Coping with crying

Support to cope with a crying baby, including links to ICON which provides valuable information and advice.

Infant crying is normal and it will stop. Whether or not there is reason for them to cry, it can be upsetting and frustrating for parents and carers and adds pressure in the household. These feelings are normal, but if you are finding it difficult to get over these feelings there is support available.

Icon Cope provides useful information and support for coping with crying.

The following videos from NSPCC also include useful tips from other parents:

Coping with crying: looking after you

Coping with crying: first feelings of parenthood

Watch the video below