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Shaken Baby Syndrome (also known as Abusive Head Trauma) occurs when a baby is violently shaken with enough force to cause a serious brain injury. Importantly, the amount of force required to cause this kind of injury is far beyond anything that would happen during normal handling, playful bouncing, or accidental jostling.

It takes repeated, forceful shaking to cause the brain to move back and forth within the skull, leading to tearing of blood vessels, swelling, and severe damage. Because of how strong and sustained that force must be, shaken baby syndrome is recognized by medical professionals as a clear act of negligence or abuse, not an accident.

Understanding the severity of force involved is crucial for protecting vulnerable infants and recognizing that these injuries are always preventable with safe, gentle caregiving practices.

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