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.