Early in their lives,four out of five American infants have frequent episodes of crying that last for 15 or more minutes ____.

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This is known as colic and it is a common phenomenon observed in infants. The cause of colic is not clearly understood, but it is characterized by excessive crying for no apparent reason, often lasting for more than 3 hours a day, more than 3 days a week, for more than 3 weeks. Separation anxiety and lack of parental attention are not commonly observed in infants this young, and the temperature of the environment can be easily controlled by the parents.

Early in Their Lives,four Out of Five American Infants Have