TEACHERS / PRESENTERS
Why We Are Here
Education efforts have been shown to be a simple and effective method of reducing the instances of Shaken Baby Syndrome. Stacy Turner, who is a friend and fellow board member of the Shaken Baby Alliance made a short video about her son Dylan that expresses this eloquently. Please take time to view this video of Dylan by clicking on his name below. If we can save just one child from being murdered or from a lifetime of disabilities through our education then all the effort is worth it. Dylan Turner Video
“I learned some stuff I didn’t expect. I didn’t know a babies brain sloshes around that much. Also, I didn’t think a babies bones could break from being shaken.” ~ Christian (8th Grade)
Feel free to use the powerpoints below to train personnel who work with families and young children—CASAs, foster parents, child care providers, Child Care Health Consultants, Healthy Families or Health Start home visitors, etc. The more people who have this information and will share it with parents and caregivers of young children, the better!
Download 2009 Community Training Powerpoint Presentation Download Babies Cry Powerpoint Presentation
Teachers/Presenters
Materials and information are available for display at conferences. A radio or web-based announcement talks to parents from the baby's perspective to help reinforce the message to Never Shake A Baby. Hear it by clicking here: The Never Shake A Baby Arizona video is posted on the ADHS website. “I think it’s great that all parents see this before they take their new babies home.” –Parent “Think all new parents should watch it.” –Parent
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Why do we have Never Shake A Baby Arizona education project? Because we are dedicated to educating parents on how to cope with crying and about the dangers of shaking a baby.
Signs & Symptoms Shaken Children Can Have Learning Disabilities We know that even 25% of children who appear to have no bad effects from having been shaken can still experience learning disabilities when they ... READ MORE |
Education is Prevention
Shaken Baby Syndrome is 100% preventable.
A major step in prevention will be achieved if the public health message "Never Shake a Baby" can be made part of our culture, just like "Don't Drink and Drive". Many people don't know that shaking a baby or a toddler can be dangerous.
is two fold.
1. Educate the public about the serious medical and legal consequences of shaking a baby, provide methods of coping with the stressful demands of a crying baby or difficult toddler, and provide guidance on selecting caregivers for infants and young children.
2. Deliver tailored messaging with coping information to those who are at higher risk of shaking a baby, and equip those providing guidance and service to high-risk groups with the appropriate Never Shake A Baby Arizona prevention resources.