What Causes Excessive Crying In An Infant?

Posted on Mon, 8 Aug 2016

Question: Dear Sir,
My baby date of birth is 5th May 2016. He is crying a lot all the time mostly during evening time. And also he sleep only 6-8 hrs per day on an average. We consulted with doctors, they prescribe medicine for colic.
May i know the remedies to sooth the baby or how to care to make him relax ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Continue giving anti colic medicine

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for choosing this platform

I have gone through the detail and do understand your concern.
Crying in babies peak between two to three months and in most of the cases the underlying reason could not be detected.It is said that evening crying is mostly due to colic called evening colic and relieves with the use of anti colic medication.I would suggest you to continue giving anti colic medicine as advised by your doctor.
Sleep abnormality is very common in early infancy and the sleep cycle usually gets normal by 4-6 months of age.
Apart from giving anti colic medicine you may also try swinging the baby gently in a rhythmic motion,taking him outside in the open air or let him suck something.Burp him well after each feed to avoid gaseous distension causing discomfort.
I suggest you not to loose patience and keep your nerves cool as this would subside as the baby grows.

I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any more queries.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj