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Speak to someone if you need support such as your family, friends, midwife, GP or health visitor.

ICON provides the important messages below on how to cope with a crying baby: 

• I – Infant crying is normal and it will stop
• C – Comforting methods can sometimes soothe the baby and the crying will stop
• O – It is OK 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
• N – Never, ever shake or hurt a baby; it can cause lasting brain damage or death

Find advice if you're a parent on the ICON Cope website