This information is about infant colic. You'll find out why your baby's frequent crying may be normal and what you can do to help.
All babies cry, of course.
On the average, a healthy baby will cry for about three solid hours out of every 24. And to a new father whose nerves are raw or to a new mother whose body may still be exhausted from pregnancy and birth, even 15 minutes can seem like an eternity. But some babies, between about one and three months of age, seem to be affected with prolonged bouts of inconsolable crying or colic. These colicky babies cry for hours on end, often drawing up their legs in what looks like terrible abdominal pain, no matter what any one does for them. The crying often occurs after feedings or late in the afternoon or evening.