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Gut discomfort indicator

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Gut discomfort indicator

Infantile gut discomfort (colic) can be prevented – but in case the symptoms have already appeared, usually they can be reduced. By using the gut discomfort indicator you will see the potential risk level, if your child might be affected by gut discomfort

Answer the questions and the colic calculator will provide you the result!

1/5 About the birth of your baby

How was your child born?

Was your child a premature baby?

Did your baby get antibiotics or incubator treatment in the first weeks of his/her life?

2/5 About feeding your baby

Do you breastfeed your baby?

Does your baby get any kind of infant formula?

Is your baby swallowing air during feeding?

3/5 About your baby’s behavior

Measure the time, how many hours was your baby crying today?

Is your baby fussy, irritabled and/or crying inconsolately especially in the evening hours?

Are these symptomes typical for your baby while crying: red face, clenched fists, pulled up legs, hard tummy?

4/5 Questions about the mother

Did you have a colicky baby earlier?

In case you are breastfeeding: Is it possible, that you have milk protein allergy?

In case you are breastfeeding: are you consuming foods that can cause distention (e.g. beans, peas, mushrooms, onions, lentils)?