Her special interests are dance, antiques and interior design. Besides English, Lilly speaks Persian and French. First published in April 1984, this pamphlet helped to make the public aware of the dangers of shaking a child. The contributions of many professionals and organizations including The American Academy of Pediatrics, California, Chapter 4, and the Orange County Child Abuse Council are recognized and appreciated. When we shake a child we can injure accidentally in an unthinking moment.
Most people are unaware of the serious consequences of shaking a baby or young child.
Shaking Baby injuries are caused by the rapid movement of the head during shaking. The younger the child the more serious the danger. Medical studies and statistical evidence give witness to the severity of damage caused by shaking. Shaking is child abuse. Call a friend or neighbor.