Derriford SafeguardingTeam

03/10/2025

Please join us outside Derriford Hospitals main entrance on 25/11 at 15:30

03/10/2025

26/09/2025

It’s tough when a baby won’t stop crying. You might worry something is wrong or fear losing your cool – but you can cope.
Remember:
- Take a break
- Ask for help
- Never, ever shake your baby
More advice here: https://bit.ly/4fW3z5S
Find out more: https://iconcope.org/
Or visit ICON.

25/09/2025

There are many ways to soothe your baby. But if the crying feels too much, it’s OK to put your baby in a safe place and walk away for a few minutes until you feel calm.
- Comfort methods can help
- Support is always available
- Staying calm keeps everyone safe
More tips here: https://bit.ly/ICONday4
Find out more: https://iconcope.org/
Or visit ICON.

24/09/2025

Abusive head trauma can happen when a parent or carer feels pushed to the edge by infant crying.
Friends and family – please check in on parents of new babies. A quick message or offer of help can make a huge difference.
Learn how you can support parents: https://bit.ly/ICON-day3
Find out more: https://iconcope.org/
Or visit ICON.

23/09/2025

Parents and carers, we know how exhausting and lonely crying can feel.
Remember:
- Crying is normal
- You are not a bad parent
- It’s OK to step away for a few minutes if your baby is safe
- Looking after your mental health matters

Keep your baby safe, and keep yourself safe too.
Find out more: https://iconcope.org/
Or visit ICON.

22/09/2025

It’s here – has officially begun!
All babies cry, and it can feel really tough at times – but remember: babies cry, you can cope.
Crying often increases around 2 weeks and peaks at 6–8 weeks. This phase will pass, and you are not alone.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/ICON-day1
Or visit ICON.

17/09/2025

Next week is ICON Week 2025 (22–26 September), where we will be sharing important messages in support of ICON throughout the week.
This year, ICON Week will focus on mental health and staying calm, highlighting that coping with crying is an issue for both men and women.
The campaign reminds parents and carers that infant crying is normal, provides practical coping strategies, and raises awareness of the dangers of shaking a baby - an action that can cause Abusive Head Trauma (AHT), leading to devastating brain injuries, disability, or even death.
For more information or support, please check out ICON's website: https://iconcope.org/

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14/03/2025

For information on coping with exhaustion and sleep deprivation as a parent or carer, check out The Lullaby Trust's guidance below on why babies might wake during the night:

13/03/2025

For guidance and information on baby sleep patterns, check out this informative post below from The Lullaby Trust:

11/03/2025

See below The Lullaby Trust's updated information on:
~Exploring baby sleep patterns. How long should your baby sleep for their age?
~Supporting you through your own lack of sleep. We’ll help with sleep deprivation, and make it easier for you to follow safer sleep with your baby, even when exhausted.

10/03/2025

Safer Sleep Week begins today.

We appreciate this week can be challenging for bereaved families.

Support can be found below.

Our biggest campaign of the year, Safer Sleep Week, begins on Monday.

We appreciate this week can be challenging for bereaved families.

Many bereaved families want us to continue sharing important, research-based advice on safer sleep and baby safety. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t difficult to read. If it all gets too much, please reach out to us for help. Call our bereavement helpline on 0808 802 6969 or email support@lullabytrust.org.uk.

https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/bereavement-support/