SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME

TAKE A BREAK - DON'T SHAKE

Professionals

Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) accounts for the most devastating cases of child abuse among children, 0 to 3 years old. It is, by far, preferable to prevent SBS than to treat it.

This site can help you learn about:

  • what SBS is, its severity, and some risk factors for shaking

  • the link between crying and shaking

  • normal infant crying and colic

  • the Alberta SBS Prevention Campaign and resources

Use the menu on the left to move through this site to learn about these topics; view, download and print resources; and link to other web sites and reference materials.