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 Oh Baby! Baby mysteries and crying
Baby's non-stop crying at ear piercing levels can push mom and dad over the edge, beyond their ability to cope. A new DVD, tested in Seattle, called "The Period of Purple Crying," aims to help frustrated parents by sharing experiences and suggestions about what to do when the screaming becomes unbearable. The goal is to prevent SBD, shaken baby syndrome. To find out more, click here for full story.
Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome
Parents who are prepared for infant's crying bouts can maintain better control, studies say
An educational program for parents can help prevent shaken baby syndrome that's triggered by infant crying, according to American and Canadian studies.
"Typically, crying begins within two weeks of birth, so it's imperative that new parents receive information and learn coping strategies," Dr. Fred Rivara, an investigator at the Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, vice chairman of pediatrics at the University of Washington in Seattle and co-author of the U.S. study said in a university news release. To learn more, click here for full story.
Program effective in educating parents about prevention of shaken baby syndrome
New research conducted by Center investigators shows that educational materials aimed at preventing shaken baby syndrome increased knowledge of new mothers about infant crying. Crying is the most common trigger for people abusing babies by shaking them. To learn more, see the KING 5 News Story with Dr. Fred Rivara.
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