Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is a form of head trauma purposely inflicted onto a child by someone vigorously shaking them. Most incidents occur among infants who are younger than 1 year old. The cases of SBS almost always involve the parent or caregiver who shakes the baby. The main reasons for this shaking are frustration and stress. The violent movement causes significant damage to the infant’s brain. It is important to find ways to ease the parent or caregiver’s stress while a baby is crying. This will reduce the risk of SBS. Remember, SBS is 100% preventable.
Child Safe Home
To help keep a child and family safe, it is important to make sure your home is a safe place to live and play. This helps prevent accidents and other emergencies. Follow recommended guidelines for household safety in your own home. Conduct a safety check in each room of the house to help ensure that your home is a place where accidents are not likely to occur.
Lead Poisoning
When a person is exposed to high levels of lead it can cause serious problems. Children can be at risk of lead poisoning. Toddlers like to explore their world, and often do this by putting things in their mouths. A child may eat old paint peeling or soil that contains lead. Unfortunately, lead can be found in items you might not guess, such as toys. It is important to learn what can be done to prevent lead poisoning. Parent can help protect their child from lead poisoning.
