Shaken Baby Syndrome Videos and Consent Forms

Every hospital and birth center in New York State must provide every new parent the option to view the video Never, Ever, Shake a Baby to help new parents prevent infant and childhood brain injuries. Please have new parents complete the Parent Signature Form indicating that have they have either viewed or declined to view this video.

In addition to the hospital video, videos for day care providers, nurses, and new dads are also available.

New Parents

New parent? It's normal to become frustrated sometimes, it happens to all parents. Learn how to cope. Three seconds is all it takes to change a life forever. Make sure anyone who cares for your baby knows how to prevent shaken baby syndrome.

Never, Ever, Shake a Baby" - Video

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Consent Forms

Day Care Providers

Dealing with a crying baby is stressful, but dealing with more than one can quickly become overwhelming! Three seconds is all it takes to change a life forever. Make sure you and your staff learn how to manage stress and prevent shaken baby syndrome.

Never, Ever, Shake a Baby" – Video

Nurses

As a nurse, you have an essential role to play in helping new parents learn to care for their baby. Three seconds is all it takes to change a life forever. Make sure parents learn how to handle the stress that comes along with a new baby.

Never, Ever, Shake a Baby" – Video

New Dads

Being a new dad is exciting but can be nerve-wracking and stressful too. Three seconds is all it takes to change a life forever. Learn how to deal with the stress that comes along with a new baby and make sure others who care for your baby know how to prevent shaken baby syndrome too.

Never, Ever, Shake a Baby" – Video