Baby · Digestive
Baby Gas & Colic
Trapped air from feeding, crying, and a still-maturing gut. These are the free techniques our pharmacists try first — and the products worth keeping on the shelf when they're not enough.
Reviewed Apr 2026 by Nadia, PharmD
Common symptoms
- Crying after feeds
- Hard or swollen belly
- Pulling up legs
- Grunting while feeding
- Trouble sleeping
What pharmacists reach for
Organized by what you're trying to do right now. Every product carries an honest evidence rating.
When the cry has started
Acute, in-the-moment tools for a fussy belly. Warmth, a mechanical assist, or a single-dose drop — pick one, give it 10 minutes, then reassess.
Build a calmer gut over weeks
Daily probiotics with the strongest colic evidence in breastfed babies. Effects build over 2–4 weeks — give it a fair trial before judging.
Quick guide
When to talk to a pro
- Symptoms haven't improved after 7 days of consistent use.
- Your baby is under 3 months old — always loop in your pediatrician.
- You spot bleeding, fever, or sudden swelling.
- You're on prescription meds and want to check for interactions.