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Identifying a baby with colic can be difficult. Every baby will cry at some point in time but how much crying is too much crying? Well, if you have dealt with a colicky baby than you know that even after you have run through every possible reason that the baby might be crying, the baby will continue to cry. There are, however, a few signs that you need to recognize in order to tell if your baby is suffering from colic. The first sign has already been mentioned and it is probably a no brainer. Your baby will cry. But this crying is much different than a baby that is crying because of a bottle or crying because they are sleepy. A colicky baby will cry constantly, consistently and considerably. These are considered the three C's of colic. This crying will persist, often in excess of three hours. But don't confuse just one episode of constant crying for a colicky baby. A baby suffering from colic can have multiple episodes per week. Also, don't confuse a small whimper for extended periods of time with colic. A colicky baby will cry out with a great deal of strength. You may be able to distinguish this type of cry from a normal cry by judging the volume and length of time.