Do colic drops actually help?

We wanted a plain answer about timing

Our question about Infacol became increasingly specific: an hour before, immediately before, or after? We did not need a lecture. We needed to know when to give the drops.

The answer depends on the product, so follow the label and ask a pharmacist if it is unclear. Giving something consistently tells you far more than giving it randomly whenever the evening goes badly.

We tried Infacol, BioGaia and Gocce Gas Bimbi at different points. Infacol seemed to help. With BioGaia, honestly, we never knew whether it changed anything or simply made us feel that we were doing something. Gocce Gas Bimbi made the clearest difference for Ari.

The evidence is not dramatic

Simeticone and probiotic drops work in different ways, and some parents feel they help. Others see no change at all. We tried to remember that colic drops are a possible small help, not a switch that turns crying off.

Starting Infacol, BioGaia and a formula change together leaves you with no idea what helped. We know because that is approximately how our first attempt at problem-solving looked.

We also tried chamomile granules

We first asked whether Mama drinking chamomile tea might help. We then went further and added chamomile granules directly to Ari’s formula once a day. It seemed to help her poo and pass gas, which made the colic easier.

That is honestly what we did, but it is not something we would now tell another parent to copy. Young babies should not have herbal additions unless their baby’s doctor or pharmacist specifically advises it.