ICON Week helps to raise awareness of strategies to help people caring for babies to cope with crying.
This years theme is about mental health and staying calm. This applies to everyone – mums, dads and carers.
We understand how lonely and exhausting it can feel.
5 tips to sooth a crying baby:
- Talk calmly, hum or sing
- Play a repeating or soothing sound
- Hold them close (skin-to-skin)
- Take your baby for a walk outside
- Give them a warm bath.
Remember:
- Crying is normal
- You are not a bad parent
- It is okay to step away for a few minutes if your baby is safe
- Looking after your mental health matters too.
Keep your baby safe and yourself safe too.
For any more information around ICON week or resources on how to cope with a crying baby, visit: https://iconcope.org/ or social media channels.
