New Minnesota law focuses on shaken baby prevention
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Starting Saturday, Minnesota child care providers who work with children younger than school age must be trained to avoid shaken baby abuse.
A new state law requires 30 minutes of training on the dangers of shaking infants and toddlers for all providers who care for children through age 5. The old law applied to only to providers who cared for infants.
Violently shaking a crying baby or toddler can cause traumatic brain injuries or death.
The training covers situations that lead to shaken baby syndrome, ways to reduce the risks and communication with parents. The training is required every five years.
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