Introduction: Colic manifests itself in irritability, restlessness, and inconsolable crying in infants. It is mostly caused by an underdeveloped intestine. There is no standard treatment for colic; symptoms are usually alleviated non-pharmacologically, and the use of probiotics has also been proven effective. Elimination diets are not recommended as a way to prevent or relieve colic. It is important that healthcare professionals have the appropriate knowledge in the field of nutrition and are able to provide expert advice to breastfeeding mothers about their diet. Purpose: The aim of this thesis is to review scientific and professional literature in order to present contemporary evidence on the influence of maternal diet on the incidence
of colic in infants. Methods: We obtained the sources from the EBSCOhost, PubMed, and DiKul online networks. Using the PRISMA method, we systematically reviewed the literature and examined seven articles, which we classified into eight levels according to the hierarchy of evidence quality. Results: Six out of seven sources indicate that maternal diet may reduce colic symptoms (especially crying time) in infants. Two studies demonstrate the effectiveness of a low FODMAP diet, with the results of one study showing that eliminating dairy products effectively reduced colic symptoms. Two studies indicate an improvement in colic symptoms when certain foods are eliminated. The study with the highest level of evidence does not link the mother's diet to infant colic due to insufficient evidence and does
not provide recommendations on dietary changes or elimination diets. Discussion and conclusion: Despite the results of some studies, recommendations remain that do not
recommend diets and the elimination of foods from the diet. With elimination diets and the elimination of individual foods, we risk nutritional deficiencies. These can occur especially when eliminating dairy products, which are a source of important nutrients such as calcium. If a diet is indicated or a woman decides to follow one, it is important that it is properly supervised by a professional and that nutrients are adequately replaced.
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