CRYING AND FEEDING NOTES
Yenra | Updated October 11, 2026
Guide: https://yenra.com/colic-baby-cause/

Use this record to prepare for a conversation with your baby's clinician.
Record a few useful observations; this sheet does not diagnose colic.
Seek care for concerning symptoms rather than waiting to finish the record.
For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 in the United States.

Baby's age (weeks): __________  Date: __________
Clinician / after-hours contact: ______________________________
Individual care instructions: _________________________________

Copy this block for each episode:
Date and crying start/end times (include a.m./p.m.): ______________
Most recent feed: time, breast/formula, observations: ____________
Wet and dirty diapers since the last record: ___________________
Other symptoms or behavior between episodes: ___________________
Temperature, unit (F/C), measurement method and time, if taken: ___
Comforting approaches tried and what happened: _________________
Caregiver handoff / support needed: ____________________________

Questions for the visit:
- Does feeding or growth need a closer assessment?
- What symptoms mean we should call urgently?
- What should we try, and when should we review the plan?

Sources and current guidance:
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/crying-colic/Pages/Calming-a-Fussy-Baby.aspx
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/fever/Pages/Fever-and-Your-Baby.aspx