Crying and being fussy are normal baby behaviors that indicate hunger or a dirty diaper, but sometimes a baby shows signs of excessive crying for no apparent reason. This is called colic – unexplained ...

Crying and fussiness are common in babies, but frequent, intense episodes may signal colic. Paying attention to patterns and possible triggers can help you figure out what works best to calm them.

Apply pressure to your baby's tummy: Some colicky babies find relief when pressure is placed on their abdomen. Place your infant face-down on your lap or upright with his tummy against your shoulder.