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Babies cry. Some babies cry a LOT. And sometimes, they cry for no discernable reason, may sound like they’re in pain, and will not stop no matter what you do. Pile on other stressors and maybe a lack of sleep or support or time, and there is this instant, this nano-second when the frustration and guilt and the inability to cope turn to anger and the parent or caregiver hits that boil over point and shakes or hits or throws the baby. Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) was formerly known as Shaken Baby Syndrome. The AAP released a new policy statement and the medical term changed to describe the injury caused when an infant is shaken, experiences a blunt impact, or a combination of both.

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