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[B] The following conclusions are supported by fair evidence:
Observational studies indicate that the prevalence and the amount of crying associated with infant colic are similar in breastfed and formula-fed infants. Breastfeeding may not have a protective effect against colic but neither is it detrimental. Therefore, mothers who are breastfeeding should be encouraged to continue to breastfeed.
Results from systematic reviews, clinical trials and a national position statement found that