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A crying baby is the major cause of Shaken Baby Syndrome:

» Make sure the baby has been fed and her diaper changed
» Gently rock the baby
» Check to see if the baby has a fever
» Take the baby for a walk or a ride in the car

If the crying continues:

» Place the baby in her crib and walk away for a few minutes
» Try to relax and count to ten
» Call a friend or relative – ask them to come over to help you
» Call the doctor – explain any symptoms in addition to the crying

If you suspect your child has been shaken:

» Take your child to a doctor or hospital immediately
» Tell the doctor that you know or suspect that your child has been shaken – this prevents the doctor from wasting precious time looking for other causes

Shaken Baby Syndrome

Shaken baby syndrome - a medical term used to describe the violent shaking of an infant resulting in head and/or brain injuries.

Symptoms may include changes in behavior, irritability, lethargy, vomiting, and convulsions. If you know or suspect that your baby has been violently shaken, seek medical treatment for the baby immediately.

» Severe injury or death
» Irreversible brain damage – resulting in mental retardation, speech and learning disabilities, autism, or cerebral palsy
» Blindness or seizures
» Broken bones

Symptoms of SBS:

» Irritability
» Lethargy
» Breathing problems
» Convulsions
» Vomiting
»Pale or bluish skin

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