Donation

Donated to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital again a few weeks ago!

Facts about Shaken Baby Syndrome

Siblings of SBS victims are left to suffer silently and many go on to have relationship issues with dire consequences as well as stress disorders.

The abusers NEVER pay the cost for hospitalizations, court and lawyer fees,therapy, and continues medical care, special education and living expenses;YOU DO!
Victims' families, tax payers, and insurance companies are responsible for what the Texas Brain injury Association estimate cost that can easily reach $3 Million for a lifetime of care for a single victim,

A baby could fall from a height of 3 stories and not sustain as severe an injury as a shaken baby!

SBS PREVENTION WORKS!
SBS cases were reduced by 47% over 5 years in the Western New York State In- Hospital Program for parents of newborns that received SBS education.
Parents surveyed 3 to 4 months after participating in the Massachusetts program remembered the information learned without prompting and reported using the new information about crying and infant soothing in caring for their babies. Over two-third reported they had shared the information with their child's other caregivers.

Caretaker Abuse in Uganda

Although this is not a case of Shaken Baby Syndrome, I still find it extremely important to report cases around the world of similar types of child abuse. The abuser in this video is the maid/caretaker of the child who had no idea that she was being recorded.
This video may be disturbing to some so please take caution when watching.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVG04EG1ljY&feature=youtu.be

Here are some more statistics about the types of Shaken Baby Syndrome perpetrators.

Univision Support

Thank you so much to Univision for helping me and my cause!

Documentary Preview

Using the money I made through playing the violin, I made about 300 copies about the documentary for those who want a physical copy. 

Offenders and Vicitms of SBS

Victim Profile	Offender Profile
Average age of victim 4-6 months 63% male 59% no previous record of abuse 30% die as a result of shaking 15% escape long term damage Toddlers as old as 4 years are at risk of serious injury Most survivors suffer long term disabilities	Average age of perpetrator 22 years 75% male 81% had no history of child abuse 75% had no history of substance abuse 50% were natural parents of the victims 37% biological father 21% boyfriends of the mother 17% female child care providers 12% mothers 13% other

The above statistics are from the

National Shaken Baby Coalition 

www.shakenbabycoalition.org

Donated to the St. Jude's Hospital! Thank you to all who have supported this cause and I am so grateful to be able to have finally contributed to the fight against Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Reaching out

Here is the third batch of letters I've sent out to reach out to potential supporters of my cause! I'm still hoping to hear back from at least a couple.

Here is a snippet of the documentary if you are interested in purchasing.
This clip does not show up on mobile devices; however, if you are interested in watching it, then you can use this link! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBFH_P9PpiI&feature=youtu.be

Geographical Hot Spots

Here are two different sets of data that represent the geographical hot spots of Shaken Baby Syndrome in the United States.

Neck support

1. Long drives are extremely dangerous for babies

2. The baby's head repeatedly hits the seat due to the bumpy roads.

3. Repeated hits can lead to brain injuries.

4. Support of the baby's neck and head with a cushion is necessary.

This "elephant ears" neck cushion was specifically made to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome. It supports the neck while the baby is in a car seat, stroller, or bouncer. 

1. Print out two copies of this shape.

2. Cut it out on pieces of cloth.

3. Sew the two pieces of cloth together but leave some space so that you can stuff it.

4. Stuff the cushion.

5. Sew completely.

This "elephant ears" neck cushion was specifically made to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome. It supports the neck while the baby is in a car seat, stroller, or bouncer.

Crying Curve of Children

Recent studies show a common curve of crying among children! It shows that most babies are fussiest around 6 weeks and then begin calmer after.

Help Services

If the stress of having a child becomes overwhelming and you feel as if you're on the edge of committing violent acts toward a baby, please call for help immediately.
In the U.S: 
24-hour Parent Helpline: 1-888-435-7553
Crying Baby Hotline: 1-866-243-2229
Fussy Baby Warmline: 1-888-431-BABY

Founding of Shaken Baby Syndrome

An American radiologist, John Caffey, coined the name whiplash shaken infant syndrome in 1974. It was, however, a British neurosurgeon, Guthkelch who first described shaking as the cause of subdural haemorrhage in infants. Impact was later thought to play a major part in the causation of brain damage. Recently improved neuropathology and imaging techniques have established the cause of brain injury as hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy. Diffusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging is the most sensitive and specific method of confirming a shaking injury. Families of children with subdural haemorrhages should be thoroughly investigated by social welfare agencies.

Parenting Help

• Tips

If pushed to your limit focus on calming yourself. Put baby in a crib on her back, make sure she is safe, and then walk away; call a friend, relative, neighbor, or parent helpline for support. Check on her every 5 to 10 minutes.

Tell everyone who cares for your baby about the dangers of shaking and what to do if they become frustrated or upset, for example, if baby cries inconsolably.

See a health care professional if you have anger management problems or behavioral concerns.

Offer support to new parents in your family and community by offering to give them a break, sharing a parent helpline number, or simply being a friend.

Documentary Sneak Peek

This link will bring you to the actual documentary that I am currently selling.
If you would like to purchase a copy with subtitles and voiceovers (English, Korean, French, or Spanish), please contact me at preventsbs@gmail.com.
Thank you so much!
Shaken Baby Syndrome Documentary

Symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome

Look out for these symptoms in case of accidental shaking of your child.
Mild injuries may include:
-Irritation or sluggishness of the child
-Vomit
-Lack of hunger
Severe injuries may include:
-Seizures
-Slow heartbeats
-Difficulty hearing
-Bleeding in eyes

Shaken Baby Syndrome around the World...

Shaken Baby Syndrome is a serious issue around the world. These videos portray two cases in which innocent children were victimized out of frustration.
Disclaimer: These videos can be disturbing to the viewer. Please do not click these links if you are easily disturbed by this form of abuse.
Incidents in Taiwan
Incidents in America

Taking Caution

Please exercise caution when playing with your child. These pictures below portray rough playing that could potentially harm the child.

Copyright: These pictures do not belong to me. All rights go to the original posters.