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Baby Colic and Gas Quiz

Do you know how to help your crying baby?

Babies who often cry inconsolably may have:

Gas

Baby colic

Acid reflux

All of the above
Baby colic may be caused by:

Bottle feeding

Constipation

Too much attention

None of the above
Baby gas may be caused by:

Foods in mom's diet

A change in baby's diet

Air swallowed during crying or feeding

All of the above
Baby colic almost always goes away by:

3-4 months of age

6-8 months of age

Baby's first year
You may soothe a baby with colic by:

Changing your baby's diet

Holding your baby differently

Giving your baby a pacifier

All of the above
You may help reduce gas in your baby by:

Burping baby every 2 to 3 ounces

Gently massaging baby's stomach in a clockwise position

Using collapsible bottle liners if bottle fed

All of the above
Treatments that may relieve baby colic include:

Anti-gas or anti-reflux medication

Over-the-counter baby colic cures

Topical salves

All of the above

It's time to call a doctor if:

Your baby stops gaining weight

Your baby has a temperature over 100.4°F

You're so exhausted you fear you could hurt your child

All of the above

Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on December 19, 2008

Sources: Sources

SOURCES: Merck Manual of Medical Information: Home Edition, Pocket Books, 1997. WebMD Medical Reference: "Your Baby's Crying: Could It Be Colic?" Steven J. Parker, MD, associate professor of pediatrics, Boston University School of Medicine; WebMD pediatric consultant; co-author, Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care (1998 edition). American Academy of Family Physicians: "Colic: Learning How to Deal With Your Baby's Crying." American Academy of Family Physicians: "Colic: What You Should Know." Nemours Foundation, KidsHealth.org: "Your Colicky Baby." The New Parents Guide: "Does My Baby Have Colic?"

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