Colic Quick-Start — the two-minute version

From the Colic Sleep Guide — the two-minute version, for tonight.

The one instruction

The band goes on over the onesie, wrapped snug like a hand resting on the belly — not tight. Both edges sit flat at the baby’s sides, bear face on the front. Put it on with the evening feed, before the fussing starts, not after.

What to expect, nights one through seven

Night 1–2: some babies settle the first night; most simply cry less and settle faster. Keep the routine identical.
Night 3–5: this is where most families notice the difference — the 11 PM stretch shortens, and the baby starts going down flat in the bassinet instead of on a chest.
Night 6–7: judge it here, not on night one. Colic has loud nights and quiet nights; a full week tells the truth.

Three small things that help it work

1. Warm the band in your hands for a moment before it goes on — warmth is half the trick (our grandmothers used a stove-warmed towel; the towel cooled off in four minutes, the band doesn’t).
2. After the last feed, hold the baby upright a few minutes before laying them down with the band on.
3. Keep it on for the whole sleep stretch. It’s designed to stay put through rolling and leg-kicking.

When it is not colic

Colic is loud but harmless. Fever, vomiting (not spit-up), blood in the diaper, poor weight gain, or a cry that sounds like pain rather than fussing — those are pediatrician calls, tonight, not band situations. Trust your instincts first.

Your full guide

Download the full Colic Sleep Guide (PDF) — “Why It’s Not Your Fault” — 14 pages: the evening routine, the science of the 11 PM scream, and what actually helps. It also arrives by email with your order; if that email went missing, this link always works.

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