Shaken Baby Syndrome Forum

Council Member Julissa Ferreras Cordially invites you to attend: SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME FORUM On April 13th 2011 at 6:00pm-8:00pm P.S.149 Auditorium 93-11 34th Ave. Jackson Heights, NY 11372 COME TO LEARN MORE ABOUT Common symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome How to help a crying baby Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome Ways to cope with a crying baby HOW OFTEN DOES IT HAPPEN? Often frustrated parents or other persons responsible for a child's care feel that shaking a baby is a harmless way to make a child stop crying. The number one reason a baby is shaken is because of inconsolable crying. Almost 25 percent of all babies with Shaken Baby Syndrome die. It is estimated that 25 - 50 percent of parents and caretakers aren't aware of the effects of shaking a baby.