Preparing questions in advance can help parents have more meaningful discussions with their child’s physician regarding their child’s condition. The following questions related to colic may be helpful:

1. My baby appears to be healthy but cries nonstop in the evenings. Could it be colic?
   
   
2. What signs indicate that my baby has colic? How do I know it is not an allergy or some other problem?
   
   
3. Should I bring my baby in to see you?
   
   
4. What is causing my baby to have colic?
   
   
5. Is there anything in our home environment that may be aggravating my child’s colic?
   
   
6. What should I do while my baby is crying?
   
   
7. Cuddling, holding and rocking my baby do not appear to help. Should I continue doing this during his/her crying?
   
   
8. Do you recommend that I offer my child a pacifier during a crying episode?
   
   
9. What can I do differently during feedings that may help with my child’s colic?
   
   
10. How often should I burp my child during feedings?
    
    
11. Is there a special diet I should eat while I’m breastfeeding a colicky baby? Are there certain foods I should avoid?
    
    
12. Would you recommend a change in my baby’s formula?
    
    
13. Are there medications I can give my baby for colic? What are their side effects?
    
    
14. How long will my baby’s colic last?
    
    
15. Will all this crying hurt my baby or cause any lasting damage?
    
    
16. What changes in my baby’s condition should I report to you?
    
    
17. I’m frustrated. How can I possibly make it through months of this?