ICON – Babies cry, you can cope

About ICON

I – Infant crying is normal

C –Comforting methods can help

O – It’s OK to walk away

N – Never, ever shake a baby

Speak to someone if you need support such as your family, friends, Midwife, GP or Health Visitor.

• Infant crying is normal and it will stop! Babies start to cry more frequently from around 2 weeks of age. Click on this LINK to read more about infant crying.
• Comfort methods can sometimes soothe the baby and the crying will stop. Is the baby hungry, tired or in need of a nappy change? Click on this LINK  to download some comfort techniques.
• It’s okay to walk away if you have checked the baby is safe and the crying is getting to you. After a few minutes when you are feeling calm, go back and check on the baby.
• Never, ever shake or hurt a baby. It can cause lasting brain damage and death.

You can access further support from the ICON website.

Videos from ICON

Preventing traumatic head injury in babies

The peaks of infant crying

How to comfort your baby

Parent relaxation

Ways to cope

Dads talk earlier – do not wait