Program Profile: Period of PURPLE Crying

This is a preventative approach that uses educational materials to inform caregivers about the frustration caused by an infant’s prolonged crying and about behaviors that reduce the risk of shaking and abuse.

Evidence Rating: Ineffective | More than one study

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This is a preventative approach that uses educational materials to inform caregivers about the frustration caused by an infant’s prolonged crying and about behaviors that reduce the risk of shaking and abuse. The program is rated Ineffective. There were no statistically significant differences between the intervention and comparison groups on measures of crying generally, unsoothable crying, and caregiver self-talk.

An Ineffective rating implies that implementing the program is unlikely to result in the intended outcome(s).

This program's rating is based on evidence that includes at least one high-quality randomized controlled trial.

This program's rating is based on evidence that includes either 1) one study conducted in multiple sites; or 2) two or three studies, each conducted at a different site. Learn about how we make the multisite determination.

Date Created: July 17, 2024
Program Snapshot

Age: 18+

Gender: Female

Race/Ethnicity: White, Asian/Pacific Islander, Other

Geography: Suburban Urban Rural

Setting (Delivery): Home

Program Type: Parent Training, Violence Prevention

Targeted Population: Families, Females

Current Program Status: Active