What should I do if my child has a broken head?

Children are naturally active. When their children can walk and crawl by themselves, it is very gratifying for parents, but also very troublesome. Because children have no awareness of danger, they may hurt themselves due to a certain action even at home. For example, if you suddenly fall while walking, you will easily hit the corner of the table, and sometimes even break your head. So, what should we do if the child has a broken head?

Parents must stay calm and not make a fuss or yell. If the baby does not have any serious problems, the baby will cry even harder when he or she senses the adult's anxiety. Do not pick up the baby immediately. Let the baby lie there and observe for about ten seconds. First, observe whether the baby bursts into tears immediately or suddenly loses consciousness and then cries (these are very helpful for further judging the severity of the injury). Second, observe whether the baby has limb injuries such as fractures. If so, picking up the baby immediately can easily cause secondary injury. If there is bleeding, use gauze to apply pressure to stop the bleeding.

If there is swelling, apply cold compress as soon as possible. Remember, it is cold compress, not hot compress. Cold compress can reduce swelling, while hot compress will only aggravate the swelling. If using ice, wrap it in a towel. In addition, be careful not to rub, as this will only aggravate the local swelling. Pay close attention to your baby's condition in the next few days, such as vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, irritability, abnormal quietness or excitement, because if there is intracranial injury, the baby will usually show it through these reactions.

Disinfect the baby's wound in time, pay special attention to hygiene, and don't pick at it with your hands. Use disinfectant to gently wash the baby's wound. In daily life, pay attention to your baby's diet and avoid eating spicy foods.

If the baby's scalp is just broken and bleeding. Many parents are worried that their baby’s wounds will get infected and think about taking them to the hospital for a tetanus shot, but it is recommended not to get a tetanus shot. Because tetanus shots contain anaerobic bacteria, they are only suitable when the wound is very deep.