Is massage therapy effective for babies with colic?

Infant colic is when an otherwise healthy baby has unexplained crying fits lasting for at least 3 hours with the cause unknown.

One method that can bring relief to some infants experiencing colic is massage.

Massage to the baby’s chest and tummy can assist with stimulating digestion, and reduce the symptoms of colic.

A colicky baby will often have trapped gas that is causing additional discomfort.

Massage will help the baby pass the gas which in turn will reduce the symptoms.

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