Baby shake syndrome occurs when a baby is shaken, swayed too much, causing serious effects on the child's brain, which can result in lifelong trauma such as blindness, paralysis, or even death. Children under 1 year of age are in the highest risk group. However, it is absolutely best not to shake a child no matter what age they are.
1 / Handling when your baby cries
Most parents pick up the baby, swing it back and forth, or hold the crib more when the baby is fussy. It is one of the leading causes of tremor syndrome in children. Instead, parents should handle the situation more skillfully and patiently.
A baby crying is a signal of a specific problem, perhaps he wants to change diapers, be demanding food, feel hot or cold, or simply want attention. At this time, the mother can hold the baby and pat the baby to comfort it. Turn off lights, reduce noise, keep warm or add cool air to comfort your baby. Many children like to soothe with movement, so the mother can hold the baby to move gently or put the baby in the stroller. Wipe your baby dry with warm water or let your baby suck on a nipple is also an ideal option.
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2 / What if the baby doesn't stop crying?
Don't get angry if you can't calm the baby from crying
Not only you, but anyone who comforts your baby to cry but fails, can get angry and lose control. At this time, whether it is just screaming, yelling or a squishing butt, it is enough to cause psychological shock for the child. So, if you can't calm down while the baby continues to cry, you should ask your father or a relative to take the baby's turn. After birth, stress can cause you to lose control. Therefore, you should relax and rest as soon as you notice signs of anger.
3 / Signs of baby shaking syndrome
Children may or may not appear bruising on the body, but most have symptoms:
-Want to sleep abnormally.
-Do not eat, suckle or vomit for unknown reasons.
-Baby no longer smiles, makes eye contact or speaks babbling.
Body stiffness or convulsions.
-The child is lame.
Difficulty breathing, wheezing.
As soon as detecting the above signs, the mother should immediately take the baby to the hospital for examination. If your baby shows signs of stopping breathing, not shaking or exerting a strong impact on your baby, call 911 and perform basic first aid skills.
4 / Get help
Being a parent is always stressful and exhausting. However, do not let for a moment of sadness, you unconsciously harm your own baby. Parents should remember: Shaking does not make a child stop crying or become more obedient. Family members should take turns caring for the child to avoid stress. Absolutely not "give eggs to evil", that is, subjects with a history of violence or people who do not like children.
If you feel that you are showing signs of postpartum depression , you should talk to relatives and psychologists for advice and help.
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