What to do if your child falls and gets a bump on his head

It is difficult to avoid the appearance of hard objects in life, so it is very normal to accidentally get hurt and bleed due to some small bumps. However, when children accidentally bump into or fall on their heads and get a bump, many parents still feel very worried, fearing that they will develop related brain disease symptoms, such as concussion. So what should you do when a child falls and gets a bump on his head?

1 What should I do if my child falls and gets 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 is not completely closed, so it has a certain degree of impact resistance, which cushions the external force caused by a collision. In addition, the skull is softer 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.

2. The correct way to deal with head blister

1. If the scalp hematoma is very small and there is no tendency to increase rapidly after short-term observation, local cold compress can be applied within 24-48 hours after injury to promote hemostasis. After 48 hours, hot compress can be used to promote the absorption of the hematoma.

2. Patients can take some anti-infection tablets such as co-trimoxazole at the same time. Adults can take 2 tablets each time, twice a day (for 3 consecutive days). Under normal circumstances, small hematomas can be completely absorbed within 2 weeks.

3. For larger scalp hematomas or those that show a tendency to increase in short-term observation, cover the surface of the hematoma with a thick layer of soft cloth or gauze, and apply pressure with a bandage to reduce bleeding and prevent the hematoma from continuing to expand. At the same time, in addition to taking the oral anti-infective drug co-trimoxazole (same as above), take 8 mg of vitamin K4 3 times a day for 3-5 days.

4. When pain affects sleep, you can take 0.5 grams of painkillers or 5 mg of diazepam orally.

5. Generally, the hematoma will shrink or be absorbed within 2-3 weeks. When the injury is located under the loose galea aponeurotica, the resulting hematoma often increases diffusely, and bandage compression and drug hemostasis often have little effect. Such patients should be sent to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.

Misconception: Some people rub the hematoma with their palms immediately after being injured, thinking that this will make the hematoma disappear. This practice will make the hematoma bigger and the pain will become more severe.

3 Folk remedies for treating a bump on the head

It is inevitable for children to get bumps and bruises when they are young, and this is normal, but it should cause adults to worry. What should you do if your child gets a bump on the head? A mother who is more experienced in this area has summarized the following content for us. Friends who want to know more can take a look. If a child gets a bump on the head, you can use the following methods to treat it.

1. The best way to deal with a bump on the head is to press the bumped area hard immediately to prevent the bump from bulging out. Press for ten to twenty minutes and then release it. Generally, the bump will not bulge out. Then apply sesame oil to relieve pain and prevent scars.

2. If you have a bump on your head, try white flower oil. After applying it, massage gently to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis.

3. Children may not be able to accept white flower oil, so boil an egg, peel it while it is hot, then roll the bulged part of the bag, and change it when it cools down. Generally, use two eggs, the bag will be smaller and the color will not be so dark, because eggs can absorb blood stasis.

I believe that after reading the above content, everyone will have an understanding of what to do if a baby gets a bump on the head. In the future, you will no longer be so at a loss when your baby accidentally falls. Of course, what I hope more is that every mother can take good care of her baby, and every baby will never fall.

4 What should I do if my baby falls and gets a concussion?

1. If a baby starts crying immediately after falling, the possibility of brain injury is generally low. Babies are most afraid of falling on the back of their heads. If they fall face down, the danger is generally smaller and only external injuries need to be treated.

2. When the baby falls on his head, you should go to the hospital immediately in the following situations:

1) Bleeding trauma on the head;

2) The baby did not cry after falling, but was not fully conscious, semi-comatose and drowsy;

3) Within two days after the fall, the child suffers from repeated vomiting, excessive sleepiness, poor spirits, or severe crying;

4) Within two days after the fall, bleeding or discharge from the nose or ears, or uneven pupils occur.

What should you do if you encounter a concussion in your daily life?

1. If the patient has fainted, check his breathing and pulse.

2. If necessary, artificial respiration or CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) can be performed

3. If the above steps are not necessary and there is no injury to the neck or back, turn the patient onto his side to allow blood and mucus to drain from the corners of the mouth. Then try to get medical help immediately.

4. Even if the accident does not cause unconsciousness, there is usually the possibility of cerebral hemorrhage and other serious consequences. The patient should be kept in a lying position to reduce the chance of contractions.

5. If it is a scalp injury, bandage the wound and let the patient lie down until medical help arrives.

5 How to prevent your baby from falling out of bed

My daughter Honghong has fallen out of bed twice recently. Every time I was scared, afraid that she would get hurt. Fortunately, neither fall was serious. Honghong is only 7 months old. There is a small fence beside the bed, but I don’t understand why she fell out of bed. I have been blaming myself these days. How to prevent the baby from falling out of bed again?

I believe that many mothers have encountered or are worried about this problem. The biggest wish of parents is that their babies grow up smoothly and hope that they will not encounter any danger or accidents. But there are often small accidents in life that make parents worry. For example, falling from bed. Even if parents have been very careful, the baby will still fall from the bed. Is it really impossible to prevent babies from falling out of bed?

Whose fault is it that the baby fell out of bed?

Many parents think or have heard that babies’ bones are soft and they won’t be hurt if they fall out of bed. In fact, this idea is wrong. The harm of falling from bed to the baby is very great, mainly in the following two aspects:

Direct trauma: mainly refers to skin, muscle injuries, joint and bone injuries, brain tissue damage, etc. If the baby's hands, feet, head or facial features touch the ground first when falling from the bed, it is very easy to cause fractures, brain damage or injuries to the facial features.

Psychological damage: The baby is frightened during the fall, which causes symptoms such as emotional irritation, fear, and sleep disorders, which is psychological damage. In severe cases, it can cause children to suffer from phobia or mental disorder.

The child fell out of bed, it was the parents' fault

Surveys show that in many cases of babies falling out of bed, the vast majority are caused by parental negligence. There are usually three situations:

1. Underestimating your baby’s motor skills

Exercise is the happiest thing for babies. As long as the baby has the ability to roll over to one side, there is a risk of falling out of bed.

2. Failure to take precautions

Mothers feel that being with their babies every day will help them understand their babies’ movement characteristics, living habits, and personality better, and they know exactly when their babies need to move and when they will fall asleep peacefully. It is precisely this overconfidence that makes the mother neglect to take precautions. No wonder the mother wonders: the baby was sleeping well just now, how could he fall?

3. Thinking that there is no danger for the baby to fall out of bed

Most mothers think that unless there is bleeding, there is no danger if the baby falls out of the bed occasionally. It is not advisable to ignore falling out of bed. You should know that although the baby's limbs are flexible, falling out of bed can still cause harm to the baby.

What should I do if my baby falls out of bed?

When parents find that their child has fallen out of bed, they should not panic, nor should they be careless or too relieved. We should observe carefully and check seriously. If the baby has no abnormal reaction, we can continue to observe; if the baby has abnormal conditions, we should learn to rescue or send the baby to the hospital for examination; if the situation is serious, we should call 120 for help immediately.

Inspection steps: Check for consciousness and check for injuries. In addition, when your hands and feet cannot move and you cry out in pain when touched, check whether you have a fracture or dislocation.

Go to hospital immediately if any of the following occur:

Unconsciousness, convulsions, persistent vomiting, ruptured wounds, heavy bleeding, and numbness of the hands and feet.

Situations requiring emergency medical care:

1. If the baby is unconscious, continues to vomit, or has convulsions, do not move the baby. Let the baby lie still until the ambulance arrives.

2. When the baby vomits, let the child lie on his side with his face facing side to prevent vomitus from blocking the trachea.

3. If there is an injury or bleeding, check whether there is any swelling. If the wound is large, press it with a clean towel.

4. When you find a swelling on your baby's body, you can apply a wet towel to it for a while.

The following situations require continued observation:

1. When falling out of bed, the child cries loudly, but stops immediately and shows no abnormal emotions.

2. The child has bumps or bruises on his body, but his complexion and mood are good.

Things to note after a baby falls out of bed: If the baby has no symptoms at the time, but often becomes dazed afterwards, his complexion gradually becomes worse, he becomes weak all over, and he vomits frequently. Parents should take their children to the hospital immediately if these symptoms occur. Another thing to note is that if your child falls badly, he or she should not take a bath on the same day and should avoid going out or playing outdoors. After going to bed, you should always check your complexion and other conditions. If any abnormality is found, you should seek medical attention. In addition, parents should remember to calm their baby's emotions. They should pick up the baby in time, soothe the baby's body with their hands, talk to the baby gently, and divert his attention. This can help the baby calm down quickly and avoid psychological problems.

Three things to do to prevent your baby from falling out of bed

First of all, the most important thing is that parents should have a correct mindset, not be careless, be more attentive, be more vigilant, and not take chances.

Secondly, you can buy a special crib for your baby. The guardrails of the crib can prevent the baby from falling out of bed while sleeping. However, guardrails cannot guarantee 100% safety. You can set up fences around the bed and pull up the bed rails when the baby is sleeping or playing. The latch of the bed rail is installed where the baby cannot reach it to prevent the baby from accidentally opening the latch while playing and falling out of bed.

In addition, it is important to note that the bed should be stable and firm, and the height should be less than 50 cm, so that even if the baby falls, he will not fall too hard. Parents can also put some cushioning items on the floor next to the bed, such as sponge pads, cotton pads, thick blankets, etc., so that even if the baby falls out of bed, there will be no serious injuries.

Finally, and most importantly, parents must do a good job of supervision. The baby should be within the mother's sight when playing on the bed. If the mother needs to leave temporarily for something, it is best to move the baby to the ground to play. Don't ever take chances and think that nothing will happen to your baby if you're away for a while. Accidents often happen in this way, parents please remember