And when you're not completely familiar with the cause of their upset, it can make the situation all the more frightening.
Tending to a child who suffers from colic can be exhausting at the best of times, but by arming yourself with the necessary information required to understand your child's condition, you will be better equipped to tackle the problem.
According to Bio-Kult dietician, Jill Mc Vicker, the cause of colic is often misunderstood.
Clarifying the issue, she explains: “It is thought to be linked to digestion. So indigestion, trapped wind or the temporary sensitivity to the feed.”
If frequent and excessive crying has become part and parcel of family life since welcoming your new arrival, then your child may benefit from Bio-Kult Infantis- a probiotic and prebiotic mix- which has been proven to help with the treatment of colic.
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