The next step then, is to consider whether any reason for the baby's schedule can be identified. Caffeine is a stimulant which passes into breast milk. If caffeine seems to be the cause of the problem, it may not be necessary to abstain totally. Food allergies also may be involved. These were ultimately attributed to her sensitivity to foods that I was eating and passing through my breast milk.
Evening is the most painful time and morning the most comfortable for many infants with colic.
Perhaps this is because the mother does not eat during the night. Our second child, Helen, also suffered from severe food allergies, but we were much better informed after her arrival and were able to control her colic a few weeks after it appeared. Both children had the tendency to prefer sleeping during the morning. If food allergies are suspected, talk to your La Leche League Leader about eliminating some of the most likely allergens from your diet. Supplements such as vitamins or fluoride may also interfere with a baby's ability to sleep.