Safety
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Never shake your baby. Shaking a baby can cause brain damage or death. Listening to a baby cry for long periods of time can be very frustrating for parents. If you feel like you might lose control, place your child safely in the crib, take a time-out and leave the baby's room for a few minutes.
Things to try:
- Learn to read your baby's cues and respond before he starts crying
- Go to your baby as soon as she starts crying
- Have someone you trust come over and look after your baby to give you a break
- Talk to someone about your feelings
For more information:
Region of Peel — Public Health
905-799-7700
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Caledon residents call free of charge at 905-584-2216
To speak with a Public Health Nurse
Canadian Paediatric Society
Resources for both clinicians and parents covering a wide variety of child-related primary care topics.
Baby Equipment