Shaken Baby Syndrome

Signs & Symptoms Indicating That A Baby May Have Been Shaken Include:

  • Extreme irritability
  • Decreased appetite
  • Feeding problems
  • Poor sucking/swallowing
  • Constipation
  • Vomiting
  • Lethargy
  • Poor muscle tone
  • Rigidity
  • Seizures
  • Dilated pupils
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Blood spots in eyes
  • Semi-consciousness
  • Comatose

If you know or suspect that your child has been shaken:

Even if you feel guilty or embarrassed, you must take the baby to the emergency room right away. Immediate medical attention may save your child from future problems, and may even save his or her life.

NEVER EVER SHAKE A BABY

NYS Dept. of Health, Bureau of Injury Prevention