Colic - the bane of any new mom

Before having GM, I heard stories of how some parents had to stay up nights, comforting a baby who was suffering from colic.  I experienced this twice during the first month and I learnt a lot from the experience.  To say that it is a tiring experience is the least, the handling a distressed baby is worse.  From what I have read and gathered from pediatricians, this condition can happen during the first three months and then tends to disappear.
Both times that GM had the symptoms of colic or in Malay "kembong", I think could have been avoided if I paid more attention to details.  GM is bottle-fed mainly and this can contribute to "gas".  I learnt at the hospital that one shouldn't shake the bottle when mixing the milk with water, it is better to swirl it around so as to minimize the introduction of air bubbles into the milk.  Burping is an act of necessity and not one to be taken lightly.  I gently pat his back while holding him in an upright position.  I will alternate the patting with a gentle circular strokes.  Amazing how his burping would bring a smile to my face - simple pleasures.
During the first month, I bathed him once a day, around 9 am, followed by his sunbathing routine.  After every bath, I would apply either Yu Yee oil or Telon oil on his tummy and the soles of his feet.  I would use circular moves on his tummy and soles.  I would also apply them at bedtime.  The one time I forgot, I had to "walk the house" till 6am.  During his second
month, I bathe him in the morning and late afternoon/early evening - around 6pm and the routine has now changed to applying the oil after his bath.
I would also have him lie on his tummy a few times a day, supporting his  forehead before he was able to lift his forehead.  He seemed to enjoy being in this position although for short periods of time.  Sometimes, I would lie down and have him lie on his tummy on my tummy.  He often falls asleep while we do this.
Every morning before or after his bath, I would go through an "exercise routine" with him.  I would place him on his back and move his legs as if he is pedalling a bicycle.  He seemed to enjoy doing this.  I read somewhere that this movement helped in releasing any gas from the tummy and sure enough, he would often pass gas after or during our exercise session.
Sometimes when I have him in my arms, I would also gently massage his back even though he hasn't just had his milk.
Alhamdulillah, since he was born, he is almost 3 months old now, I only had to go through the fussiness twice,  I hope what they say is true and I will not have to worry about colic in a few more days.  However, I will continue with his routine as it seems to keep him comfortable.