Never Shake a Baby
Rhys Edwards from the Dial Help Prevention Department and coordinator of the Superior Child Abuse Prevention Council recently presented a, ‘Never Shake a Baby Class ‘ to over 29 middle school students in Houghton County.
The one session lesson teaches the class (which is working towards its baby-sitter certification) the dangers of shaking a baby. Many young children suffer serious injury or die due to violent shaking each year. Shaking causes damage to a baby because they have weak neck muscles that must support their heavy heads and still developing brain. The outer layer of the brain has not developed its protective outer layer, which causes injuries. The space between the brain and the skill is also larger, so the brain can travel farther, gaining more speed before it impacts with the skull. Even a few seconds of shaking can cause serious damage.
The Superior Child Abuse Prevention Council funds the, ‘Never Shake a Baby’ program through Dial Help.
If you would like more information about scheduling a class please contact Dial Help at 482 9077. www.dialhelp.org
