All babies cry, especially around 6 to 8 weeks of age. Some cry more than others, and when the condition is excessive, we call it colic. To be more specific, colic can be defined as “crying that lasts for at least three hours a day, for three days a week, for at least three weeks.” Colicky babies are otherwise healthy. Typically, colic starts within the first 4 weeks and ends around 16 weeks. “Recent studies have shown that even though symptoms of colic typically end by 16 weeks, the
