Infant and Child Care How does colic differ from normal crying patterns? February 5, 2026 by Riding Colic and normal crying patterns in infants differ significantly. Colic is characterized by intense, inconsolable crying for at least three hours a day, more than three days a week, for three weeks in an otherwise healthy baby. Normal crying is usually shorter in duration and related to specific needs like hunger or discomfort. How is […] Read more »