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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
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