Colic

Colic is when a healthy baby cries or fusses frequently for a prolonged period of time. If your baby regularly cries for more than 3 hours a day, he or she may have colic. Colic can start a few weeks after birth. It is generally worst between 4 and 6 weeks of age. Babies usually grow out of colic by the time they are 3 to 4 months old.

Colic doesn’t seem to happen for a clear reason. Sometimes nothing you do relieves the baby’s crying. This can be very frustrating for parents. Managing colic can add stress to already tired or stressed new parents.