Warmth soothes colicky babies: simple heat therapy cuts crying

NCT ID NCT07435948

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study tested whether applying gentle heat—using cherry pit pillows or warm towels—can help calm colicky infants aged 0-3 months. 75 babies were split into groups receiving heat therapy or standard care. Researchers tracked crying, sleeping, and feeding patterns. The goal was to see if these simple, drug-free methods reduce colic severity and improve baby comfort.

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Locations

  • Suleymaniye Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Child Diseases Annex Building, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, Zeyti̇nburnu, 34020, Turkey (Türkiye)

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