Understanding Shaken Baby Syndrome

The video emphasizes the importance of understanding a baby's crying as a form of communication and warns against the dangers of shaken baby syndrome. It provides safe methods to soothe a crying baby and advises caregivers to remain calm and seek help if needed. The video also highlights the symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and stresses the importance of sharing this information with anyone caring for the child.

What is a baby's primary way of communicating?

• Smiling

• Sleeping

• Crying

• Laughing

What should you never do to a baby?

• Change their diaper

• Hold them

• Shake them

• Feed them

What is Shaken Baby Syndrome?

• A condition caused by not holding a baby enough

• A condition caused by not changing a baby's diaper

• A condition caused by feeding a baby too much

• A condition caused by shaking a baby by the shoulders, arms, or legs

What can a single episode of shaking a baby cause?

• Bleeding in and around the brain

• Short-term memory loss

• Mild headache

• Temporary discomfort

Why are babies more susceptible to Shaken Baby Syndrome?

• They sleep more

• They cry more often

• Their heads are larger than their bodies and their shoulder and neck muscles are weak

• They eat more frequently

Which of the following is NOT a potential injury from shaking a baby?

• Increased appetite

• Seizures

• Mental retardation

• Blindness

What should you do first if your baby is crying?

• Leave the baby alone

• Ignore the baby

• Stay calm and see what the baby needs

• Shake the baby

What can you do to calm a crying baby?

• Ignore the baby

• Shake the baby

• Leave the baby alone

• Take the baby to a quiet room

What should you do if you think your baby has been shaken?

• Ignore the symptoms

• Wait and see if the baby gets better

• Stop, calm down, and get help immediately

• Give the baby some food

Who should you share the 'never shake a baby' message with?

• Only the baby's grandparents

• Anyone who cares for the baby

• Only the baby's parents

• Only the baby's siblings