Laura and Mark are new parents whose baby cries for 3 to 4 hours a day for no apparent reason. They have had their baby examined by a pediatrician, who was unable to find any medical reason for the excessive crying. Laura and Mark's baby appears to be suffering from

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The excessive crying for no apparent reason suggests colic, which is a common condition in infants that typically occurs between 2 weeks and 4 months of age. It is characterized by crying for more than three hours a day, three days a week, for three weeks or longer. Colic is not caused by any medical conditions and it usually goes away on its own by the time the baby is 4 months old.

Laura and Mark Are New Parents Whose Baby Cries for 3