The cause of colic is not known and therefore a cure is not known either. Colic is the uncontrollable episodes in which a baby cries. This differs from a typical newborn who may seem to cry a lot because a colicky baby will cry for no reason. Colic may not be able to be stopped or cured, but parents have some options for trying to sooth their infant when they are going through an episode.

What doctors do know about colic has led to some common advice as to how parents should handle a colicky baby. There really are no medications recommended for helping a colicky baby, but there are things a parent can try with the baby. Some of these possibilities are quite simple to try, so it never hurts to at least give them a shot. One thing for parents to keep in mind is that what may work during an episode may not work the next time, so dealing with colic is an ongoing process of trial and error.