What should I do if my child falls and gets a big bump on his head?

We all know that children are lively and active by nature. However, in the process of taking care of the baby, there will always be some accidents due to negligence. Among them, a big bump on the child's head is the most common phenomenon in the process of taking care of the baby. Such symptoms often catch parents off guard. They don’t know if the baby’s head is broken, and they are always very worried and scared. In fact, if it can be handled in time, it will not cause much impact on the baby. Let’s find out what to do if a child has a big bump on his head?

What should I do if my child falls and gets a big bump on his head?

What parents fear the most is that their children will get a big bump on their heads and worry that it will cause brain damage. In fact, the truth is often not that serious. Most falls will heal if treated properly.

A child's skull is made up of several large pieces and has not yet completely closed, so it has a certain degree of impact resistance, which cushions the external force caused by a collision. Furthermore, the skull is relatively soft and forms a reaction force relative to the ground, so it will not fall as hard as an adult. It is okay if the child cries loudly after falling his head. Observe whether he has vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, etc. If he returns to normal after a while, laughs when teased, and plays games normally, then it is okay. Apply cold compress to the red and swollen area, and the swelling will go away in a few days. If there is any abnormality, seek medical attention from a neurosurgeon in time.

If the patient is in a coma or has vomiting symptoms, you must go to the hospital for X-rays to see if there is bruising in the head due to the fall.

If the injury is not serious, you can first apply ice to cool it. Apply hot compress after 8 hours, and apply safflower oil or other swelling and pain-relieving aerosols

If bruises appear on the skin, you should quickly apply cold compresses to the baby with a plastic bag, some crushed ice and cold water. Apply the cold compress for 20 minutes, stop for 20 minutes, and repeat for 2 to 3 hours. Then, after 24 hours, you can apply warm water to the affected area to promote local blood circulation and accelerate the dissipation of bruises.

The above is an introduction to what to do if a child falls and gets a big bump on the head. After understanding it, we know that when such symptoms appear, parents should not be too anxious or panic, and must help the baby deal with it in time. In addition, if the wound is more serious, go to the hospital for treatment in time. In addition, in the process of taking care of the baby, for the baby’s safety, parents must be particularly careful at ordinary times, and do not always let the baby get hurt due to negligence.