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Colic vs. Dysregulation: The 60 Second Test
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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