What to do if your baby has scalp hematoma

It is a common condition for babies to have hematomas on their scalp. There are many reasons for this phenomenon, such as genetics, infection, or allergies. No matter what causes the baby's scalp hematoma, you must strengthen the care of your child's scalp. Of course, there are many specific methods of care, such as paying attention to cleanliness and hygiene, and avoiding contact with irritating substances. The following is an introduction to the care methods for infant scalp hematoma.

The baby's head has a hematoma because the skull is squeezed too much when the fetus passes through the mother's birth canal, causing bleeding under the periosteum of the baby's head, which is called cranial hematoma. Moreover, the baby's head hematoma will not cause any bad effects on the baby's body. Instead, the baby's head hematoma will gradually disappear and be absorbed by the body as the child grows older. Mothers don't have to worry too much. When the baby has a hematoma on the head, mothers do not need to provide any special care. Mothers should not touch or squeeze the hematoma on the baby's head with their hands to prevent the hematoma from causing unnecessary pathology. When cleaning your baby's body and hair, be as gentle and soft as possible. Also, be careful not to press on the baby's head and cause hematoma when the baby is sleeping.

Hematoma generally does not require any special treatment. Mothers should pay attention to the baby's head cleanliness and not rub or touch the hematoma area. However, if the hematoma on the baby's head expands, you should go to the hospital for pressure bandage and ice pack treatment. It is also best for mothers to buy a professional pillow for their babies to sleep on, so as to prevent their heads from sleeping crookedly due to hematoma on the head.

It should be noted that if the baby has scalp hematoma, then in life you must take care to avoid direct sunlight on the baby's scalp. In addition, you must also pay attention to avoid cold and hot stimulation to the child's scalp. Keep the child's scalp clean and hygienic to prevent various possible infections. It is best to choose cotton clothes for children and avoid using strong cleaning products to clean the child's scalp.