What is Shaken Baby Syndrome?

Shaken Baby Syndrome occurs when a child or a young baby shaken vigorously and sometimes repetitive (again and again), with or without head hit something. The effects can be very serious and can cause lifelong injuries or death. 

Shaken baby syndrome is a form of abusive head injuries, which can lead to: 

Damage to the brain of a child. 

Permanent disabilities such as blindness or paralysis. 

Death. 

Children under 1 year of age most at risk because they cry more often, but older children can also suffer serious injury if shaken vigorously. No child at any age, should always be shaken. 

What can parents do to help calm a crying baby? 

The Canadian Paediatric Society has more information for parents about colic and crying. The following suggestions may be helpful. 

Check if the crying is a sign that your baby needs something specific, like a diaper change, feeding, relieving too hot or too cold, attention, or have a fever. 

Keep your baby. This is not to spoil. However, some babies do not like to be passed from person to person. 

Wrap or wrap your baby in a soft blanket. 

Turn off the lights and maintaining a peaceful environment. Cause excessive stimulation or worsen the crying. 

Soft music, white noise or noise silent smooth soothe some babies. 

Many babies are soothed by the movement. Trying to walk with the baby in a sling or a stroller. Rock or sway with the baby in a soft, rhythmic motion. Or try for a ride in a car. 

Suck sometimes helps babies to soothe and relax. You can do this by your baby nurses or offer a pacifier. 

Give your baby a warm bath. 

What if my baby cries? 

If your baby is crying, after making sure that there is no specific problem try to stay calm and be aware of how you feel. Are you angry? Do you feel frustrated? Are you angry? Take a moment to relax. 

Here are some suggestions to help calm yourself: 

If you believe you can lose control, stop! Place your child safely in the crib, take a break and let your child's room during the time that you to feel calm. 

Breathe slowly and deeply. 

Wines. 

Take a shower. 

Talk to a friend, family member, neighbor or another person you trust, and get support. Ask someone you trust to take your baby for a while, so you take a longer break. 

If you ever feel you may hurt your baby, get help: a relative, a neighbor, local crisis line, your youth welfare office or the police. Check the first pages of the local telephone directory for emergency numbers in your area. 

It is a good idea to have a plan in place before you get frustrated or angry. Keep a list of useful numbers by hand and are clearly visible to all caregivers. 

What signs may indicate that a baby has shaken? 

Often there are no marks or bruises on the baby's skin. Common symptoms are: 

Unusual sleepiness or extreme irritability. 

The refusal to eat for no apparent reason, loss of appetite or vomiting. 

The baby does not smile, eye contact, or babbling. 

Rigid body, or seizures (arms and legs become stiff or move in a repetitive unevenly). 

Baby's body is limp. 

Breathing, or when a change in the respiratory pattern. 

The baby's eyes are turned or distracted. 

What should you do if you think your baby has shaken? 

Call 911, ask your doctor or go to an emergency room immediately. 

You're not shake first aid! 

If your baby is not breathing, shook it will not help. The only way to help is to breathe a baby's word of mouth breathing (with proper technique for young children). Call 911 and begin artificial respiration. Many community organizations, such as St. John Ambulance or the Red Cross offer courses little or no cost for these first aid skills. 

Where can parents find help and support? 

One Parent or caregiver is not always easy. Constant of a crying baby can be stressful and you feel frustrated. You are probably not getting much time to meet the needs of your baby throughout the day. 

Try to organize relief for regular child care, so that you can get some rest. Find a friend, family member or other trusted person that can take care of your baby at a time, while taking a break. If people offer trust, accept. Know your caregiver. Let your child with someone you do not trust, someone who has strong reactions, or someone who is not comfortable with babies. 

Remember, no matter how bad you feel, do not shake your baby. 

If you have questions, talk to your pediatrician, family doctor or public health nurse, and find local community resources to support the parents. 

If you think you may be struggling with depression, or someone with a new baby to know, talk to your doctor. The CPS also has information about depression in mothers and how they affect children. 

Not hurt a baby in a moment of frustration. The effects can last a lifetime.

Iron needs for Babies and Children

Iron is a mineral that babies are made ​​and children need for good health and development. 

RBCs contain hemoglobin container, a protein carries oxygen to all cells in the body have. Our body needs iron to make hemoglobin. Iron gives red blood cells their color. If you do not have enough iron, red blood cells too small and pale. You can not carry enough oxygen to the organs and muscles of the body. This is known as anemia. 

What are the symptoms of iron deficiency? 

Babies and children need iron for their brains to develop normally. , "To be babies who have not enough iron (" iron deficiency ") less physically active and develop more slowly therefore show symptoms thesis in June.: 

slow weight gain, 

pale skin, 

loss of appetite and 

Irritability (irritable, fussy). 

Iron deficiency can affect how older children can do in school. Low iron levels can make it hard for kids to concentrate and to make them feel tired and weak. 

How much iron in infants and children need? 

Time babies are born with a store of iron that comes from the blood of the mother in the womb. 

During the first 6 months of life, breastfed babies have what they need from breast milk. But wait too long after 6 months to introduce other foods increases the risk of your baby from iron deficiency. If breastfeeding is not possible, use a fortified infant formula with iron in the store bought in the first 12 months. 

The formula of the milk cow shoulder. 

Once babies start eating solid food, the amount of iron you need depends on your age. The recommended daily allowance (RDA) is the amount that a person needs each day to stay healthy. 

Age amount of iron per day (recommended daily allowance) 

7 and 12 months 11 mg 

1-3 years 7 mg 

4-8 years 10 mg 

9-13 years and 8 mg 

14-18 years 11 mg (for children) 

15 mg (for girls) 

Source: Health Canada, Dietary Reference Intakes 

What foods are good sources of iron? 

There are two different kinds of iron: 

Heme iron is better absorbed by the body. It is found in meat. 

Non-heme iron from plant sources comes as legumes, vegetables and cereals. 

Iron-rich foods are made ​​are: 

Meat: beef, lamb, beef, liver, chicken, turkey. 

fish 

eggs 

Cereals and cereal products: iron fortified cereals, wholemeal bread, enriched bread, pasta and rice. 

Other sources of iron include: 

Legumes: chickpeas, lentils, peas and beans. 

Vegetables: spinach, broccoli, brussels sprouts, green peas. 

To the body absorb iron, synthesis of the combination of foods with a good source of vitamin C, color: such as oranges, tomatoes and peppers. For example, for breakfast cereals enriched with iron with orange slices to serve. O Top of spaghetti with meat sauce and tomatoes. 

Did the cow's milk is a good source of iron? 

No, that is not cow's milk a good source of iron. Although cow's milk has about the same amount of iron in breast milk, the body not absorb well. 

Make sure your baby is to provide the other sources of iron and vitamin C before starting to cow's milk. Wait until your baby is9-12 months before the introduction of cow's milk. 

Too much milk can cause iron deficiency cow. 

Should I give my child the iron supplement? 

Term babies who are breastfed, enriched by birth, or receive iron infant formula do not need an iron supplement. 

Premature infants should iron supplement to the time that the will is 8 weeks old, get up to their first birthday. Talk to your doctor about the right amount. 

Children aged one year and do not iron supplements unless you do not eat enough iron-rich foods. Talk with your child's doctor if you think that's the case.