🧠 Wellbeing · 1 to 3 months
😭 Taming the evening witching hour meltdown
Crying can be hard; first check feeding, comfort and illness.
Action plan
1. What to prepare
Offer responsive feeding, a clean nappy and gentle soothing. Skin-to-skin and carrying are for an awake, attentive adult with baby’s airway visible.
2. What to check
If overwhelmed, place baby on their back in a safe cot and take a short break or ask for help. Never shake. Sudden unusual crying, fever, poor feeding or breathing difficulty needs medical assessment.
3. In Ireland
For a life-threatening medical emergency call 112 or 999. Give your location and follow dispatcher instructions.
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When in doubt, contact your doctor or midwife. For a life-threatening emergency, call 112 or 999.