Excessive infant crying and irritability: Which comes first — the unhappy baby or the stressed-out parent?
Parenting stress can affect babies, but studies don’t justify the conclusion that excessive infant crying is caused by stressed-out parents.
Parenting stress can affect babies, but studies don’t justify the conclusion that excessive infant crying is caused by stressed-out parents.
Colicky babies respond differently to stimulation. Could it be that their nervous systems are different? Research suggests this is possible.
Science suggests we can soothe a crying baby to sleep with a few minutes of walking…and waiting. How does it work, and why?
What is colic? Colicky babies cry excessively and inconsolably. Most cases improve by 4-6 months, but crying can be a sign of illness. So it’s important to consult with your doctor.
Are you coping with infant crying, fussing, or colic? Babies everywhere cry, especially during the first 3 months after birth. Even chimpanzees follow this pattern (Bard 2004). Like it or not, crying is a universal mode of communication for our species. But that doesn’t mean we’re helpless to improve the situation. Parents can have an important … Continue reading
What causes colic? Review the possibilities — included the latest theories about gut bacteria and migraine.
Compiled by Gwen Dewar (last updated 12/2013) Here is a list of references about infantile colic and inconsolable crying. I cite them in my articles “What is colic? A critical review of the scientific evidence” “The causes of colic: How disease and differences in brain chemistry can explain excessive, inconsolable crying in young babies” I’ve … Continue reading
Colicky infants cry excessively and inconsolably. Why? There are many possible answers. Long ago, people assumed that colic was caused by abdominal pain. But the link was unproven, so many researchers have adopted definitions of colic that make no reference to causation. In fact, some have argued that colic isn’t about pain, or indeed any … Continue reading