Baby tummy ache & colic – what’s behind it?

Every mom and dad knows it: The baby cries, squirms, pulls its legs up, and you immediately wonder: tummy ache? Colic? Or something else?

The fact is: babies need time to adjust to their new world after birth. Their intestines, digestion, and immune system are still immature. So crying doesn't automatically mean pain; sometimes it's due to hunger, tiredness, or simply overstimulation.

Stomach aches & colic – the most common causes

• immature gut that needs time to adjust
• Swallowing air while drinking (bottle or breast)
• Drinking too quickly or incorrect breastfeeding/feeding position
• Overstimulation during the day → more crying in the evening
• insufficient burping after breastfeeding/bottle feeding
👉 Particularly notorious: the "three-month colic". It appears in the first few months of life, is harmless but nerve-wracking for parents.

What really helps

• Abdominal massage
  Gentle, circular clockwise movements loosen small air bubbles in the abdomen.
  - Warmth & herbs
  A warm pillow relaxes and soothes. Practical: KUDDLY by sticklett – attached directly to the body, it provides gentle warmth and a calming scent of lavender, chamomile, and sage – selected medicinal herbs that gently soothe and relieve cramps.
  - Pilot's grip
  - Lay the baby face down on your forearm and gently rock them – a heating pad on their tummy makes it doubly soothing. Tip: The KUDDLY by sticklett heating pad stays in place and won't fall off.
  - Peaceful surroundings 🌙
  Dim the lights, reduce stimuli, and it will be easier for your baby to relax.

When to take your child to the pediatrician?

If your baby frequently experiences severe abdominal pain, has a hard abdomen, or you are unsure about anything, consult a doctor immediately. Act promptly if your baby has a fever, vomiting, or refuses to drink.

In conclusion: Unfortunately, stomach aches and colic are often part of the first few months. But with massages, the "airplane hold," warmth, and a clever helper like KUDDLY by sticklett, you can lovingly help your baby – and give yourself some more peaceful moments.