• Never leave your child with someone who may be stressed. Make sure your child’s caregiver knows it's never okay to shake a baby.
   
• Don't take it personally. All babies cry. Some cry inconsolably for hours. It's not your fault.
   
• Have a plan. Learn how to safely quiet a crying child before you can no longer tolerate your child’s crying.
   
• Know your own limitations. Ask for help if you need it.
   

Helpful Resources:

• Prevent Child Abuse Vermont - Parent's Stress Line.
  Call 1-800-CHILDREN (1-800-244-5373) if you need support — during regular business hours.

• Vermont 2-1-1.
  Dial 2-1-1 for help connecting to government programs, community-based organizations, and support groups — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It's a local call from anywhere in Vermont.

It's okay to let a baby cry. No baby has ever died from crying.