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NEVER Shake A Baby

Remember… NEVER shake a baby!

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No matter how stressed you are, NEVER shake, hit, or throw your baby. Because a baby’s neck muscles are weak, blindness, brain damage, or death can happen even with a little shake. Ask a friend, neighbor, or family member to watch your baby so you can take a break. If you are alone, put your baby in their crib, walk away, and don’t pick them up again until you are calm. Signs of Head Trauma from being shaken • Extreme fussiness • Sudden or unusual sleepiness • Seizures • Difficulty breathing

WHO AND WHEN TO CALL FOR HELP

Call the Georgia Crisis Line (800.715.4225) to speak to someone 24/7.

Call your health care provider to discuss your feelings if you are having a hard time coping.

Call 911 immediately if you think your baby has been shaken.

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