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Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) accounts for the most devastating cases of child abuse among children, 0 to 3 years old. It is, by far, preferable to prevent SBS than to treat it. This site can help you learn about:

what SBS is, its severity, and some risk factors for shaking

the link between crying and shaking

normal infant crying and colic

the Alberta SBS Prevention Campaign and resources

Use the menu on the left to move through this site to learn about these topics; view, download and print resources; and link to other web sites and reference materials.