

Colic and gas occur because:

  • The baby’s gut is still immature
  • Swallowing air during feeds
  • Oversupply or fast milk flow
  • Overstimulation
  • Cow’s milk protein sensitivity (in some babies)

🚫 It is not caused by poor parenting
🚫 It is not because breastmilk is not enough

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What You Can Do

✔ Proper burping techniques
✔ Feeding position correction
✔ Avoid over-feeding
✔ Gentle tummy time
✔ Identifying triggers

✔ Discuss with a newborn baby specialist doctor

❌ Avoid:

  • Frequent medicine switching
  • Gripe water/ghutti
  • Home remedies suggested online

Consult immediately if your baby has:

  • Poor feeding

  • Poor weight gain

  • Vomiting (especially green or forceful)

  • Blood in stools

  • Fever

  • Excessive lethargy

WHY CONSULT DR KIRAN SHRIVASTAVA

  • UK-trained Neonatologist & Paediatrician
  • Experience in advanced NICUs in the UK and Mumbai
  • Trained in family-centred neonatal care
  • Child Expert in feeding, digestion & newborn behaviour

📍 Consulting across Jogeshwari, Andheri, Powai, Juhu, Versova, Vile Parle, Khar & Bandra in Mumbai

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