Safer Sleeping and Coping with Crying
ICON programme
The ICON programme has been developed to help parents, carers and families understand that increased crying between 2 weeks and 6-8 weeks of age is normal and helps families cope with a crying baby. It also raises awareness of the dangers of a baby being shaken, something that can be triggered by a baby crying, and the devastating injuries this can cause sometimes resulting in death.
The ICON website iconcope.org provides further advice and resources for both parents and professionals working with children and families.
Soothing a crying baby – NHS advice
The NHS have information and guidance on their website which gives parents the techniques to comfort a crying baby.
Cry-Sis
Cry-Sis is a charity offering help and support to parents with babies who cry excessively or have sleeping problems. Their website provides advice, information and guidance along with a telephone helpline that you can access for advice.
The Lullaby Trust
The lullaby trust website provides advice around safer sleeping for babies and young children. Information is available around co-sleeping, room temperature and appropriate bedding.
Little Lullaby
Little Lullaby has been created by young people for young people and provides advice and guidance around caring for babies and education around safer sleeping.