In breastfed infants , evidence suggests that a hypoallergenic maternal diet may be beneficial for reducing symptoms of colic .
In formula-fed infants , colic may improve after changing from a st and ard cow ’s milk formula to either a hydrolysed protein formula or a soy-based formula .
Fibre-supplemented formulae had no effect .
Infantile colic , the cause of 10–20 % of all early paediatrician visits , can lead to parental exhaustion and stress .
A systematic review was conducted to examine whether dietary change provides an effective therapy for  infantile colic .
Efficacy of herbal tea preparation in infantile colic.
We evaluated the effect of an herbal tea preparation on  infantile colic  in a prospect i ve double-blind study . The use of tea eliminated the colic in 19 ( 57 % ) of 33 infants , whereas placebo was helpful in only 9 ( 26 % ) of 35 ( p < 0.01 ) . The mean colic score was significantly improved in tea-treated infants . No significant differences were noted between groups regarding number of night wakings
In breastfed infants , evidence suggests that a hypoallergenic maternal diet may be beneficial for reducing symptoms of colic .
In formula-fed infants , colic may improve after changing from a st and ard cow ’s milk formula to either a hydrolysed protein formula or a soy-based formula .
Fibre-supplemented formulae had no effect .
Infantile colic , the cause of 10–20 % of all early paediatrician visits , can lead to parental exhaustion and stress .
A systematic review was conducted to examine whether dietary change provides an effective therapy for  infantile colic .