Coping with Crying

A baby crying is normal and they cry for many reasons. Whether or not there is a reason for your baby to cry, it can be upsetting and frustrating. Crying can sound worse when you are tired, under pressure or stressed. If you are finding it hard to cope with your baby’s crying you can ask for support from your family, friends, Midwife, GP or Health Visitor.For more advice and support in relation to copying with crying, visit our Keeping Babies Safe webpage.

The NSPCC have a guide which gives advice on safe ways of holding a baby and suggests ways you can soothe and cope with a crying baby Handle with care: How to keep your baby safe (nspcc.org.uk)