Many parents are unprepared for how intense newborn crying can become in the first few months of life. The Period of PURPLE Crying describes a normal developmental phase when babies cry more frequently, more unpredictably, and often in the evening hours. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains what the Period of PURPLE Crying means, how to recognize when crying is normal versus concerning, and how to cope safely during one of the most exhausting stages of early parenthood.