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OUR MISSION
To promote public awareness of Shaken Baby Syndrome, advocate justice for the victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome, and provide support, guidance, understanding and compassion for the families of Shaken Baby Syndrome.
National Shaken
Baby Coalition
652 Frederick St.
Edwardsville, IL
62025-1223

Current Board Members
  • Debbie Dycus, Cofounder/Illinois, Secretary/Treasurer
  • Denise Isings, Cofounder/Washington State & Arizona, Vice President
  • Michele Poole, Cofounder/Florida
  • Janet Simmons, Cofounder/Illinois, President
  • SBS Organizations
    The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
    The Children of SBS
    The Skipper Initiative
    The Kierra Harrison Foundation for Child Safety
    Shaken Baby Prevention
    Shaken Baby Association
    The Shaken Baby Alliance
    Don't Shake Jake
    Project COPE
    Matty Eappen Foundation
    Reagan's Rescue Fund



     Prevention of SBS !!!


  • Some of the things that can be done for prevention are:
  • Flyers, PSA’s, Videos
  • Mandated Hospital based programs for birth parents
  • High schools & middle schools education
  • Boy’s groups education
  • Mandatory training for Daycare providers
  • Vigils during the 3rd week of April, National SBS Awareness Week
     

  •  Coping with a Crying Baby

    Parents Guide for a Daycare Provider


  • Make sure all the basic needs are met. (Food, dry diaper, appropriate clothing, burping.)
  • Offer the baby a pacifier.
  • Take the baby for a walk in a stroller.
  • Call a friend, relative, or neighbor to give you a break.
  • If all else fails, put the baby in his/her crib, make sure the baby is safe, close the door, check on the baby every 5 minutes or so.
  • If you are a child care provider and cannot handle a crying baby please let the parent know.
  • Make sure after immunizations the baby is comfortable and is taking its medications.
  • Sit down, close your eyes and take 20 deep breaths.
  • Relax, exercise, play music.
  • Call a counselor who can help 1-800-451-2229 or 1-800-352-5683 (1-800-FLA-love).
  • DO NOT PICK THE BABY UP AGAIN UNTIL YOU ARE CALM  

  • Make sure licensed & insured
  • Call children & family services to verify if there have been any complaints.
  • Check and double check references.
  • Ask for a police clearance from daycare provider if not licensed.
  • Keep a log for drop off and pick up.
  • Never accept a sleeping baby.
  • Be aware of strangers in the home.
  • Listen to daycare provider if complaining baby is fussy.
  • Don’t be afraid to talk to your sitter about the dangers of SBS
  • REMEMBER NON-CRUISING BABIES DON’T BRUISE!!

     

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