Infant nutrition: the challenge of colic in infants.

摘要

Colic, also known as unexplained infant crying, is "one of the most commonly encountered and least understood problems during infancy" (Keefe et al., 2006, p. 123). Occurring in both sexes, its incidence ranges from 15% to 25% (Keefe et al.) to as much as 40% (Clinical Update 119, 2008). Consequently, the possibility of encountering an infant with this condition is considerable. Nurses, therefore, need a solid understanding of the condition and its treatment.