Shaken Baby Syndrome
Babies are Fragile. Please don’t shake a child.
How vigorous is vigorous? Not very much when it’s a baby’s
head. Shaken baby syndrome occurs when a baby is vigorously shaken. The
head moves back and forth and the sudden whiplash motion causes bleeding
inside the head and increased pressure on the baby’s fragile brain,
causing the brain to pull apart. The poorly developed muscles of a baby’s
neck are just not equipped to prevent injury from shaking. The only effective
prevention is NEVER SHAKE A BABY.
The number one reason for shaking a baby is inconsolable crying. Almost
25% of all babies with Shaken Baby Syndrome die. Between 20 and 50 per
cent of parents and caretakers aren’t aware of the effects of shaking
a baby.
Sugar Land Exchange Club volunteers teach in the school Health Class
about Shaken Baby Syndrome, how it happens and what to do when frustration
drives you to shaking a baby. Targeting middle school children teaches
kids prior to baby sitting age the facts of shaking a baby and in high
schools, there is a refresher for young parents to be.
Get more information at: http://www.preventchildabuse.com/shaken.htm
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