Your baby is fed and changed, but still cannot stop crying. You are wondering what is wrong and the one thing you can think of is that the baby is having colic. If this is the case, keep in mind that colic is common for babies, but can be prevented with simple changes in your attitude.
The first thing you should check is if the baby needs to be fed, if the baby is thirsty or if there is something else that causes discomfort. This can be something minor like the clothes being too tight or an eyelash that is in the eye. See that the baby has no apparent reason for crying. Then check if the baby has any signs of illness. Fever, sweat or signs of nervousness might mean that the baby has a cold. If everything seems fin, the baby might have a colic hit. In this case, you should hold the baby in your arms and try to relax her. Reduce anything irritating in the room like bright lights or loud noises. If the baby is scared of something or dislikes company, move to a room that you can be alone and calm the baby down. Make sure the baby understands your presence through cuddling and hearing your voice.
Colic might appear because of the food you consume. Spices and certain fruits like strawberries can be bad for your baby. Avoid food that is irritating to you and your baby if you are breast feeding. There are many foods that can cause your baby to have colic so you should take notes of the food you eat and see if it hurts the baby.
The one thing you can do to relax your baby is to hold the baby in your arms and talk in a soft voice. It might be difficult for you to understand how much babies need their parents, but you should always remember this. There are also studies that show that babies that are being held a lot during the day don't have colic hits. So make sure your baby sees you and hears your voice. Talk or sign a soft song to the baby. Hold the baby in your arms until the colic stops.
If your baby suffers from colic, you should make some simple changes in your life for a few months. Spend time with the baby during the whole day and don't take advantage of the time that she is feeling well to do the house work. Babies that have colic suffer from lack of contact, so if you spend time with the baby during the whole day, colic will be reduced. You should also try to keep calm and avoid thinking that it is your fault. It is only normal that some babies will experience this situation.