08/09/2026
Parents and caregivers I wanna share this very important information about SBS.Please read ⬇️
WHAT IS SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME?
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), also called Abusive Head Trauma, is a serious brain injury that can happen when a baby or young child is shaken violently.
How does it happen?
Babies have weak neck muscles and relatively large, heavy heads. When a baby is shaken forcefully, the head moves rapidly back and forth. The brain can move inside the skull, damaging brain tissue and blood vessels. This can cause bleeding, swelling, and serious brain injury.
How can it affect a baby?
The injuries can be life-changing or even fatal. A baby may experience seizures, difficulty breathing, problems seeing or hearing, developmental or learning difficulties, physical disabilities, or permanent brain damage.
How should we handle a crying baby?
• Always support the baby’s head and neck when holding or carrying them.
• Never shake, toss, hit, or handle a baby roughly—even during play.
• Remember that crying is one of the main ways babies communicate. Check whether the baby is hungry, uncomfortable, tired, needs a diaper change, or simply needs comforting.
• Try gentle rocking, cuddling, singing, walking with the baby, or other calm soothing techniques.
• If the crying becomes overwhelming, place the baby safely on their back in their crib and give yourself a short break. Ask another trusted adult for help when possible.
Most importantly, NEVER SHAKE A BABY. A few moments of violent shaking can cause injuries that may last a lifetime.
Caring for a crying baby can be exhausting. When frustration starts building, choosing to put the baby somewhere safe and walk away briefly is much safer than handling the baby while angry.
Gentle hands.Safe and healthy baby.🫶🏻❤️