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Not settling your baby immediately does not mean you are providing poor care. Crying can be exhausting. Alongside checking what your baby needs, it helps to have a safe plan for your own break and support.
Start with basic needs
Consider feeding, a wet nappy, tiredness or too much stimulation. Instead of switching rapidly between many ideas, stay close, speak softly and try gentle holding. No method works for every baby or on every occasion.
Take a safe break if overwhelmed
If you feel close to losing control, place your baby on their back in a clear, safe cot. Step away briefly to calm down, return to check and ask someone trusted to help. Never shake, throw or hit a baby. Only hand over to a calm, trusted caregiver.
Do not delay signs of illness
Seek medical advice for unusual or persistent inconsolable crying, fever or reluctance to feed. Breathing difficulty, blue colouring, seizures or difficulty waking require emergency help. Do not assume it is wind and wait to see whether a recording settles the baby.
Arrange support before the hardest hour
Ask who could give you a short break around the time you find hardest. At a healthcare appointment, describe roughly when crying happens and whether it relates to feeds. You do not need perfect records or a confirmed cause to ask for help.
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