Preventing Infant Head Trauma

Inflicted, non-accidental head injuries are the leading cause of traumatic death in infants. An infant should be monitored constantly and not left alone on any surface where there is a potential that they can roll or crawl off of it. A fall of 5 feet is more than enough to create an impact that will lead to traumatic brain injury.

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Shaken baby syndrome is all too common in the media. There are constant stories about caregivers, parents, and family members being accused of shaking their babies which leads to brain damage and death. When a baby is shaken, a whiplash motion is set into effect. This creates what is known as an acceleration-deceleration injury which can cause terrible injuries in an infant or young child. Shaken baby syndrome can happen in children up to five years of age but is usually seen in infants and toddlers. Most cases are in infants under 1 years of age. Even shaking a baby for just a few seconds can produce the effects of shaken baby syndrome. The main injuries which occurs result from the acceleration of the shaking and the deceleration of the baby's head hitting an object - even a pillow or cushion. The inside of the skull is not smooth and the brain will bounce around being bruised and scraped. The whiplash effect is very harmful in infants and toddlers because their heads are very large and heavy and their neck muscles and ligaments are not very developed.

Falls are impossible to control but there are many steps to ensure your child is not harmed when falling. If you have an infant, once they are able to roll and crawl around, make sure you only let them do so in a well controlled and safe environment. A well cleaned large floor area or outside in the grass are some of the safest places as long as the grassy area is free of rocks. If you have stairs, make sure to use a baby gate so your child doesn't tumble down them. Never leave your child unattended on a couch or other furniture as they can (and will) roll off of it as soon as you leave the room.

Head injuries in babies are largely preventable. Common ways a baby will sustain infant head injuries include: motor vehicle accidents, shaken baby syndrome, and rolling off beds, couches or other furniture. Motor vehicle accidents are impossible to predict so all you can do is ensure your child is in a rear facing car seat that is properly fastened. Shaken baby syndrome is 100% preventable however. If you, or a friend, is having difficulties with an infant or toddler, see if a relative will watch them for a while or just put them in their crib and walk away until you are under control.