Shaken Baby Syndrome Campaign

A message to everyone who cares for a baby or toddler.

Shaking is Hazardous to My Health!

Taking care of me is not easy.

I need a lot of things from you:

I need lots of hugs.

I need to feel that I am important to you.

I need to know that when I cry you will be there

to feed me,clean me, and make me feel better.

I need for you to take a break from me

if you feel tired or angry.

I need for you to hold me gently and

never throw me up in the air.

I need for you to never shake me because

it causes my head to rock back and forth.

It can cause me to go blind, have

brain damage, or even die!

So, please remember that shaking

is hazardous to my health.

Take a break--and never shake me.

Thank you,

Your Baby

Shaken Baby Syndrome Facts and Tips

Top Ten Things To Do When Your Baby Won't Stop Crying

Risk Factors

Shaken Baby Syndrome: Maryland County Liaisons

Maryland Family Administration:  Shaken Baby Syndrome

 Internet Resources