Crying, Colic, and Beyond

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09/03/2026

When your baby is struggling to feed, being told “they’re probably just tired,” “babies are fussy,” or “maybe they’re picking up on your stress” can feel incredibly dismissive.

Because feeding aversion is real — and it can be easy to miss in the early stages.

It doesn’t always start with screaming at the bottle or breast. It can look like turning away, pulling on and off, taking a few sips and stopping, feeding better when sleepy, needing distraction to finish a feed, or seeming hungry but refusing once feeding begins.

And while parental anxiety can understandably develop when feeding becomes stressful, that doesn’t mean anxiety caused the problem.

Babies communicate through their behaviour. When feeding consistently becomes difficult, uncomfortable or conflicted, it deserves a closer look — including why that baby may have started avoiding feeds in the first place.

You know when something has changed with your baby. You deserve to be heard. 🤍

09/02/2026

Reflux doesn’t always look like obvious spit-up. 👶

Sometimes the earliest signs are the ones parents don’t immediately connect with reflux — things like frequent hiccups, coughing or gagging, congestion, back arching, unsettled feeds, pulling away from the bottle or breast, gulping, or seeming uncomfortable when laid flat.

In this video, Dr. Jennifer Harris, board-certified pediatrician and founder of Crying, Colic, and Beyond, shares some of the early signs of reflux that can easily be overlooked.

One symptom on its own doesn’t necessarily mean reflux — but when several pieces of the puzzle start appearing together, it may be worth looking a little deeper.

Because reflux isn’t always about how much a baby spits up. Sometimes it’s about how they’re feeling and functioning. ❤️

💬 Did your baby have a reflux symptom you didn’t recognise at first?

09/01/2026

“Colic” tells us that a baby is crying a lot — but it doesn’t necessarily tell us why.

That’s why we believe it’s important to think of colic as a description, not a diagnosis.

Persistent crying may be your baby’s way of communicating discomfort, and sometimes there’s more to explore — reflux, feeding difficulties, allergies or intolerances, swallowing issues, or other sources of discomfort.

The goal isn’t to assume that every crying baby has an underlying medical problem. It’s to stay curious, look at the whole picture, and ask: What might this baby be trying to tell us?

Because sometimes “it’s just colic” shouldn’t be the end of the conversation. 💛

08/31/2026

“Colic” tells us what your baby is doing — it doesn’t necessarily tell us why they’re doing it. 👶

If your baby is crying for hours, difficult to settle, or seems genuinely uncomfortable, calling it “colic” shouldn’t always be the end of the conversation.

Sometimes there may be an underlying reason for that crying that deserves a closer look.

👩‍⚕️ Dr. Harris, board-certified pediatrician, explains why colic is a description, not a diagnosis — and what parents should know when their baby’s crying feels like more than typical fussiness.

Follow for Part 2, where we’ll talk about some of the things that can be hiding behind the “colic” label. 🤍

08/28/2026

After seeing what untreated or undertreated reflux can do, I can tell you this:

Feeling like every feed with your baby is a battle is not normal. 🤍

Crying at the bottle.
Arching away.
Pulling off even though they’re hungry.
Taking an ounce or two and refusing the rest.
Only feeding when sleepy or distracted.
Dreading the next feed before it even begins.

These aren’t things parents should simply be told to “wait out.”

When feeding repeatedly hurts or feels uncomfortable, babies can begin to anticipate that discomfort — and over time, feeding difficulties can become much harder to untangle.

You don’t have to wait until your baby stops eating altogether, drops percentiles, or develops a significant feeding aversion before asking someone to take a closer look.

Feeding your baby shouldn’t feel like a battle. And if it does, you deserve support in figuring out why. 🤍

08/27/2026

Could too much burping actually be making feeds harder? 🍼

Burping can be helpful for some babies — but more isn’t always better. Repeatedly interrupting a feed to burp, or trying to force a burp that isn’t there, can disrupt your baby’s feeding rhythm, increase frustration, and sometimes make it harder for them to settle back onto the bottle or breast.

In this video, Dr. Harris, a board-certified pediatrician, explains why when and how you burp your baby matters — especially if you’re already dealing with reflux, fussiness, or difficult feeds.

Sometimes the goal isn’t to get every bubble out. It’s to follow your baby’s cues and keep feeding as comfortable and low-pressure as possible. 💛

Not sure which type of appointment your baby needs? đź’›At Crying, Colic, and Beyond, our telehealth consultations are desi...
08/26/2026

Not sure which type of appointment your baby needs? đź’›

At Crying, Colic, and Beyond, our telehealth consultations are designed around four areas we commonly see families struggling with:

🔥 Reflux & colic
🥛 Allergies & intolerances
🍼 Feeding difficulties & aversion
đź’› Tube feeding & weaning

And if your baby seems to fall into more than one category, that’s okay. These issues often overlap — and looking at the whole picture is an important part of understanding what’s really going on.

Dr. Jennifer Prince is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in complex infant feeding and GI concerns, with telehealth appointments available to families around the world.

đź”— Visit the link in our bio to learn more about each consultation and find the right appointment for your family.

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