today i looked away for a second abd my 3 years old came up to my 9 week old and put his hand on the baby's forehead and started to push and pull his hand so the baby's head went from left to right really fast....it was only for a second...do you think this could have given him brain damage?
2007-06-08 12:59:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
You said today...Was it recent? Like in the last hour? If you haven't seen and odd behavior out of your baby yet, you're fine.
What Are the Signs and Symptoms?
In any SBS case, the duration and force of the shaking, the number of episodes, and whether impact is involved all affect the severity of the infant's injuries. In the most violent cases, children may arrive at the emergency room unconscious, suffering seizures, or in shock. But, in many cases, infants may never be brought to medical attention if they don't exhibit such severe symptoms.
In less severe cases, a baby who has been shaken may experience:
lethargy
irritability
vomiting
poor sucking or swallowing
decreased appetite
lack of smiling or vocalizing
rigidity
seizures
difficulty breathing
altered consciousness
unequal pupil size
an inability to lift the head
an inability to focus the eyes or track movement
^ Most of these symptoms wouldn't even apply as your child is too young to even do these things.
2007-06-08 13:14:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can understand why your nervous, I am sure everything is fine. Just watch the baby for lethargy. Babies are pretty tough little creatures, and most babies have older siblings they have managed to survive...a three year old doesn't have the strength an adult has which could cause shaken baby syndrome. If you notice the baby not crying or crying weird, or just sorta out of it, call your doctor right away. But really, I highly doubt any damage was done.
2007-06-08 20:08:52 · answer #2 · answered by Jinxed_Jewel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I really can sympathise I have a ten month old baby and a 3 yr old. My toddler loves playing with my baby but can be a bit rough. In the past I have been worried as my toddler has pushed down hard on my babys head or pushed her over smacking her head against the wall, but my baby has been okay. I think sometimes it looks worse than it is you may think your toddler was pushing really hard but it probaly wasnt that hard. My friends baby rolled off a bed onto a stone floor and was ok too, so try not o worry too much, but if you are really worried best to see the docter, just to be sure.
2007-06-08 21:06:39 · answer #3 · answered by cat2116 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I seriously doubt a 3 year old has the strength to do that kind of damage.
If the baby seems fine I would not worry. Shaken baby syndrome is hard to miss. But if you still worry, call the doctor and have her checked out.
2007-06-08 20:03:25 · answer #4 · answered by KC 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
probably not. I doubt your 3 year old was strong enough to cause any damage. I would tell you pediatrician though just to be sure and bring the baby in for a check up. Here is a sight that offers some information about SBS
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/medical/brain/shaken.html
2007-06-08 20:25:24 · answer #5 · answered by melloyellow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it. But watch him to make sure he isn't acting strangely. It all depends on how hard he was jiggled around. If he does act differently suddenly take him to the ER IMMEDIATELY!
Babies are a bit more durable than we give them credit for being. My son has a rather large head, and tips over alot when he tries to sit up too fast, and hes fine. Just a bump on the head.
Make sure you tell your 3 year old to be careful though, Im sure he just didn't know any better.
2007-06-08 20:05:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I dont think you have to worry. I dont think a 3 year old could cause that kind of damage.
2007-06-08 20:07:44 · answer #7 · answered by Michelemomof3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋