National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome

06/15/2026

Each month in June, the National Safety Council (NSC) recognizes National Safety Month, dedicated to promoting safety at home, at work, on the road, and in the community. Follow along this month as we share tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for keeping babies and children safe during the summer.

Today’s topic is water safety in the bath, around the pool, and in the backyard. Visit the AAP’s article for more information: https://bit.ly/AAP-infant-water-safety

Together, we can ensure that every child stays safe around water!

06/11/2026

The NCSBS is excited to spotlight one of our keynote presentations for the Twentieth International Conference on Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma, to be presented by Sandeep Narang, MD, JD, FAAP, Matthew Torbenson, JD, Melissa Kelly, JD, and Brittany Coats, PhD.

This presentation will examine the impact of the Nieves v. New Jersey Supreme Court decision on Abusive Head Trauma (AHT), featuring perspectives from leading legal, medical, and biomechanical experts in the field. The discussion will explore how the ruling may influence the prosecution and handling of AHT cases moving forward.

For the latest information and to register for the International Conference on SBS/AHT, visit https://dontshake.org/2026-nashville. Stay tuned over the coming weeks, as we highlight each of our distinguished keynote speakers.

06/10/2026

Thank you to all who stopped by our booth at the 2026 Show Up for Summer Service Fair to learn more about how to be part of helping to prevent / . Here are some highlights from the day!

Interested in volunteering with the NCSBS? Fill out the form on our website: https://bit.ly/NCSBS-volunteer-form. Together, we can keep support families and keep babies safe.

06/09/2026

Each month in June, the National Safety Council (NSC) recognizes National Safety Month, dedicated to promoting safety at home, at work, on the road, and in the community. Follow along this month as we share tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for keeping babies and children safe during the summer.

Today’s topic is on sun and heat safety, as well as tips for sunscreening infants and children. For articles from the AAP, visit the links below:

Sun safety: https://bit.ly/keep-kids-sun-safe
Sunscreen: https://bit.ly/AAP-sunscreen-tips
Sunscreening infants and children: https://bit.ly/AAP-kids-sunscreen-video
Heat: https://bit.ly/infant-heat-safety

Together, we can ensure that every child stays safe this summer!

06/08/2026

As we head into the summer, we are so grateful for the support of our Rooted Monthly Giving Members. Each month, your generosity helps provide families with the tools and confidence they need to keep their babies safe from shaken baby syndrome.

Thank you to Belinda Smith, Dr. Lori Frasier, the McPeck-Stringham Family, Ornella Di Bendetto, Florentina Lopez, Shelley Tracy, Philip Schweigert, Brian Lopez, Noe and Danielle Vázquez, Shantel Wakley, Cathy Green, Erika Petersen, Camille Bassett and to our Rooted Monthly Givers who have chosen to stay anonymous.

To become a Rooted Monthly Giver, visit dontshake.org/donate and check the box “Make This Donation Monthly.” Together, we can ensure that every baby has a safe start in life.

06/08/2026

Join us TODAY at the Show Up For Summer Service Fair at Thanksgiving Point from 4-8 PM! Visit us at our booth and come sign our pledge to “Never Shake a Baby!” We’re excited to meet you and share the ways you can help prevent shaken baby syndrome.

The Show Up For Summer Service Fair offers something for everyone:
🫶 Interactive service booths
🚚 Delicious food trucks
🏠 Fun bounce houses
🎉 Exciting prize giveaways
And the best part? It's completely FREE! We hope to see you there!

06/04/2026

Enable Madison County recently built a custom wheelchair ramp for seven-year-old survivor of / Reina McLemore.

Reina lives with a feeding tube and a severe form of epilepsy from her injuries, and the new ramp has provided a safer, more accessible way for Reina to come in and out of her home to attend school, spend time outdoors, and take part in day-to-day activities. Her grandparents have expressed how the improvement has significantly eased the physical toll of lifting her and her wheelchair down the stairs, and increased the family’s independence.

We are inspired by the work of Enable Madison County to help provide families with accessibility and support, and by the resilience of Reina and her family. Read the full story by WAAY-TV at https://bit.ly/custom-wheelchair-ramp

https://www.waaytv.com/news/madison-county-nonprofit-builds-ramp-for-7-year-old-girl-with-brain-injury/article_2dbf10d7-6045-4e12-bd23-3c1758a464a5.html

Enable Madison County built a custom wheelchair ramp for 7-year-old Reina McLemore, giving her and her grandparents a safer way in and out of their home.

06/03/2026

The NCSBS is excited to spotlight one of our keynote speakers for the Twentieth International Conference on Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma, Andrea Dunlop, author and creator and host of Nobody Should Believe Me, a true crime podcast about the intersection of medicine and child abuse.

How did so many people become convinced that the science behind abusive head trauma has been "debunked"? This keynote presentation examines how science denialism techniques borrowed from the to***co and climate wars have been systematically applied to child abuse medicine, and how a coordinated advocacy ecosystem translates fringe medical opinions into viral new stories, Netflix documentaries, legislative action, and court verdicts.

By examining case studies from media coverage in NBC, Serial podcast, and the Netflix film Take Care of Maya, participants will learn to identify the structural features of manufactured controversy, understand how journalism incentives make even well-intentioned reporters vulnerable to these narratives, and develop concrete strategies for pushing back effectively in professional and public contexts.

For the latest information and to register for the International Conference on SBS/AHT, visit https://dontshake.org/2026-nashville. Stay tuned over the coming weeks, as we continue to highlight the remainder of our distinguished keynote speakers.