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Shaken Baby Syndrome Army Community Service Fort Irwin, CA

Shaken Baby Syndrome Army Community Service Fort Irwin, CA. Family Advocacy Program. What Is Shaken Baby Syndrome?. Shaken Baby Syndrome is the term used to describe the injuries babies and very young children sustain from being violently shaken. Statistics. One shaken baby in four dies

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Shaken Baby Syndrome Army Community Service Fort Irwin, CA

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  1. Shaken Baby SyndromeArmy Community ServiceFort Irwin, CA Family Advocacy Program

  2. What Is Shaken Baby Syndrome? • Shaken Baby Syndrome is the term used to describe the injuries babies and very young children sustain from being violently shaken.

  3. Statistics • One shaken baby in four dies • Of thousands that survive death, serious injury usually occurs. • More than 60% of the victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome are male • Almost 80% of the perpetrators of Shaken Baby Syndrome are male

  4. What to do Instead • Play music • Gently rock or walk the baby • Give the baby a pacifier • Ask a Friend to “take over” for a while • Put the baby in the crib and leave the room for a few minutes to cool down • Take the baby for a walk outside • Take the baby for a ride in the car

  5. Effects of Shaken Baby Syndrome • Blindness • Mental Retardation • Coma • Cerebral Palsy • Vegetative state • Seizures • Hearing Loss • Speech Difficulties • DEATH

  6. Convulsions Choking Seizures Vomiting Head turned to one side Glassy Eyes Breathing Problems Fixed Pupils Irritability Swelling of Head Pooling of Blood in Eyes Symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome

  7. Who Can I Call? • Family Member • Friend • New Parent Support Program Manager • 380-4021 • Family Advocacy Program Manager • 380-4470 • Military Police • 380-4444

  8. Don’t Let this be your Baby • Reach out, someone will listen!

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