Crying and fussiness are common in babies, but frequent, intense episodes may signal colic. Paying attention to patterns and possible triggers can help you figure out what works best to calm them.

Apply pressure to your baby's tummy: Some colicky babies find relief when pressure is placed on their abdomen. Place your infant face-down on your lap or upright with his tummy against your shoulder.

The claim: Probiotics can soothe a colicky baby. The facts: Colic is one of the most prevalent conditions of infancy: About 20 percent of babies suffer the inconsolable bouts of crying that ...