When does neonatal colic usually occur?

The onset of neonatal colic is usually in the evening and can occur in babies of any age.

Neonatal colic mostly occurs in the evening, mainly due to indigestion, intestinal inflammation, the baby will be manifested as a sudden awakening in sleep and cry, or after feeding can not calm down, some babies will also appear screaming, flushed face, clenched fists, cold limbs and other symptoms. For colic caused by indigestion, parents can gently press the abdomen to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, the pain symptoms can be gradually relieved. If the baby still cries after light coaxing and abdominal rubbing, parents should promptly take the baby to the pediatrician of the hospital to clarify the cause of colic, and then take targeted treatment.

In addition, parents can also use hot compresses to help relieve pain in newborns with colic, but need to pay attention to the temperature, so as not to cause burns to the baby.