Have you heard of “the witching hour” ? If your baby cries intensely every day at the same time (usually between 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.) this could be the reason! Here we tell you what it is and share some practical tips to combat this phenomenon so common in newborns.

What is the witching hour?

It is one of the most stressful episodes for the mothers and fathers of a newborn. It is characterized by intense crying during the afternoon, usually between 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.

It usually starts at the same time every day. the days and also stops at the same time, but research has not found a clear cause.

It is something very common

Most babies go through this. The age at which they stop experiencing this phenomenon varies greatly and ends around week 9, but may stop as early as week 2 or 3 or as late as 12 weeks.

It is also normal that many methods that work during the day to calm your baby stop working at this time.

6 tips for coping with the witching hour

1. Prevents over-fatigue.

2. Rock him to calm him down.

3. Stay calm to calm your baby.

4. Do skin to skin.

5. Don't force sleep.

6. Take turns with your partner or a family member.

How often should you consult a pediatrician?

Most babies can be distracted and calmed down with the techniques we mentioned. But if your baby can't calm down and cries non-stop every day , We recommend that you consult with your pediatrician to evaluate other possible causes.