Why does my 2-month-old consistently fuss at nightfall?

Question

My 2-month-old daughter consistently fusses or screams around sundown/nightfall regardless of the sky being overcast, the lights in the house being on, or apparently any other factor.

Is this common, and is there any known reason it happens?

Answer 1

Very common - it's generally called the witching hour, and each of our kids needed something different to sooth them through it.

One responded well to walking up and down the street with me singing to her.

I know some need to face in, others need to face out.