One and a half year old baby fell on his forehead

If a one and a half year old baby falls and hits his forehead, parents should first conduct some examinations. If there are no other symptoms, there is no need to be too nervous. You can take some blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing medicines first, which will help. If the symptoms are very serious, you must go to the hospital for relevant examinations in time to prevent greater impact on the baby's body.

If the baby falls and hits the forehead or head and there is no bleeding but a small swelling, you should immediately apply cold compress to treat it. If the swelling is large or red, you can apply some sesame oil as an emergency measure, or apply moistened potato slices on it, which can help relieve pain and remove blood stasis.

Babies are very active and sometimes get cut easily. He is young, and if he sees the wound bleeding and in pain, he may burst into tears, and his parents may also become nervous. In fact, for some very shallow cuts with a length of less than 5 cm, parents can first press the baby's wound with their fingers to stop the bleeding, then disinfect it with iodine or alcohol, and then apply mercurochrome or a Band-Aid. The wound will heal in a few days.

For some deeper cuts or severed fingers, parents need to handle them calmly and properly. First, lift up the baby's injured finger and pinch both sides of the finger to apply pressure to stop the bleeding. Then bandage it with a clean handkerchief or gauze. If it is a severed finger, parents should also wrap the broken finger with clean gauze and send it to the hospital in time.

Generally speaking, after being treated on the hospital's cleaning and suture table, the wound will heal better and the stitches can be removed in a few days. Basically, the stitches on the head or face can be removed about 5 days after the surgery, those on the chest and abdomen can be removed about 10 days, and those on the limbs and joints will take about half a month to remove.

* While waiting: Comfort your child and ease your own tension; let your child know that you are there for him/her, hold him/her, and touch him/her; stay calm and talk to your child calmly. If possible, take your child away from the stressful scenes or painful groans that are common in the emergency room.

* During treatment: When the doctor begins treating your child, in most cases you can stay in the treatment room to comfort your child, but do not interfere with the medical staff's treatment process. If you feel overwhelmed, step outside the treatment room for a while to collect yourself.

* When leaving: Remember the doctor's diagnosis of your child, the treatment he or she received, and the care measures and precautions for your child after returning home. Keep a small list of records: description of the condition, key points for home care, the name of the doctor treating the child, the tests done, the medications used, and any symptoms that require the child to be taken back to the hospital for a follow-up checkup after returning home.

* After returning home: Reassure your child, tell him that he is getting better, and praise him for his courage during the illness and treatment. Explain the condition to him and what else might happen. In the following days and even weeks, be highly sensitive to your child's emotional changes and hug and touch your child more often, which will make your child feel more comfortable.