Period of PURPLE Crying: What to expect - 04/2018

This handout explains the Period of PURPLE Crying. This is a normal phase in a baby's life when they cry a lot. The letters in PURPLE stand for Peak of crying, Unexpected, Resists soothing, Pain-like face, Long lasting, and Evening. It gives tips for parents on how to soothe the baby and themselves. This document is a chapter in the workbook "Baby Care," authored by the Mother Baby Unit at University of Washington Medical Center.