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Colic vs. Dysregulation: The 60 Second Test

If your baby cries for hours and nothing seems to work, you've probably been handed labels like "colic" or "reflux." But here's a better framework: Learn the difference between common crying, dysregulation, and red flags—and discover what to do about it tonight.

In this video, I'll give you a 60-second triage system that tells you which bucket your baby's crying falls into and exactly what lever to pull to help them calm down.

📌 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Introduction: The 60 Second Test

0:25 - The Problem with Labels Like "Colic"

0:26 - The Three Buckets of Crying

0:47 - Bucket 1: Common Crying

1:15 - Bucket 2: Dysregulation

2:20 - Bucket 3: Red Flags

2:16 - Understanding Dysregulation Biology

3:08 - The Developmental Piece Most People Skip

3:40 - Why Reflux & Gas Are Often Misdiagnosed

4:00 - The 60 Second Triage

4:45 - What To Do Tonight

4:58 - Step 1: Notice If Less Is More

5:05 - Step 2: Containment

5:25 - Steps 3-5: Rhythm, Sound & Strategic Feeding

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

✓ Colic is a pattern label, not a diagnosis

✓ Dysregulation = stuck arousal system

✓ Learn to read state, not chase labels

✓ Use the 60-second triage to identify your baby's crying type

✓ Apply tonight's 5-step action plan