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Prayer to Avoid Overstimulation from Excessive Noise or Visual Input
“Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.” — Ecclesiastes 4:6
Prayer to Provide a Calm, Safe, and Quiet Environment When Possible
“The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.” — Psalm 29:11
Prayer to Encourage Bonding Time Free From Distractions (Phones, Screens)
“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10
Prayer to Educate Caregivers About Infant Emotional Cues and Needs
“Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children.” — Ephesians 5:1
Prayer to Encourage Caregivers to Seek Help for Stress, Anxiety, or Depression
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.” — Psalm 34:18
Prayer To Support Caregiver Mental Health to Support Infant Mental Health
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28
Prayer to Comfort Infants During Distress Rather Than Withholding Care
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee.” — Psalm 55:22
Prayer to Create Predictable Routines for Feeding, Sleeping, and Play
“For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace.” — 1 Corinthians 14:33
Prayer to Practice Skin-to-Skin Contact, Especially in Early Months
“I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” — Psalm 139:14
Prayer for Use of Warm Facial Expressions and Gentle Tone
“A soft answer turneth away wrath.” — Proverbs 15:1