A recent study conducted by the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute found that out of 526 babies, roughly 25% had signs of colic at six weeks of age. However, by three months of age, 85% of those cases had cleared up entirely. There is no real cure for a colicky infant, but there are some things you can do to make your life and the baby's growing pains more bearable. 

Before panicking, try a natural colic remedy. Often colicky infants can be somewhat soothed by changing a few simple habits. First, consider eating habits. Is your baby hungry? Try feeding the distressed infant, or pacifying the baby with a pacifier. Often the sucking motion can ease the colic pain because the continuous motion encourages healthy digestion, saliva production and regulation of body processes, without all the excessive swallowing and gas. Some babies respond well to Pedialyte, or plain liquids. 

Next, try soothing your baby. Cuddling, holding, singing to and rocking babies often helps the inconsolable crier. Be sure that the baby isn't wrapped up too tightly, as excessive warmth can cause a baby to cry even more. Background noise like a vaporizer, a vacuum cleaner, classical music, heartbeat or ocean waves CDs or a washing machine can lull a colicky baby to sleep.

A gentle tummy massage or a warm bath might soothe the distressed infant. Some babies need an extra boost relieving gas, so the tummy massage could help there too, as will rocking your baby facedown on your lap. Alternative remedies for colic include everything from herbal teas (peppermint and chamomile, but not star anise tea) and massage therapy to infant swings and vibrating cribs.

It's important that you don't take this adjustment phase personally. Many parents fear that their child "doesn't want to bond" or that their child will grow up to have an unpleasant disposition. This is simply not true. By four months, at least 85% of colicky children will have grown out of their senseless, exasperated crying fits. While patience is the only real cure, there are baby steps that you can take along the way for colic ease.