ICON training for champions

Infant crying is normal, and it will stop

Comfort methods can sometimes soothe the baby

It’s Ok to walk away if you have checked the baby is safe and the crying is getting to you. After a moment when you are feeling calm, go back and check and continue comfort methods

Never, ever shake or hurt a baby

What is the course about?

The training incorporates SUDI prevention and raises awareness of common risk factors, protective factors and support for families.

ICON is an evidence-based prevention programme designed to tackle incidence of non-accidental injury and abusive head trauma.

ICON training in Somerset is relevant to all. The champion training is available to all Health, Social, Early Years and Education organisations and settings, police, fire service and wider partners including all VCSE partners working with and supporting families during their maternity and parenting journey.

The intended outcome is that everyone recognises the role they play in making every contact and interaction count to embed SUDI and ICON prevention across Somerset. By generating supportive conversations that enable parents and carers to address coping with crying, learn about different comfort methods and what to do if their baby’s crying gets too much.

This training includes a cascade element, and we recommend that those attending be well positioned to raise others awareness of ICON, SUDI and the key messages including how to access and use the resources.