Colic is when a healthy baby cries for a very long time, for no obvious reason. It is most common during the first 6 weeks of life. It usually goes away on its own by age 3 to 4 months. Up to 1 in 4 newborn babies may have it.

Can older babies get colic?

Who gets colic? While colic is often associated with infants, it can occur in adults, too. In babies, colic is usually described as uncontrollable crying for several hours and weeks on end, for no apparent reason.

What is the longest colic can last?

How Long Does Colic Last? For most babies, colic can last up to three months, but in some cases up to 9 months of age.