Babies who cry often or excessively can create stress for parents by preventing sleep or causing concern over what the cries may mean. This comprehensive guide offers parents practical and reassuring advice on why their babies cry and how to respond to and reduce their outbursts. Hints are also provided on learning to interpret certain cries, as are key remedies that will soothe and relax a child. The exact nature of colic is also outlined, as are common misconceptions about colic and the top methods to ease its effects.