Crying due to colic? Please suggest...

Mary - posted on 09/17/2012

Can someone give my daughter in law some adivice. Andrew is a 1 1/2 yr old. During the day he is a normal little boy, plays, gets into things etc..But when it comes totaking a nap or going to bed he screams bloody murder!! He will not go to sleep. He well even slap his head,bang his head anything t stay awake this is really puting a hardship on my son and daughter in law. Does anyont have any suggestions? someone also said it could be colic but i thought it was just for newborns.

Markordor - posted on 03/22/2010

Ok Brandy I will try . Also his stool is black nowadays. I give gripe water. But it is not helpful so far. Thank you for your suggestions. Sure I will write back to you.

Brandy - posted on 03/20/2010

My dr. told me to give my son green tea hot or cold whatever my son wanted but make sure it's cafeene free I use melaleuca tea and let me tell you that has helped my son, so he gets a cup of tea about 1 1/2 before bed and he sleeps great and got potty great now too. email me and we can talk more about what I have changed for him as well. good luck I know it's hard when you don't know what is wrong

Markordor - posted on 03/19/2010

Thanks Christy

Christy - posted on 03/18/2010

could be stress related

Christy - posted on 03/18/2010

My 3 year old daughter had really bad colic since she was about 6 weeks old the doctor had me giving her chamomile tea to help relax her it is caffeine free and herbal so it will not hurt

Markordor - posted on 03/18/2010

Thank you Moms for clarifying my doubts about colic.

Markordor - posted on 03/18/2010

Yes Jackie i'm a watchdog nowadays, stopping everyone to feed him anything except what I have prepared. Now I'm clear from all you Moms that it is not Colic.

Tiffany - posted on 03/17/2010

Colio at his age...no no. Somethings arigh but I IDW. I would personally be questioning his sitter!

Jackie - posted on 03/17/2010

Ya, colic is a newborn thing. You should def. find out what he is eating...but maybe even separation anxiety, or an issue with his sitter. Does he do this when you leave him with a different person? Or other times when you leave?

Markordor - posted on 03/16/2010

Thanks Christina...

Christina - posted on 03/16/2010

Try Grip water. You get it over the counter from the pharmacy at most stores like safeway and places like that...

Markordor - posted on 03/16/2010

Thanks Lea for your information. I'll try to question them.

Markordor - posted on 03/16/2010

No Lisamarie he is not constipated but his stomach is soft and somewhat black in colour. I hope it will get rid soon. So your angel is doing fine... good!!! hugs and kisses to her...

Lea - posted on 03/15/2010

2 year olds do not get colic. That is something newborns get. I would question his caregivers about it - what is he eating, his behavior, symptoms, etc. Then take him to the doctor.

Lisamarie - posted on 03/15/2010

Is he constipated? My daughter was constipated really badly for about a year, the docs couldn't find anything wrong with her and blamed me, said I wasn't feeding her properly!! Anyway, I got a second opinion and they found she had a hernia and it was making it painful to go to the toilet so she held it in. She had surgery the day before her 2nd birthday, she's now 3 and absolutely fine! :)

Markordor - posted on 03/15/2010

LisamarieThanks for the reply and the article. My son just cry suddenly and won't stop crying. Its not that he miss us but something is there that I cannot understand. He is healthy and active and sometimes hyper also. He use to take grapes but i peel the skin, my MIL sometimes use to give without peeling the skin.

Lisamarie - posted on 03/15/2010

Hey, I have never heard of a two year old with colic, maybe your son cries when you're not there because he wants you there? Anyway, I found this article about colic for you, hope it helps. :)



"Colic is inconsolable crying in a healthy newborn baby with bouts of fussiness and irritability. The condition has no known cause but is harmless, although it can be very distressing for parents or carers. It's very common, affecting up to two out of every 10 babies.

Colic is uncontrollable crying in a baby. It's not known what causes colic.

Colic usually affects babies in the first few weeks of their lives but generally goes after about four months. Crying can be intense and furious and it may last for several hours a day over a few weeks. Although crying can occur at any time, it usually gets worse in the late afternoon and evening, and can affect your baby's sleep.



Although colic isn't thought to be due to pain, your baby may look uncomfortable or appear to be in pain. Babies may arch their backs, draw up their legs to their tummy, become red in the face and pass wind.



Colic isn't a serious condition. Research shows that babies with colic continue to eat and gain weight, despite the crying. If your baby doesn't do this, see your health visitor or GP.



The main problem with the condition is the stress and anxiety it creates at home, especially if it's your first child. You may find being unable to comfort your new baby stressful, as well as finding it difficult to cope with the constant crying, so it's important for you to have support and to take a break if things get on top of you.

The cause of colic isn't known. Painful wind may contribute to colic, but there is little evidence to prove that it's linked to digestive problems.



Another theory is that while their digestive systems are maturing, some babies are intolerant to certain substances such as lactose (sugar found in milk) passed on through breastfeeding and formula milk. However, evidence to support this is limited.



Another possible cause may be your baby's temperament. This may make your baby highly sensitive to the environment, and he or she may react to stimulation or changes by crying.



If you smoke during pregnancy, your baby is twice as likely to get colic.



Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is also associated with excessive crying in some babies. However, GORD symptoms include vomiting and difficulty sucking, and these aren't usual symptoms in babies with colic."