Why is Shaken Baby Syndrome so serious?
Their brain tissue is very fragile and, therefore, very easily damaged Their heads are relatively large and heavy; neck muscles are undeveloped Their brains are not yet attached to their skulls This swelling due to injured tissue places pressure on the brain, which causes irreparable damage to the brain. 1 When a child is suffering from SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME, medical findings may include: retinal hemorrhage, usually bi-lateral (bleeding behind the eyes) cerebral edema (swelling and pressure on the brain) subdural hematoma or subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding and pressure on the brain) rib fractures long bone fractures, including chip fractures bruises around upper arms, ribs, neck, or head in the shape of grasping fingers cerebral infarction 2 12 Alternatives to Lashing Out at Your Child When the big and little problems of your everyday life pile up to the point where you feel like lashing out – STOP…Take time out. Don’t take it out on your kid. Try any or all of these simple alternat
