Shaken Baby Syndrome
What is shaken baby syndrome
Shaking an infant’s head and neck back and forth with enough force that the brain tissue moves inside the skull and becomes damaged.
The safest sleep position for a baby to reduce the risk of SIDS.
On their back
This seat should always be rear-facing for children under the age of 2, according to safety guidelines.
Car seat
Toys that engage many of these at once are ideal for fostering sensory development.
Senses
Children under this age should not sit in a seat where there is an airbag, even if the airbag can be turned off.
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True or False. Three injuries that can be caused by violent shaking is long term brain damage, rib fractures, and Down syndrome
False
It is not safe for a baby to sleep with these items, which could increase the risk of SIDS.
Pillows, blankets, and stuffed animals
This household item, often used to clean floors and countertops, should be stored out of children's reach due to its toxic properties.
Cleaning supplies
According to safety guidelines, a toy that can fit in this household object is too small for a child under 3 due to choking hazards.
Toilet paper tube
To prevent falls and accidents, it's important to keep floors and stairs free of this
Clutter
Name 3 ways to try and get a baby to stop crying
Change diaper, entertain, feeding, give pacifier, put to sleep, rock gently
Exposing a baby to this after pregnancy increases their risk of SIDS.
secondhand smoke
List 2 effects of shaken baby syndrome
Bleeding on the brain, bleeding in the eye, massive brain swelling, permanent blindness, hearing impairment, cerebral palsy, paralysis, coma, impaired motor skills, seizures, severe brain damage, learning disabilities
When choosing toys for young children, they should be appropriate for this aspect of the child, which changes over time.
Level of development
To prevent burns, it is recommended to set the water temperature in a home between these two Fahrenheit degrees.
110-120 degrees
One common symptom of Shaken Baby Syndrome is bleeding in this part of the eye.
Retina
Babies should sleep in this environment until they are at least 6 months old to reduce the risk of SIDS.
The same room as their parents
This common part of some toys, often used for movement or sound, poses a choking hazard if swallowed by small children.
A battery
Toys with this feature allow children to use their imagination, as they can be played with in various ways.
Open-ended use
This medical condition, often caused by leaving a child in a hot car, occurs when body temperature rises above 104 degrees Fahrenheit and can lead to death.
Heatstroke
This syndrome can lead to long-term issues such as blindness, developmental delays, and this movement disorder caused by brain injury.
Cerebral Palsy
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents avoid this risky sleep practice, as it increases the risk of SIDS
Bed-sharing
What is the poison control number?
1-800-222-1222.
Toys for infants and toddlers must avoid including this hazardous material, commonly found in older painted toys or imported toys.
Lead
This international organization provides guidelines on childproofing and safety standards for preventing childhood injuries at home
World Health Organization (WHO)