ICON Awareness Week 23rd – 27th September

Taking place from September 23 to 27, ICON Week 2024 is dedicated to raising awareness about infant crying and how to manage it, supporting parents and carers, and preventing serious injuries, illnesses, and even fatalities caused by Abusive Head Trauma, often resulting from shaking a baby.
ICON is a programme embraced by health and social care organisations across the UK, providing essential information about infant crying, including coping strategies, parental support, and stress reduction.
This year’s ICON Week focuses on sharing ideas and best practices. Friends and relatives play a crucial role in supporting parents and carers during the challenging times when a baby is crying.

ICON week document:
ICON Week 2024 Communications Toolkit

Find out more about ICON on our website page here:
Babies Cry, You Can Cope – ICON for Professionals – Wirral Safeguarding Children Partnership