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THI-CM is defined broadly to include traumatic injury to the head (skull and/or brain and/or intracranial structures), which may also be accompanied by injury to the face, scalp, eye, neck or spine, as a result of the external application of force, typically in the form of violent shaking with of without impact to the head.
Parents or caregivers may shake their babies out of frustration, stress, or anger due to inconsolable crying. Other caregivers may simply not know that shaking a baby can be so dangerous. Other terms that you may hear are shaken baby syndrome (SBS) or Abusive Head Trauma (AHT)
Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome BC has delivered the Period of PURPLE Crying®, an injury prevention parent education program, since 2009. This province-wide program provides education on increased infant crying, soothing techniques, coping skills, and the dangers of shaking infants.
Are you looking for more information about infant crying, soothing techniques, or coping strategies to help you to get through PURPLE Crying?
If you support prenatal and new families in BC and are looking for resources, PURPLE Crying training or materials, access the Providers section here.
