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Junior League of St. Paul, MN. – 1995
Shaken baby syndrome describes the serious injuries that can occur when a very young child is severely or violently shaken, causing the brain to move back and forth inside the skull. The syndrome usually originates when a parent or other caregiver shakes a baby out of anger or frustration, often because the baby would not stop crying or…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Infant Behavior, Infant Care, Infants
