Don't Shake the Baby

"I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety." (Psalm 4:8)

Navy Saha, a San Ramon woman licensed to take care of children in her home was arrested and charged with felony child abuse. A 911 call was made a week or so ago from Saha's home day care business. Paramedics found a 10 months old baby unconscious, and doctors later determined the infant was suffering from shaken baby syndrome. Saha was accused of severely shaking the baby. The infant is still in grave condition with brain damage.

This kind of news leaves parents anxious and worry. If a licensed care worker can do that, how can we guarantee the safety of our infants? Child safety is an important issue that can't be taken lightly. If you see someone doing anything (intentionally or not) that may endanger a child, please stop them immediately.

About 10 years ago, I arrived a house warming party and saw a toddler coming out from the house by himself. The house was at the corner of two busy streets. I grabbed the kid in my arms before he hit the street. Walking through the open front door, I saw a living room filled with people laughing and having a good time. Nobody, not even the parents, was aware that the little kid had left the house.

I don't know what would happen to the shaken baby and Saha. But please, don't shake babies!

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