A baby with colic will appear to have abdominal cramps while drawing her knees up. She appears to have gas. Walking and rocking seems to help a colicy baby. At times, you may need to go for a car ride when all else fails. The continuous motion and engine noise seems to have a calming effect.
Some experts believe that colic comes from an under developed digestive system.
Usually, by four months she will outgrow it. Cereal may help a colicy baby given to her about half an hour before the bout begins. Be sure to check with her doctor. Breast fed babies seem to have less colic than bottle fed babies. This is most likely because breast milk is more easily digested .