These are just a few facts that every caretaker should know about Shaken Baby Syndrome:
1. Shaken Baby Syndrome is the leading cause of all child abuse deaths in the United States
2. Babies (newborn-4 months) are the most likely to suffer from Shaken Baby Syndrome
3. Inconsolable crying is the primary trigger for shaking a baby
4. A quarter of all Shaken Baby Syndrome victims die
Sources:
1. http://www.nationwidechildrens.org/shaken-baby-syndrome-prevention
2. http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/headsup/sbs.html
