Colic 101: Everything You Need to Know to Help Soothe Your Crying Baby

Few things can be more stressful to a new parent than not being able to soothe your baby's crying. Here's what you need to know to stop your baby's tears -- and your own! (17 Photos)

Dina Roth Port on Sep 20, 2012 at 10:37AM

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a Dina Roth Port on Aug 29, 2011 at 11:14AM

Before you begin searching for the magic trick that will soothe your little one, start with the basics: Make sure your baby isn’t hungry or in need of a diaper change. Also, check to see that he’s not too hot or cold and that something’s not physically bothering him, such as a tag on his pjs. Quieting a crying baby isn’t always simple, but sometimes it actually is.

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