The Shaken Baby Alliance is a non-profit charity on a mission to increase public awareness of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS). The following are possible indications that your child may be suffering from Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Extreme irritability, often misdiagnosed as colic

Decreased appetite or feeding problems

Inability to suck or swallow

Vomiting

Lethargy or poor muscle tone

Inability to follow movements with eyes

No smiling or vocalization (cooing, gurgling, etc.)

Rigidity

Seizures or convulsions, rolling eyes or eyes upward into head

Pale or blueish skin

Loss of consciousness or coma

Difficulty breathing

Dilated pupils

Blood spots/pooling of blood in eyes

Bruises on shoulders, neck, ribs (front and back), upper arms, arms, wrists

Keep in mind that in many SBS cases, there are no outward signs of physical abuse.