What is colic?

Colic often occurs in the first few months of a baby's life and its cause is largely unknown. But if your baby cries for several hours a day and you can't find a reason for this, it may be colic.

Caring for a crying, colicky baby can be very stressful and your Plunket nurse, other Wellchild provider or GP maybe able to suggest things you can do to help your baby