Quick Orientation Test
What concerns you most? You can take the full test or focus on just one area.
For guidance only. If in doubt, consult your paediatrician.
Indicative — not a substitute for your paediatrician
Quick Orientation Test
This tool helps you identify possible patterns in your baby's discomfort. This is not a medical diagnosis and does not replace your paediatrician.
⚠️ Before you start
If there is fever, bilious vomiting, complete feed refusal or sudden lethargy, the test will detect warning signs and tell you what to do. In an emergency, call emergency services.
Have you already checked the basics?
Your baby's age
Questions adjust to age. How many weeks old?
🚨 Warning signs
If any is Yes, the test stops.
Has your baby vomited green (bilious) fluid or blood?
Are the vomits getting stronger or projectile?
Does your baby completely refuse feeds or can't eat?
Is your baby very lethargic, unusually sleepy, or does the cry sound different from usual?
Previous context
Has your baby been diagnosed with anything related to their discomfort?
You can select several if they have more than one diagnosis.
Is your baby receiving treatment for the above diagnoses?
Even if treated, other symptoms may persist or coexist. The test evaluates them equally.
Have there been any changes in the last 2 weeks?
How is your baby currently feeding?
Crying pattern
When is your baby most distressed or crying the most?
How long does the crying or irritability last in total per day?
How would you describe the crying?
While crying, does your baby draw their legs up or tense their abdomen?
Does your baby improve when held or moved?
Does your baby cry or become very irritable after visits, outings or a lot of activity?
Does your baby tolerate the pram or car?
Feeding
How long does each feed approximately last?
How is the latch at the breast?
Does your baby seem satisfied and calm after feeds?
How often does your baby want to feed?
Sleep
How many hours does your baby sleep in total per day (naps + night)?
Reference: newborns 16-18h, 2-4 months 14-16h, 4-6 months 12-15h.
How long can your baby stay awake before getting irritable or rubbing their eyes?
Referencia: <2m → ~45-60 min, 2-4m → 60-90 min, 4-6m → 90-120 min.
How difficult is it to get your baby to sleep once they show tiredness signs?
Does the worst moment of the day usually occur when your baby has been awake for a while?
Digestive symptoms
How often does your baby regurgitate or vomit small amounts?
Does your baby arch (stiffen backwards) during or after feeding?
Does your baby have a lot of gas or trouble burping during or after feeds?
Do your baby's stools contain mucus or any trace of blood?
Stools with visible blood → consult today without waiting for the test.
Posture and muscle tension
Does your baby turn their head equally to both sides?
Does your baby whine or cry during nappy changes, when stretching their arms or when laid on their back?
Do you notice tension or stiffness in your baby's neck, shoulders or back? Do they seem uncomfortable in certain positions?
Skin, allergies and family context
Does your baby have eczema, very dry skin or recurring irritated areas?
¿Tiene congestión nasal persistente sin catarro conocido?
Are there allergies, asthma or eczema in the close family (parents, siblings)?
Does your baby sweat easily on the neck or nape, or seem hot even when the environment is not warm?
Toca la nuca justo debajo del pelo — es la zona más fiable para detectar calor.
Is your baby currently taking any supplement?
Iron can temporarily cause digestive discomfort. Probiotics have limited evidence but cause no harm.
Context and pattern — Digestive
How is your baby currently feeding?
Is there a previous related diagnosis?
You can select more than one.
Is your baby being treated for the diagnosis?
Have there been any changes in the last 2 weeks?
When is your baby most distressed or crying the most?
How long does your baby cry in total per day?
Digestive symptoms and skin
How would you describe the crying?
While crying, does your baby pull up their legs or have a tight abdomen?
How often does your baby regurgitate or vomit small amounts?
Does your baby arch (stiffen backwards) during or after feeding?
Does your baby have a lot of wind or struggle to burp?
Do your baby's stools contain mucus or any trace of blood?
Stools with visible blood → consult today without waiting for the test.
Does your baby have eczema, very dry skin or recurring irritated areas?
Is there a family history of allergies, asthma or eczema?
How is the latch at the breast?
Sleep and rest
When is your baby most irritable?
How many hours does your baby sleep in total per day (naps + night)?
How long can your baby stay awake before getting irritable or rubbing their eyes?
How hard is it to get your baby to sleep when they show tired signs?
Does the worst time of day happen after your baby has been awake a while?
Does your baby cry or get more irritable after visits, outings or a lot of activity?
How long does the crying or irritability last in total per day?
Breastfeeding and feeds
How is your baby currently feeding?
When is your baby most upset?
How would you describe the crying?
How long does each feed approximately last?
How is the latch at the breast?
Does your baby seem satisfied and calm after feeds?
How often does your baby want to feed?
Posture and muscle tension
Does your baby turn their head equally to both sides?
Does your baby fuss when changing nappies, stretching arms or lying on their back?
Do you notice tension or stiffness in the neck, shoulders or back?
Does your baby improve when held or moved?
Does your baby tolerate the pram or car?
Urgent medical consultation
You have indicated a sign that requires medical evaluation. Do not use this tool as a substitute.
What to do now?
ℹ️ Diagnóstico previo tenido en cuenta
Medical review priority
Compatibility
Medical / digestive origin
Wellbeing / functional
Detected patterns
What you can do now
Posture after feeds
Keep your baby upright for 20-30 min after each feed. Avoid laying them flat immediately.
More frequent and calm feeds
Offer before they get very hungry. Calmer feeds → less air → less reflux.
When to see the paediatrician
If not gaining weight, refusing feeds or crying clearly interferes. Physiological reflux doesn't need medication.
Rhythmic movement and white noise
Walks, vacuum cleaner, hairdryer from a distance, white noise apps. Monotonous movement calms the nervous system.
Heat and tummy massage
Circular massage clockwise. A warm cloth on the tummy also helps.
About time
Peak around week 6. Usually resolves on its own between weeks 12 and 16. No specific treatment with proven efficacy.
Consult your paediatrician soon
CMPA requires clinical confirmation. Don't make dietary or formula changes without supervision.
If breastfeeding
If your paediatrician recommends it, dairy exclusion requires 2-3 strict weeks to see changes.
Keep a record
Note the symptom pattern for your paediatrician: when they cry, stool type, skin condition.
Reduce external stimulation
Dim light, soft voice, fewer visitors on difficult days. After outings, plan calm time before your baby reaches their limit.
Babywearing and contact
Ergonomic babywearing is especially effective for high-demand babies: movement and warmth regulate the nervous system without extra stimulation.
Predictable routines
Bath → massage → feed → darkness. Predictability reduces sensory overload.
Paediatric physiotherapy or osteopathy
A paediatric physiotherapist can assess in one session whether there is restricted mobility or muscle tension. Results are usually visible within a few sessions.
Massage and baths
Paediatric massage (Shantala technique) and warm baths relax the muscles. Do it when calm, never when crying.
Supervised tummy time
2-3 minutes several times a day on your chest or on a firm surface. Strengthens neck and back, and helps correct postural preferences.
Lactation Support
Can evaluate a complete feed and detect positioning problems, tongue tie, low supply or strong let-down reflex. Don't wait until your baby stops gaining weight to consult them.
Check the position
Body in a straight line, ear-shoulder-hip aligned. Baby's nose in front of the nipple before opening the mouth. A poor latch is the most common cause of inefficient and painful feeds.
Signs of good transfer
Hearing swallows, regular wet nappies (6+ per day from day 5), and an ascending weight curve are the best signs that your baby is getting enough.
Respect wake windows
Don't wait for clear tiredness signs. Wake windows: <2m → 45-60 min, 2-4m → 60-90 min. Offering a nap before the limit breaks the cycle.
Cortisol perpetuates the cycle
An overtired baby releases cortisol, which makes sleep harder and increases irritability. The solution is to anticipate sleep, not wait for exhaustion.
Light and environment
Total darkness for naps improves quality. A 30-min nap in darkness is worth more than an hour with light.
Additional recommended actions
⚡ Recent change detected
🌆 Witching hour pattern detected
Concentrated crying between 5pm and 10pm is very common in babies from 2 weeks to 4 months. It is not due to hunger or pain: it's the response to the accumulation of daily stimulation combined with the immaturity of the nervous system.
- Reduce stimulation from 4-5pm: dim light, soft voice, fewer visitors.
- Move the calming routine (bath → massage → feed → darkness) 30-60 min before the peak.
- Ergonomic babywearing is especially effective at this time of day.
- Usually improves spontaneously between weeks 12-16.
Ref: Purple Crying / Period of PURPLE Crying, Canadian Paediatric Society.
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ℹ️ Diagnóstico previo tenido en cuenta
⚡ Recent change detected
🌆 Witching hour pattern detected
Concentrated crying between 5pm and 10pm is very common in babies from 2 weeks to 4 months. It is not due to hunger or pain: it's the response to the accumulation of daily stimulation combined with the immaturity of the nervous system.
Area compatibility
What the pattern suggests
Qué puedes hacer ahora
Postura tras las tomas
Mantén al bebé incorporado 20-30 min después de cada toma. Evita tumbarlo horizontalmente de inmediato.
Tomas más frecuentes y tranquilas
Ofrece antes de que tenga mucha hambre. Tomas calmadas → menos aire → menos reflujo.
Cuándo ir al pediatra
Si no gana peso, rechaza tomas o el llanto interfiere claramente. El reflujo fisiológico no necesita medicación.
Movimiento rítmico y ruido blanco
Paseos, aspiradora, secador a distancia, apps de ruido blanco. El movimiento monótono calma el sistema nervioso.
Calor y masaje de tripa
Masaje circular en sentido de las agujas del reloj. Un paño tibio sobre la tripa también ayuda.
Sobre el tiempo
Pico alrededor de la semana 6. Suele resolverse solo entre semanas 12 y 16.
Consulta con el pediatra pronto
La APLV requiere confirmación clínica. No hagas cambios de dieta o fórmula sin supervisión.
Si hay lactancia materna
La exclusión de lácteos requiere 2-3 semanas estrictas para ver cambios.
Lleva un registro
Anota el patrón de síntomas: cuándo llora, tipo de heces, estado de la piel.
Reduce el estímulo externo
Luz tenue, voz suave, menos visitas. Planifica tiempo de calma después de salidas.
Porteo y contacto
El porteo ergonómico es especialmente eficaz: movimiento y calor regulan el sistema nervioso.
Fisioterapia o osteopatía pediátrica
Un fisioterapeuta pediátrico puede valorar en una sesión si hay restricción de movilidad o tensión muscular.
Masaje y baños
El masaje pediátrico (técnica Shantala) y los baños calientes relajan la musculatura.
Tummy time supervisado
2-3 minutos varias veces al día. Fortalece cuello y espalda, ayuda a corregir preferencias posturales.
Asesoría en Lactancia
Puede evaluar una toma completa y detectar problemas de posición, frenillo lingual, baja producción o reflejo de eyección fuerte.
Revisa la posición
Cuerpo en línea recta, oreja-hombro-cadera alineados. La nariz del bebé frente al pezón antes de abrir la boca.
Respeta las ventanas de vigilia
No esperes a ver señales claras de cansancio. Ventanas: <2m → 45-60 min, 2-4m → 60-90 min.
El cortisol perpetúa el ciclo
Un bebé demasiado cansado segrega cortisol, que dificulta el sueño. Anticipa la siesta antes del agotamiento.
No se detectan señales claras en esta área. Si el malestar persiste, considera hacer el test completo o consulta a tu pediatra.
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