Torbay Safeguarding Children Partnership

ICON is an evidence-based programme (ICON Programme) designed to support parents and carers to help them cope with a crying baby. Research points to persistent crying in babies being a potential trigger for some parents/caregivers to lose control and shake a baby, with devastating consequences.

The aim of the programme.

  • To Prevent abusive head trauma in babies caused by shaking.
  • To Provide advice on how to comfort a crying baby.
  • Explore how to cope with it goes on for a long time
ICON

ICON Information Sheet produced by NHS Devon ICB

Don’t forget, if you are worried that your baby may be unwell, contact your GP, Health Visitor, Midwife or NHS 111 for further advice.


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