shaken baby?... - Infant Care (up to 18 months old) Message Board

chicomama · 05-02-2006, 11:20 PM

one time when my dd was about 2 or 3 months old, she was thrown up into the air a couple times. just playing, i dont know what its called.
but im just a little worried about shaken baby syndrome.
nothing seemed different after, i was just wondering if it could affect her long term??

Beyondthesky37 · 05-02-2006, 11:26 PM

If nothing seemed different your baby was probably fine. I would just keep a close watch on her. How long ago did that happen? I would just not let people throw her into the air especially since it causes you to worry about her. Plus it doesn't hurt to be cautious with your baby.

chicomama · 05-02-2006, 11:29 PM

it was probably about 3 months ago, and shes developing normally.

Valerie_s · 05-02-2006, 11:42 PM

I would run it by the dr. definatley at 2-3 months old they dont really hae the best control of the nec muscles so this could be detrimental, some injuries are internal and can not be seen by the naked eye. I would totally take the baby in to be checked even if it was 3 months ago...Is there a certain thing in particular that is making you wonder about this three months later, developmentally or anything?

Good Luck

valerie

weepyone · 05-03-2006, 05:02 AM

chico
i would not worry if all is well now she is fine i would think. besides with shaken baby syndrome i am sure there is evidence of them beingvery physically unwell with symptoms of a head injury fairly soon after the injury and this is how it is identified they have been shaken. i also believe the shaking has to be fairly severe my ds is 2 month and loves gentle holding up the air and bringing back down to eye level with me again obviously not thrown.