What is infant colic and when should you consult a doctor virtually?

Infant colic causes prolonged crying in otherwise healthy babies, typically under 3–4 months of age. In this episode, we explain safe home soothing strategies and when medical assessment is recommended in Europe.

In this episode, we cover:

• What infant colic is (recurrent, unexplained crying in a thriving infant)

• The “rule of three” definition (≥3 hours/day, ≥3 days/week, ≥3 weeks)

• Common patterns: evening crying, clenched fists, drawing legs up

• Safe home remedies: gentle rocking, white noise, swaddling, burping

• Feeding considerations and avoiding overfeeding

• The role of probiotics — and limits of evidence

• Warning signs: fever, poor feeding, vomiting, weight loss, lethargy

• When in-per ...