Have you ever seen such words in the "popular science" article:
"A baby's brain is as delicate as tofu";
"Holding up and shaking when a child is crying is a coaxing artifact for many parents, but as everyone knows, this is likely to make the child suffer from shaking syndrome";
"The baby is crying incessantly, and he can't help but pick it up and shake it while coaxing, which is the instinctive reaction of many mothers." But if you don't pay attention, the baby may be 'shaken' out of the problem";
"Some seemingly slight shaking, such as the '5S' coaxing method, the 'light beat' and 'light shake' that do not know the weight, should be cautious";
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Is this a baby, or nitroglycerin? Holding the baby gently and shaking, such a warm picture, is it really dangerous?
What is Shaking Syndrome?
Doctors are most afraid of this kind of rumor that is half true and false, which is extremely confusing. Shaking syndrome is real, a severe brain injury caused by violent shaking that is common in abused children under 2 years of age.
Shaking syndrome has other names, such as abusive head trauma, shaking impact syndrome, and whiplash syndrome, which are not easily misunderstood.
Babies have weak neck muscles and often have difficulty supporting a heavy head. If the baby is shaken vigorously, the delicate brain moves back and forth and hits inside the skull, swelling and bleeding of these brain injuries may occur.
Your baby's brain is less fragile
However, mothers usually shake and coax their babies' postures and even the jelly will not break, how can it cause brain damage?
In addition, babies bouncing happily on their knees, falling slightly, or even running around recklessly are unlikely to cause shaking syndrome.
What can parents do?
Shaking syndrome does require vigilance, and if your baby is upset by crying for a long time and wants to shake him vigorously, be sure to warn yourself. It is safer to leave the baby at this time.
You can ask someone else to take care of your baby, and if you're alone, you can leave your baby in a safe place, such as in a cradle, and leave on your own. Taking deep breaths, counting down dozens of times, and calling a friend are all great ways to help you regain your composure.
In addition to shaking your baby vigorously, any shaking that causes your brain to move inside the skull can lead to brain damage, such as picking up your child, carrying your baby in a carrier, or running on your shoulders, which needs to be avoided.
Manifestations of shaking syndrome include:
Very irritable and irritable;
Always drowsy and unable to stay awake;
Breathing problems;
Difficulty feeding;
Vomiting;
Pale or bruised skin;
Convulsions;
Paralysis;
coma.
Children with shaking syndrome may not have physical scars or may have other signs of abuse. If you suspect that your child is injured due to violent shaking, take your child to the emergency room immediately.
Have you ever been so intimidated by the term "shake syndrome" that you dare not shake your baby gently? Hopefully, reassure yourself after you really understand Shaking Syndrome. Pick up the baby and shake it gently, such a warm picture should not be tarnished by the title party.