About colic
Making Sense of Infant Colic
Infant colic is a common issue that can start soon after birth and continue through the first months of life, even in healthy babies. It’s marked by long, intense crying spells that are hard to soothe and seem to come out of nowhere.
These episodes can leave parents feeling exhausted, worried, and unsure of what their baby needs—often leading to a visit with the pediatrician. Colic is more common than most families realize, affecting up to 40% of babies in the first four months.
Even with years of research, the exact cause of infant colic isn’t fully understood. Parents and healthcare professionals are still searching for clear answers that could make this phase easier to handle.
What we do know is that, for some babies, targeted digestive support can make a difference. Digestive enzymes—like the lactase used in Easycol BABY+®—may help ease discomfort when colic is linked to difficulties breaking down lactose.
Signs Your Baby May Have Colic
Inconsolable
crying
I cry for long periods every day, and it happens again and again each week.
Signs of tension
This causes the baby’s body to tense up all at once.
Legs pulled up toward the tummy
It’s a common sign seen in babies experiencing colic.
Flushed face
This happens because the crying lasts so long and the baby has trouble calming down.
Bloated tummy
The baby can build up excess gas and develop a bloated tummy.