What to do if your baby falls and gets a head injury

Babies are the cutest time of their lives. When we see such a petite baby, we can’t help but want to hug him. Moreover, babies do not have any cognitive abilities. If they are not properly cared for, they can easily get injured from falls, especially head injuries. The situation is quite urgent and parents must be clear about the measures to deal with it. So, what should we do if a baby falls and injures his head? Let’s take a detailed look at the solution below.

Infants are more susceptible to head injuries

Most head injuries in infants are caused by falling from a height. The baby's head is large and heavy, and the body is relatively small and light. When a baby falls from a height, or accidentally falls, or is hit by a hard object, the baby's head usually hits the ground. Therefore, infants are very vulnerable to head trauma.

Tips for preventing head injuries in babies

(1) Do not let your child play alone;

(2) Remove unsafe factors around children;

(3) Don’t forget that children have no ability to anticipate danger;

(4) Children have no ability to protect themselves and need the care of their parents;

(5) For children in the care of a nanny, parents should always remind them to pay attention to their children’s safety;

(6) I want to make this clear to caregivers: If a child is accidentally injured during care, do not conceal it. Once a brain injury occurs, it will delay diagnosis and cause serious consequences.

How parents deal with infant head injuries

Situations that require immediate hospitalization

(1) Severe trauma requiring surgical suture;

(2) Excessive bleeding; (Parents should first apply pressure to the wound with a clean cloth to reduce bleeding)

(3) If the child is unconscious, take him to the hospital immediately and avoid bumpy rides on the way to the hospital;

(4) After falling, the child did not cry immediately. He seemed to lose consciousness for a moment, did not cry or make a fuss, and his face turned pale. When the child was picked up, his body felt a little soft. Regardless of whether there are other abnormalities, you should take your child to the hospital for examination;

(5) Even if parents do not find anything abnormal, they may feel that their child is not as usual. Although they cannot be sure whether the child has a problem, they should trust their intuition and take the child to see a doctor without hesitation.

The above is an introduction on what to do if a baby falls and injures the head. Parents should be clear about it. The head is where the brain is located. If a child falls, the damage caused to the child is quite serious. The key is to see the extent of the fall. If necessary, it is best to go to a regular hospital for a comprehensive examination so that you can see the child's true condition.