1. Shaken Baby Syndrome
Developmental Psychology of Children
Mrs. Burson

2. Have you ever seen an adult throw
a baby or young child into the
air and catch them?
Have you ever seen an adult jump
on a bed with a baby or
young child?

3. Do you think they are similar
to a baby or young child being
thrown up against a wall?

4. SBS
Well, they are.
They can all cause shaken baby syndrome.

5. What is “Shaken Baby Syndrome”
Shaken baby syndrome is a type of inflicted traumatic brain injury that happens when a baby is violently shaken. 

6. Why are babies susceptible?
A baby has weak neck muscles
and a large, heavy head.  Shaking makes the fragile brain bounce back and forth inside the skull and causes bruising, swelling, and bleeding.

7. Results permanent, severe brain damage or death bleeding in the brain
bleeding in the retina
damage to the spinal cord and neck
fractures of the ribs and bones

10. Symptoms extreme irritability lethargy poor feeding breathing problems
convulsions
vomiting
pale or bluish skin

11. Treatment life-sustaining measures respiratory support
surgery to stop internal bleeding and bleeding in the brain. 

12. Prognosis Blindness Some form of neurological or mental disability
cerebral palsy
mental retardation
Children with shaken baby syndrome may require lifelong medical care.

13. Perpetrators

15. Prevention NEVER shake a baby or child, whether in play or in anger.
Do not hold your baby during an argument.
If you find yourself becoming annoyed or angry with your baby, put him in the crib and leave the room. Try to calm down.

16. Prevention Continued
Call a local crisis hotline or child abuse hotline.
Seek the help of a counselor and attend parenting classes.
Call a friend or relative to come and stay with the child if you feel out of control.

17. Shaken baby syndrome is preventable.
Every child deserves a safe and happy home.