Some nights the crying doesn’t stop, whatever you try. Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or even angry in that moment is normal. What matters is what you do next.
First, put the baby down somewhere safe
Lay the baby on their back in their cot or another safe place, and step out of the room for a few minutes. A crying baby who is safe in a cot is okay. You are allowed to take a breath.
Then, a sixty-second reset
Breathe in for four, out for six. Feet flat on the floor. Notice five things you can see. When you feel steadier, go back in.
Never shake a baby
Shaking a baby, even for a moment, can cause serious harm. If you feel you might lose control, keep the baby somewhere safe and call someone: your partner, a friend, a family member.
When to get help
If the baby seems unwell, call your doctor or your local health line. If you think the baby is in danger, or you might hurt them, call your local emergency number now.
When you tell Romeo the crying won’t stop, this is what he says first, before anything else.
Elmest is not a medical or emergency service. If you or someone near you is in danger right now, call your local emergency number.