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Cry-sis – Support for Parents with Crying and Sleepless Babies
Cry-sis is a UK charity offering free, confidential support to parents and carers struggling with babies who cry excessively or have difficulty sleeping. Experienced parent volunteers provide reassurance, practical coping strategies, and guidance through a national helpline. Families can also access information about i...
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Cry-sis is a UK charity offering free, confidential support to parents and carers struggling with babies who cry excessively or have difficulty sleeping. Experienced parent volunteers provide reassurance, practical coping strategies, and guidance through a national helpline. Families can also access information about infant crying, colic and sleep challenges.
Helpline: Free support for parents of crying or sleepless babies.
Call: 0800 448 0737, daily, 9 am–10 pm.
Callback: Request a volunteer callback online.
Guidance: Find information about colic, settling, and coping with crying.
Parent support: Speak with volunteers who understand these challenges.
Important: Seek medical advice if your baby's crying changes or they seem unwell.
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Organisation: Cry-sis (BM Cry-sis) Telephone helpline: 0800 448 0737 Opening hours: Seven days a week, 9 am–10 pm Callback service: Available to request through the official website Geographic coverage: United Kingdom Cost: Free Resource type: Infant crying, colic, baby sleep difficulties and parental emotional support Source workbook: MidwifePlus Public Resource Directory Listing ID: MP-023 Source checked: 6 November 2026 Next suggested review: May 2027 Editorial status: Reviewed for directory listing Partnership status: Independent signposting; no partnership implied.
Approved 6 November 2026 · Review due 5 May 2027
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