What should I do if my baby has a mild concussion?

Children with concussions may lose consciousness, or have problems with vision, memory, or balance. Some babies may accidentally bump into things as they grow up, and their brains are not fully developed yet, so they are very likely to suffer a concussion. If the concussion is mild, there is no need to go to the hospital immediately. If there are signs of improvement, it proves that the baby's body is healing itself.

The main manifestation of concussion is loss of consciousness, which is generally mild and short-lived, rarely lasting more than half an hour; recent amnesia, that is, the injured person not only forgets what happened at the time of injury and before and after the injury, but also often forgets what happened recently after the injury. However, he can clearly recall things in the past. In addition, concussion patients often complain of headaches, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting after waking up, but these symptoms are generally mild and will not cause the injured to become restless.

Concussions can heal on their own. You should pay attention to changes in your condition within a few days after the injury. Generally, bed rest for about 10 days is sufficient. You can also choose some sedatives and analgesics to relieve symptoms such as headaches and dizziness.

For children who cannot speak, the main symptoms are nausea, vomiting, crying and restlessness, and some children may have fever symptoms.

When should you call 120 for emergency help after your baby has a concussion?

If your baby hits his head, starts breathing irregularly, has a seizure, or passes out, call 911 immediately. Do not move him unless he is in danger of being more seriously injured. If he is not breathing, give him CPR, and if he is bleeding, cover him with a clean cloth and apply pressure.

When should a baby go to the hospital after a concussion?

• You have persistent headaches, dizziness, or vomiting. It's normal to have a headache relieved after taking acetaminophen or to vomit for a while after a fall, but these should not persist.

• Seemingly unusually sleepy during the day or difficult to wake up at night. Wake your baby up a few times during the first night after a fall to make sure you can wake him.

In short, you should try to pay attention to your baby's dangerous behavior and make sure there is sand, rubber mats or wood chips around the amusement facilities he plays. If he plays with a toy car, he needs to be accompanied by a parent. In addition, you should also pay attention to prevent your baby from hitting the corner of the table or the floor at home, so as to effectively avoid concussion in your baby.