Infants go through a period called PURPLE crying, which can be long lasting and difficult for parents to cope with. Find out what PURPLE stands for and how to find information about what to expect during this time at ProvidenceOregon.org/purple | KGW-TV

The Period of Purple Crying is a new way to help parents understand this normal part of every infant’s development. It begins at about 2 weeks of age and continues until about 3-4 months. For more information, reach out to USAG Stuttgart ACS New Parent Support Program at 49 (0)9641-70-596-3362. | AFN Stuttgart

The Period of #PURPLEcrying is the time in a baby's life between 2 weeks of age and 4-5 months where they go through inconsolable crying. This crying can be frustrating! Parents and caregivers may experience many discouraging feelings… feeling like a failure, feeling the need to "fix" the problem, feeling responsible for not being able to soothe the baby, and feeling anxious by the crying. These feelings are NORMAL. Instead of focusing on soothing your baby, focus on supporting your baby while t

Sometimes babies can cry for hours at a time and there's nothing you can do to soothe them. This inconsolable crying is normal during the first five months of a baby's life. It's called the Period of #PURPLEcrying. The crying starts at two weeks of age and peaks around two months. The good news is that the Period of PURPLE Crying will end at around 4-5 months. Never use shaking to stop crying. Shaking a baby can cause serious and permanent injury. If you think there is something wrong that is ca

Sometimes babies cry for no reason. The stage in a baby’s life when crying increases is known as the Period of PURPLE Crying. Using PURPLE can help parents remember a few facts. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Rxyw5z | Sanford Health