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

• Evidence level: None
• Safety: While the homeopathic drops themselves are typically harmless, the danger lies in relying on alternative practitioners who may lack formal pediatric training, potentially missing severe underlying medical issues like infections or true reflux.

Likewise, there is no definitive proof that homeopathy helps colicky babies. But according to Kemper, homeopathic remedies are considered safe, and they’re usually quite inexpensive. If you decide to try an alternative remedy, shop around for a practitioner who has experience with infants, and be sure to tell your family doctor. A study of homeopaths and naturopaths found that most had no formal paediatric training, and fewer than half said they would refer a two-week-old with a fever for emergency care, which suggests they might not recognize a potentially serious condition, says Kemper.