Interventions for reducing excessive crying in infantile colic
| Comparisons | No of studies | Effect size (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| *Effect sizes are weighted. | ||
| Eliminating cows' milk protein v control | 5 | 0.22 (0.10 to 0.34)* |
| Herbal tea v control | 1 | 0.32 (0.10 to 0.54) |
| Anticholinergic drugs v control | 5 | 0.46 (0.33 to 0.60)* |
| Reduced stimulation v control | 1 | 0.48 (0.23 to 0.74) |
| Parental responsiveness v no cows' milk protein | 1 | 0.30 (0.06 to 0.55) |
| Soothing techniques and information v control | 1 | −0.37 (−0.69 to −0.05) |