If your child is experiencing colic, it may be due to something in your diet that is passing through the breastmilk. Here is a list of foods that may be the culprit. You can eliminate all foods at once or just a few at a time, depending on how severe the colic is. It sometimes takes up to two weeks for a food to get out of your system, so be patient. Good luck!
- Dairy products
- Caffeine – coffee, tea, soda
- Soy products
- Peanuts
- Shellfish
- Chocolate (sorry!)
- Citrus fruits
- Wheat
- Chicken
- Beef
- Eggs
- Nuts
- Corn
- Prenatal vitamins (The iron may be irritating to baby. Ask your OB for an alternative if this is the culprit.)
- Gassy vegetables:
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Onions
- Green peppers
- Tomatoes