Ep. 9 - Colic vs. "Normal" Crying -- What's Going On & What To Try
Surviving Tiny Humans: 10 Minute Triage for Newborns & New ParentsShow Notes
Newborn crying can feel endless — and when you’re sleep-deprived, it’s hard to know what’s normal and what might be something more.
In this episode of Surviving Tiny Humans, Dr. Kailey Buller breaks down the difference between typical newborn crying (yes, it can be hours a day) and colic, using the classic “rule of threes” — and explains why colic isn’t really a diagnosis so much as a description of how much crying is happening.
We’ll walk through the most common reasons babies cry excessively, including: an overstimulated nervous system (and how to use the 7 S’s to soothe)
reflux (what to look for, and how to troubleshoot)
an immature GI system (and simple ways to help)
You’ll also learn one of the most practical, low-risk things to try if your baby is colicky or fussy, like reducing cow’s milk protein (not lactose) in your diet or choosing the right type of hydrolyzed formula.
And at the end, Dr. Buller shares one of the only supplements with solid evidence for helping colic .
If you’re in the trenches with a baby who won’t settle, this episode will help you feel less helpless and more clear on what’s worth trying next.
If you want an even deeper breakdown, Surviving Tiny Humans covers colic and troubleshooting in more detail: https://a.co/d/0hNEhhnH
Resources mentioned: the 7 S’s, cow’s milk protein vs lactose, and the probiotic Lactobacillus Reuteri -- strain DSM 17938.
And don't forget to follow the show so you don’t miss the next triage!
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