What Is Colic—And What Can I Do To Help My Baby?

• Evidence level: Anecdotal
• Best time to try: 20 to 30 minutes after feeding
• Safety: High

“No scientific studies prove that massage relieves colic, but there are parents who say it helps,” says Friedman. You can lay the baby on the floor and, starting at her belly button, gently walk your fingers clockwise, forming concentric circles outward. Try this 20 to 30 minutes after a feeding.