Shaken Baby Syndrome

Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is a form of physical abuse and a leading cause of death and disability in infants. It is caused when someone taking care of a child loses control of his or her anger and shakes the baby. Most cases occur when a caretaker, frustrated by a child's persistent crying, shakes her to make the crying stop--not realizing what the shaking could do.

Shaken Baby Syndrome is preventable! Learn about SBS and SBS prevention, read our tips on coping with infant crying and ways to keep your cool, and obtain our free brochure on Shaken Baby Syndrome so you can share this knowledge with all your baby's caretakers. Learn about the many "small reasons" we need you to support our Never Shake a Baby campaign, and check out some SBS resources.

• SBS home
• What is SBS?
• Preventing SBS
• How to cope with infant crying
• Ways to keep your cool
• "Small Reasons" to support our campaign
• SBS Resources