Infacol recently conducted world research and found that whilst infant colic effects 1 in 5 babies, only 1 in 3 new mums admit that they know what it is and how to treat it. I am one of those Mums, I am 100% sure that Isla had this as a baby. It really upsets me thinking back and that I didn’t understand what was up with her, wishing her to just go to sleep.
I remember the hours she screamed the house down whilst clenching her knees up. It’s horrible to think she was going through this and I didn’t realise what was happening to her. I wish I had this information back then!
Signs and symptoms of infant colic
They include the following:
Intense crying bouts
Crying in the late afternoon or evening that lasts several hours
The babyโs face is red and flushed when they cry
The baby clenches their fists, draws their knees up or arches their back while crying
The effects of these sleepless nights can have a huge impact. Isla slept through the night for the first time when she was nearly 3 years old. Research by Infacol has shown that more than half (56%) of British mums say a lack of sleep has affected their relationship with their partner, and a further third (38%) say it has affected their relationship with their children. Sleep deprivation is also well-known for negatively impacting on concentration and mood.
Competition with Infacol and The White Company
Infacol are giving one lucky reader a 0-6 months baby sleeping bag from The White Company. The baby sleeping bag is worth ยฃ32. In a snuggly wadded 2.5-tog weight, this sleeping bag has grey marl yarn-dye stripes, and a gorgeous embroidery of Kimbo the elephant to the top. The smallest sleeping bags, designed for babies aged 0-6 months, also feature poppers beneath the armholes to create a smaller, snug fit.
This competition closes at midnight on 16th November 2017.

Chrissy Harris
October 26, 2017Only one in three muMs are aware of colic and its signs – good post And lovely prize thanks
Dean Boyle
November 16, 20171 in 3
Emily Henley
October 26, 2017Just one in three – thought it would be higher!
Clare h
October 26, 20171 in 3
Heather Knotts
October 26, 20171 in 3
Sheila Bound
October 26, 20171 IN 3 . Very useful InformATIOn , thank you
TRACEY TIBBS
October 26, 2017ONLY 1 IN 3
Rhia
October 26, 2017Only one in 3 :S
abigail edkins
October 26, 20171 in 3 new mums
Rosalind Sargent
October 26, 2017one in three
Sophie Foulds
October 26, 2017One in 3 <3
Kerry Kilmister
October 26, 2017Just one in three
Stephanie Coals
October 26, 2017one in three!
Marion
October 26, 20171 in 3.
lyn burgess
October 26, 2017ONLY one in three!
Angela Boucher
October 26, 2017One in three new mums
Stephanie B
October 27, 20171 in 3
Lindsey Stuart
October 27, 2017just 1 n 3
Tina HEWITT
October 27, 20171 in 3 mums
Gillian McClelland
October 27, 2017One in three
LARA Latchem
October 28, 20171 in 3 mums
Emma
October 28, 20171 in 3
fay
October 28, 2017Only 1 in 3 new mums admit that they know what it is and how to treat it.
Jules Eley
October 28, 20171 in 3
Sarah Forster
October 29, 20171 in 3!
Sue Bowden
October 29, 2017Only one in three
Maria P
October 29, 20171 in 3
Jemma Dwyer
October 29, 20171 in 3
Toni Pearson
October 29, 20171 in 3
Jo Hutchinson
October 30, 2017one in three
Charlotte Bell
October 31, 20171 in 3! I’M due my first in March but have got myself well clued up x
Angela Cameron
October 31, 2017To soothe my always crying colicky baby, I have successfully used “Babies magic tea”. I was drinking the tea and was also giving directly to my little one and got him soothed instantly.
Jo McPherson
November 1, 2017Only 1 in 3
Hannah Rowley
November 1, 2017One in three
becki gates
November 1, 20171 in 3
KELLY l
November 2, 2017oNE IN THREE!
Sarah Lambert
November 2, 2017Only one in three , so surprising
Liz Slade
November 4, 20171 in 3
Gillian Turner
November 4, 2017One in three mums! Quite low that.
Sarah Pybus
November 5, 20171 in 3
Chloe Busby
November 5, 2017My 3rd child had colic and i never really knew what to do To help him! I hope our 4th baby doesnโt have it! Weโll find out in janaury lol xxx
Chloe Busby
November 5, 2017Ooh forgot to ADd the answer: 1 in 3
Rebecca Phillips
November 6, 2017One in three. Both my children had colic. It was awful
Kirsty Ward
November 7, 2017One in 3, My little girl is currently suffering from Colic! ๐
Mickie Bull
November 7, 2017One in three!
Amy Pest
November 7, 20171 in 3
Tracey Belcher
November 8, 20171 in 3 mums
Katherine McDonald
November 8, 20171 in 3
Lorraine Stone
November 10, 20171 IN 3
Lorna Peppiatt
November 10, 20171 in 3
Jessica Barber
November 10, 2017One in three new mums.
Dana park
November 10, 20171 in 3
hazel bowyer
November 11, 2017Just one in three!
Jodi hill
November 12, 2017Only one in three! Def tho that It would be highEr.
Rebecca Cusick
November 13, 2017Only one in three
Katy Hacket
November 13, 2017one in three
Rebecca Alderson
November 14, 2017Only 1 in 3
CRAIG AUSTIN
November 14, 20171 in 3
Alison
November 15, 2017ONLY ONE IN THREE NEW MUMS
Claire farley
November 15, 20171 in 3
Kirsty N
November 15, 2017Just one in three mums…that surprises me a little as most families I know had little ones who suffered.
Rachael obrien
November 15, 2017One of the hardest things to diagnose and so upsetting for parents When they dont understand .
With only One in three new mums x
Katie
November 15, 20171 in 3
Donna c
November 15, 2017Only 1 in 3?! Gosh i felg like t only one!
jamie millard
November 15, 2017Only 1 in 3.
hOPEFUULY More now!
eloise mccarthy
November 15, 20171 in 3
carol rowley
November 15, 20171 in 3 mums
shelley jessup
November 16, 20171 in 3
Ruth Davies
November 16, 2017One in three new mums
donna l jones
November 16, 20171 in 3 new mums
Maria Jane Knight
November 16, 2017One in THree mums
linda curtis
November 16, 2017Just one in three mums x
katie chamberlain
November 16, 20171 in 3 mums
paula cheadle
November 16, 20171 in 3 Mum’s
sarah fielding
November 16, 20171 in 3!
Sharon Lou Johnson
November 16, 20171 in 3 mums
Kay Broomfield
November 16, 20171 in 3
Michaela Jennings
November 16, 20171 in 3
Robyn Clarke
November 16, 20171 in 3
Tammy Neal
November 16, 201716th November 2017
Em S
November 16, 2017one in three
Alison Clifford
November 16, 20171 in 3 mums