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The community consensus is that colic comes from the baby's developing digestive system (usually settling by ~3 months), not from what mom eats, so most moms resumed a normal diet - including occasional outside food - after about a month, while eating thoughtfully and watching for lactose intolerance.
⚠️ Caution:This reflects community experience, not medical fact - if your baby has persistent severe colic, suspected food intolerance, or other concerns, check with your pediatrician. Several moms relied on their gynaecologist's or pediatrician's guidance.
Moms are pressured (often by family) to give up nearly all foods while breastfeeding and fear that anything indulgent will give their baby colic or a 'cold.' The community reassures, citing their gynaecs and pediatricians, that colic is about the baby's developing gut rather than mom's diet and usually passes by three months - so most resumed normal eating after a few weeks, watching only for lactose intolerance and choosing hygienic food, and reminding moms that nourishing themselves well matters for both energy and mood.
Here's what moms in our community shared based on their own experience.
Colic is linked to the baby's underdeveloped digestive system, not what mom eats, and usually settles by about 3 months - focus on nutrition. One mom ate practically everything after about a month, avoiding only potatoes and cabbage early on for gas.
Watch only for lactose intolerance: if you drink milk and the baby seems intolerant, try cutting milk for a couple of days; otherwise indulge.
Have indulgent food after about 4 weeks but order from good, hygienic, not-too-spicy places so you don't get acidity - your food shouldn't make you sick, since that affects baby care.
A balanced healthy diet is fine and you don't really need to avoid foods after about 2 months - just go easy on tea and fast food and keep nuts in healthy amounts.
If you suspect food is bothering the baby, reintroduce foods one by one to spot the culprit rather than dropping everything at once - and remember good nourishment keeps you energetic, while restriction can affect your mood.
The information shared on this page comes from real experiences of mothers in our community. While we strive to provide helpful insights, this content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your pediatrician, healthcare provider, or other qualified medical professional for any questions regarding your child's health or development.
Last reviewed: June 17, 2026
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