{"id":16028,"date":"2020-01-22T11:14:55","date_gmt":"2020-01-22T10:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lepsispanokbabatiek.sk\/?p=16028"},"modified":"2024-08-26T15:20:03","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T13:20:03","slug":"witching-hour-frequent-evening-crying-in-newborns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lepsispanokbabatiek.sk\/en\/witching-hour-frequent-evening-crying-in-newborns\/","title":{"rendered":"Witching Hour: Frequent Evening Crying in Newborns"},"content":{"rendered":"

Frequent evening crying can be challenging for parents. As new parents, you finally bring your little bundle of joy home from the hospital. What now? Lay them in the crib? Feed them? Change them? The worries and fears of a “beginner” are understandable. After a few days, just when you think you\u2019re getting the hang of taking care of this new being, the so-called witching hour proves you wrong. As evening approaches, your newborn suddenly starts crying uncontrollably. How is this possible? They\u2019re well-fed, not suffering from colic, yet they won\u2019t stop crying, sometimes for hours. What\u2019s happening?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Witching Hour Can Ruin Sleep<\/strong><\/h2>\n

During the witching hour, nothing may soothe your newborn. Feeding, pacifiers, and rocking often don\u2019t help. The heart-wrenching, unbearable crying might stop after an hour, or sometimes it lasts even longer. Some moms say they can “camp out” on the couch with their baby in their arms for up to four hours every evening. These evening episodes are not only hard to listen to but also disrupt the baby’s sleep. A baby that cries for hours often doesn\u2019t nap, and even if they do, they may not sleep well through the night.<\/p>\n

When Colic Isn\u2019t the Cause<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Many parents believe that their baby is suffering from colic, as it also involves prolonged and intense crying, typically starting in the late afternoon or evening. However, it is estimated that only about 20% of babies experience true colic. There is no known cause for it, but it is believed to be related to digestive issues, such as gas or discomfort in the abdomen. For more information, check out the article on the Missing Fourth Trimester.<\/p>\n

How to Handle Evening Irritability<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If your baby isn\u2019t suffering from colic, they might be crying because:<\/p>\n