When Babies Cry all the Time

Crying all the Time Research shows that crying follows a developmental pattern (also known as the crying curve) during the first few months of life. Crying increases at two or three weeks of age, peaks between six and eight weeks, and then slows down after that, generally hitting its lowest level by around four months. Babies also cry more often during late afternoons and early evenings, when they need to release tension after a long day.

To cope with this, first check that your baby's basic needs are met (for example, she may need a diaper change, be too cold or too warm, or hungry). If she's comfortable, dry, and fed and she's still crying, she may be lonely or blowing off steam. Some babies like to be rocked and cuddled, while others prefer lying in their crib while listening to music. Still, others like to look at lights, or want to go to sleep.

Some babies may cry for hours and be hard to console. They are often called "colicky." Unfortunately researchers and practitioners don't have any hard-and-fast answers for parents desperate for a solution. In severe cases of colic, some pediatricians may prescribe medication to help calm the infant. Talk to your doctor if you can't seem to soothe your baby.

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