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Shaken Baby Syndrome: Top 10 things to try if your baby will not stop crying 

   

10.

Check to see if the baby is wet.

9.

Check to see if the baby is hungry. When was the last feeding?

8.

Talk to the baby calmly; rub the baby's back; give baby hugs.

7.

Take a deep breath; you are doing the best you can!

6.

Give the baby a soothing bath.

5.

Sing to the baby or read a book to the baby.

4.

Play some classical music; Mozart works very well.

3.

Call the pediatrician if you think the baby is sick.

2.

Go for a walk; put the baby in the car seat and go for a drive; call you support person (someone you and the baby know well).
1.
When all else fails:

"TAKE A BREAK, BUT NEVER EVER SHAKE A BABY"

Created by Beverly Byron, RN, MSN
Nurse Educator
Shaken Baby Prevention Program
Montgomery County Health Department


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Last edited: 12/12/2008