Shaking Your Baby is Just Not the Deal

The Children's Hospital at Westmead commends Apple for withdrawing the disturbing game that unfortunately portrays the response that parents or carers can have to a baby's crying. Crying is a means of expression for babies; it is also a way of seeking closeness and comfort. However if hearing crying is stressful for parents or carers, this scenario can also be dangerous for both the baby and the parents.

Universal education needs to be available for parents so they can understand the dangers of shaking babies and also develop a repertoire of safe responses to the baby's crying. Babies who are shaken can suffer serious injury or may die. The 3 minute film Shaking Your Baby is Just not the Deal is an Australian product that is being sought after in the United Kingdom and other countries.

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