Never shake a newborn: Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS)

Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is a serious form of physical abuse of a newborn that can occur when a newborn or a young child is shaken forcefully, even for a few seconds. The necks of infants are still very weak and their heads are large compared to the body: sudden movements cause the brain to oscillate inside the skull, causing bleeding, swelling and nerve injuries. The consequences can be serious and permanent, up to neurological damage or, in the most serious cases, to death. conjured. Never, for any reason. Intense or prolonged crying can be frustrating, especially when you are already tried by sleep deprivation, but shaking your baby is never a solution. It is essential to work on stress management and ask for help.