A crying log cannot establish that a baby is well or diagnose colic. Seek professional advice for persistent crying or concerns.
Glossary
Colic
A term used for frequent crying in a baby who is otherwise well.
In a sentence
What does “Colic” mean?
A term used for frequent crying in a baby who is otherwise well.
Related guides
Colic and PURPLE crying: what's normal and how to cope
What colic and the Period of PURPLE Crying are, when crying peaks and eases, a coping plan, remedies that don't help, and red flags that need urgent care.
Why is my baby crying? A calm checklist and soothing ideas
Why babies cry, a step-by-step checklist, soothing techniques that help, how much crying is normal, which cries need urgent help, and coping when it's too much.
Related terms
Sources
General information, not medical advice. For concerns about your child, talk with your doctor or child-health nurse.