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Infant crying

Introduction to ‘Infant crying’

In this sprint you will develop the following knowledge: 

  • I understand and can talk to parents about ICON and ways to keep a baby safe: 
    • Infant crying is normal, and it will stop. 
    • Comfort methods can sometimes soothe the baby and the crying will stop. 
    • It’s OK to walk away if you have checked the baby is safe and the crying is getting to you. 
    • Never, ever shake or hurt a baby. 
  • I can help parents experience the with different ways to soothe and settle their babies. 

ICON was conceived following years of study and research into the prevention of Abusive Head Trauma (AHT). The ICON founder, Dr Suzanne Smith PhD, consolidated the study and research to see the prevention programmes in action and to understand more about what makes such programmes a success. https://iconcope.org/ 

What ICON stands for: 

  • Infant crying is normal, and it will stop. 
  • Comfort methods can sometimes soothe the baby and the crying will stop. 
  • It’s OK to walk away if you have checked the baby is safe and the crying is getting to you. 
  • Never, ever shake or hurt a baby. 

Research points to persistent crying in babies being a potential trigger for some parents/caregivers to lose control and shake a baby.  It also shows that around 70% of babies who are shaken are shaken by men.  So any prevention programme should include male caregivers and use the best opportunities to reach them as well as support all parents/caregivers with information about crying and how to cope with a crying baby.

PHE in Partnership with ICON

Watch the video below and make notes about ICON as you watch. 

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Please note that the content in this video could be upsetting.

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Develop your understanding of ‘Infant crying’

There are 5 touchpoints where ICON is shared with parents, click on each of the headings below to read more about what these are: 

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www.iconcope.org/advice-for/professionals/

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NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Watch the video below about Ellis and consider how ICON could have helped Ellis.

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Please note that the content in this video may cause distress.

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Reflect upon ‘Infant crying’

You have learnt about what ICON means and the devastating impact of Abusive Head Trauma (AHT).

Note from the image below the advice you can give to parents about how to settle and soothe their babies. 

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight

www.iconcope.org/

Read more about the ICON advice for parents using the link above. Click on each letter and make detailed notes about advice you could give to parents.

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Download the template below and by reflecting on what we have covered so far, identify the types of things you might add to a personal ICON Plan.

Complete the document and bring along to this weeks workshop.

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Coping with Crying – My Personal ICON planDownload