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Learn about crying peaks and never shaking

Most children: 7d–6w

What it is

Crying peaks around 6–8 weeks and can last hours; a plan for the hard moments prevents shaken-baby injury.

Always on

1. Agree on a 'tag-out' rule with your partner: if you feel rage, put the baby down safely in the crib and step away for 10 minutes.
2. Checklist before you worry: fed, dry, warm, not too hot, burped; then swaddle/white noise/motion.
3. Call *5400 (Tipat Halav nurse line) or the pediatrician if crying comes with fever, vomiting or seems painful.

Sources

• Bright Futures periodicity schedule — American Academy of Pediatrics · checked 30-08-2026
• Tipat Halav visit programme — Israel Ministry of Health · checked 30-08-2026

Last reviewed 30-08-2026 · Confidence: high

Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed above. Not yet reviewed by a clinician — check anything important against the source, with Tipat Halav or with your doctor.