How to Adjust Your Diet When Breastfeeding a Colicky Baby

Many babies experience colic, or crying for at least 3 hours per day, 3 days or more a week. If you're a breastfeeding mother, you can combat colic by adjusting your diet to eliminate foods that might trigger the condition. Follow these tips.

Instructions

1

Eliminate all milk products from your diet for 7 to 10 days to see if your baby's colic improves. A protein found in cow's milk is a known trigger for colic, so abstain from eating all dairy foods for awhile.

2

Reduce the amount of spicy food you eat, or only enjoy these foods when you're not approaching feeding time.

3

Select foods that do not contain wheat, a known allergen that may cause colic. Instead, opt for gluten-free foods found in your grocery store's natural foods section.

4

Eat cruciferous vegetables, such as cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower, in moderation only. These vegetables irritate young breastfed babies.

5

Drink alcoholic beverages and those that contain caffeine sparingly. Both may cause colic.

6

Abstain from eating nuts and strawberries, two highly allergenic foods. Avoid foods containing garlic.