It’s important to remember that colic will usually resolve by itself when the baby is three to four months old. However, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Seek support from friends, family, and neighbors.
Child health
Laying the foundation for good health from birth through adolescence.
Getting it right from the start
While most parents are aware of the importance of nutrition when it comes to children’s health, few think about bacteria and the role they play in children’s health.
The fact is that good bacteria play a vital role in supporting a child’s immune system, promoting healthy digestion, and helping maintain a balanced gut microbiota.
Probiotics for lifelong health
Introducing good bacteria into your child’s diet through fermented foods and/or daily probiotic supplements can help foster the growth of good bacteria and establish a foundation for lifelong health. Certain probiotic supplements promote a healthy gut environment by inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria, reducing the risk of gastrointestinal infections and diarrhea in children.*
In addition, specific probiotic supplements can help strengthen the immune system of children and protect against infections and allergies.* Finally, probiotics for children also aid in digestion and nutrient absorption.
Choosing probiotics for children
Choosing the right strains and formulations of probiotics for children depends on their age and health needs. Probiotic-rich foods such as fermented foods can be incorporated into their diet.
Probiotic supplements for children are available in various forms such as chewable tablets, capsules or liquid drops.
Take the quiz
Take our Colic Quiz
Having a newborn is a joyous and rewarding experience, full of tender moments filled with unconditional love. However, it's not without its challenges, especially if your little one has colic. But what is colic and is it treatable? Test your knowledge.
QUESTION: 1
What is colic?
When otherwise healthy babies have periods of frequent, inconsolable crying
When babies cry constantly for a week
When babies don’t sleep full nights
QUESTION: 2
Approximately how many babies are diagnosed with colic?
5%
20%
35%
QUESTION: 3
Symptoms of a colicky baby can include:
Constant hunger
Clenched fists, flushed face, excessive gas and legs pulled up to the chest
Frequent burping
QUESTION: 4
What is one way to alleviate symptoms of colic?
Giving your baby probiotic drops
Ensuring your baby has loose-fitting clothes so that it does not apply pressure to your baby’s stomach
Ensuring your baby sleeps at least 10 hours per night
QUESTION: 5
True or false: Colic is a disease
False
True
QUESTION: 6
True or False: Colic symptoms usually resolve on their own in a few months
False
True
QUESTION: 7
True or False: Colic does not affect parents and siblings
False
True
QUESTION: 8
When does colic typically resolve?
After one week
After three to four months
It persists throughout childhood
QUESTION: 9
What is the typical age range for colic to occur in infants?
Birth to 2 months
3 to 6 months
9 to 12 months
QUESTION: 10
Can probiotic drops help with colic?
Yes, they have been shown to reduce colic symptoms
No, they have no impact on colic
Yes, but only if the mother is also taking probiotics
RESULTS
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