Shaken Baby Syndrome?

1. When in doubt, go to the doctor.

2. Kick your "friends" @$s

I would not be so concerned...yes, the 'friend" should have not done that, as this makes you uncomfortable as a parent, but shaken baby syndrome is much more severe and it takes more than bouncing a child up and down or twisting him back and forth to cause it.

Shaken baby syndrome is caused by violent shaking, causing the child's head to snap backwards and forwards repeatedly, causing injury to the brain and to the neck.

The worse that may have happened is your son would have gotten a bit of an upset tummy from the motion and spit up, but I think you don't have anything to be concerned about right now.

Keep on being a good mom!! It's good to see a parent that puts their child's health and well being as their number one priority!

People are rude! Its your baby! The baby relies on you to protect it and you did an excellent job in doing so! I've had a couple people be rough with my son when he was a baby and I did the exact same thing and I didn't care what they thought. May be the people that say you exaggerate don't or ever had a baby. Also why would someone bounce a 5 month old feet off the sofa..that is idiotic to me!

Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is a form of child abuse that occurs when an abuser violently shakes an infant or small child, creating a whiplash-type motion that causes acceleration-deceleration injuries. In other words, bouncing the baby while burping her is not enough force to cause SBS. You're fine. I mean who doesn't bounce their baby a little when it's time for burping. Tell Grandma, that everything is ok and to relax a little. You're not doing anything to hurt your little girl.

I think you may be exaggerating things just a little. Im not criticizing you and I think you did the right thing by taking control of the situation. You really cant be 'too careful' with your babies (even older kids for that matter).

If you really are concerned, the symptoms to look out for are lethargy, a dazed appearance and possible vomiting. The symptoms should show up right away if there is a problem.

Did your son go to sleep shortly after this incident or was it his normal bed time? If it was not his normal bed time and there is anything irregular about his sleeping, dont hesitate to go to ER.

It is very very rare to get SBS (shaken baby syndrome) by bouncing baby on the sofa although it should be avoided.

Symptoms:

Baby unconscious or having seizures.

Less Severe cases:

irritability

vomiting

poor sucking or swallowing

baby not smiling or vocalising

altered consciousness

baby eating less than normal diet

I'm a first time mom and very protective....I think all moms and dads are, and I would call my dr just to be on the safe side. You did the right thing by stepping in, and as the mom you know best...if you are having any doubt or concern, you call the dr. That's what they are there for, and it's always better to be on the safe side and let them be aware. At the very least it will help you to feel better about the situation. Your child is most likely just fine but you'll feel better calling.

"She held nothing back...she was at full force".

That is very concerning, even if the episode "lasted less than 10 seconds". Have you noticed any changes in your sons behavior since this happened, like does he seem more sleepy, irritable, vomiting? Are his eyes red?

I would suggest you take him to the ER to get checked!

When you get back THEN you can beat the S**T out of your "friend". Oh yeah, and send her the bill.

1st - keep the dumb a*ss friend away from your child. Shaken baby syndrome is similar to a concussion in adults (but does worse damage) where the brain bounces around. Keep track of him for the next day or two but chances are everything is fine. Relax.

Wow what a freak. I would've smacked the s.hit out of her and I'm not a violent person. I think he should be okay thought since you took him back right away but then again we did not see what you are describing to actually know. Maybe you should call a nurse at the hospital to describe what happened and see what she has to say about it.