Shaken Baby Syndrome: A Prevalent Danger

Few parents realize the real danger that excessive shaking can cause to a baby's soft skull, under-developed brain, and weak neck muscles. Consequently, neither are they aware of the existence of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS)—something all parents and caregivers should know about.

This warning comes from Dr. Susan Palmer, Project Director, Department of Research and Program Services at The Arc, a national organization for people with mental retardation and related development disabilities and their families.