A diary for
colic shows the baby's daily activities and the amount
of time spent in each one. The diary should include:
- Crying and fussing periods. Who was present when the
baby was crying? What comfort measures were used? Was the baby being held when
the crying began?
- Sleeping periods. Was the baby sleeping alone or in
the caregiver's arms?
- Awake times. Was the baby alone and happy or being
held? Were bathing, changing, or other activities taking place?
- Feeding times. How much formula was taken? How long
did the baby breast-feed? What position was the baby in during feeding? How was
the baby burped? Did the baby spit up or vomit after a feeding? If you are
breast-feeding, the health professional will want a record of your diet during
this period of time.
- Stool pattern. What is the amount, color,
consistency, and odor of the baby's stools?
- Number of wet diapers. What is the color, estimated
amount (small, moderate, or large), and odor of the baby's urine?
- Weight. When during the day was the baby weighed? Did
the baby have the same amount of clothing on each time he or she was
weighed?
