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Colic

A colicky baby can leave parents feeling helpless. We help you figure out whether or not it's colic and what remedies may actually help. 

Some babies just need to cry, but the good news is it won't last forever. Here's how to tell if your baby's tears are a sign of colic.

Does my baby have colic?

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New moms

There’s no miracle cure for colic, but with a little experimenting, you just might find something that helps

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I know you mean well, but trust me on this. I tried the books, the diets—I tried everything. No one simply accepts that their baby will scream all day.

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How I survived my baby’s colic

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New mom

Here’s what the medical community has to say about baby gas drops and how they compare to gripe water, homeopathic drops and probiotics for colicky babies.

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Breastfeeding

Babies in Canada seriously do cry more than infants around the word. These are some not-so-serious reasons why that might be the case.

Canadian babies cry more than other babies across the globe

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Humour

New research has found that giving a colicky baby a certain probiotic strain can actually reduce the time they spend crying.

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Parenting

Citynews reporter Galit Solomon shares her experience with baby massage for gas.

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New baby

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