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Infant crying is normal and it will stop

Comfort methods will sometimes soothe the baby and the crying will stop

OK to walk away if you have checked the baby is safe and the crying is getting to you

Never shake or hurt a baby

Infant crying is normal and it will stop! Babies start to cry more frequently from around 2 weeks of age.

Curves of infant crying chart 2 weeks to 4-5 months 

Comfort methods can sometimes soothe the baby and the crying will stop. Is the baby hungry, tired or in need of a nappy change?

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.


Watch this helpful video on coping with crying

Preventing Traumatic Head Injury in Babies by PHE in Partnership with ICON - YouTube

 

Parents Advice | ICON (iconcope.org)  offers really helpful advice and resources on how to cope with a crying baby, what to expect and comfort methods you can use for baby and you.

For further information download the Icon leaflet