This fussy period typically begins at around 2 weeks of age and tapers off at around 3 . Fussiness is generally more pronounced during the evenings. Each infant is different and will experience different degrees of colic. Similarly, each infant will be soothed by something different. Below are techniques that you can consider when attempting to soothe a colicky infant.
Stress is known to produce chemical changes within the body.
This may be an issue for breastfeeding mothers as breast milk can become bitter-tasting and may play a role in an infant s fussiness. Therefore, it is important that mothers get sufficient rest, have adequate supports and engage in stress-relieving activities. Newborn have underdeveloped digestive systems and often experience discomfort and pain resulting from gas. Along the lines of food items, there is some debate over whether a mother s diet can increase the gas that an infant experiences. There are also food items that can be ingested in order to help with gas.