What is Shaken Baby Syndrome?
* It is a serious brain injury
* May occur when a baby's head is slammed against a hard object or surface
* Often occurs when a baby is violently shaken, causing the brain to move about inside the skull
* Is often done out of anger or frustration, often triggered by unconsolable crying
* It is a very preventable form of child abuse
* May occur when a baby's head is slammed against a hard object or surface
* Often occurs when a baby is violently shaken, causing the brain to move about inside the skull
* Is often done out of anger or frustration, often triggered by unconsolable crying
* It is a very preventable form of child abuse
Symptoms of SBS* Limp or lethargic
* Trouble breathing * Poor sucking or swallowing * Irritability * Seizures or trembling * Vomiting * Pale or bluish skin * Unresponsive/will not wake up |
CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR BABY HAS BEEN SHAKEN |
SBS Statistics
* It is estimated that 1200-1400 cases of SBS occur each year in the United States
* The average age of SBS victims is six months
* 1 shaken baby in 4 dies as a result of SBS
* The 3 shaken babies in 4 that do not die will suffer serious permanent damage
* More than 60% of the victims of SBS are male
* More than 80% of the perpetrators of SBS are male
* 50% of offenders are natural parents
* 17% of offenders are the mother's boyfriend
* The average age of SBS victims is six months
* 1 shaken baby in 4 dies as a result of SBS
* The 3 shaken babies in 4 that do not die will suffer serious permanent damage
* More than 60% of the victims of SBS are male
* More than 80% of the perpetrators of SBS are male
* 50% of offenders are natural parents
* 17% of offenders are the mother's boyfriend
