Child Safety
The Child Advocacy Center of Niagara is committed to prevention and safety for children of all ages.
Every year babies in New York die under circumstances where an unsafe sleep position may have played a role.
Keep your baby safe. Follow the ABCs of safe sleep:
A – Alone. Baby should sleep Alone.
B – Back. Put baby on their Back.
C – Crib. Put baby in a safe Crib
For more information contact the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.
Watch this new video on safe sleep and reducing the risk of SIDS.
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Shaken Baby Syndrome or Abuse Head Trauma (AHT) is a form of child abuse that happens when an infant or toddler is violently shaken. Victims of AHT often have bleeding on the brain and brain swelling. Frequently, the abuser shakes the baby in response to the baby’s crying.
What you can do:
- Hold your child close
- Turn on music
- Give your baby a warm bath
- Take your baby for a walk or a ride in the car
- Get support for yourself – talk to a family member or friend or have someone you trust care for the baby.
For more information contact the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome.
Additional Resources
Consumer Safe Products Safety Commission
NetSmartz (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children)
New York State Safe Kids Coalition
