If your baby’s basic needs are met — he’s not hungry and doesn’t need his diaper changed, for example — try to help calm him by talking to him, playing with him, or taking him outdoors for a ride in the stroller. Soon you’ll know more about what works to calm your baby to end these crying spells a little more quickly. If your baby seems inconsolable, it may be colic. Contact your baby’s healthcare provider if you’re concerned about what’s causing the crying.