What is PURPLE crying? Newborn crying is sometimes called PURPLE crying. Purple is an acronym that describes what happens to babies in the first few months of life. P - Peak crying. During the first eight weeks, crying tends to follow a ‘bell curve’. Starting around 2-3 weeks, you may notice an increase in crying, peaking between 6-8 weeks. Gradually, the tears will lessen, easing around the 3rd or 4th month. It’s just a phase, and like all phases, it will pass. U - Unexpected. Around the third

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