How Long Does the Purple Crying Period Last

The Period of PURPLE Crying begins at about 2 weeks of age and continues until about 3-4 months of age. There are other common characteristics of this phase, or period, which are better described by the acronym PURPLE.

When do babies grow out of purple crying?

The Period of PURPLE Crying starts when your baby is around 2 weeks old and generally ends when they reach their 3- or 4-month birthday. This idea that it’s a finite period — in other words, it has an end — is meant to give new parents hope that the unexplained crying won’t last forever.

Is the period of purple crying the same as colic?

The period of PURPLE Crying® is a term used by some experts and parents to describe colic or persistent crying. Coined by Ronald Barr, an expert on infant crying, it’s designed to reassure parents that colic is simply a phase that many babies go through. … Your baby may cry more each week, peaking at about two months.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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