Baby falls on head, causing brain damage

Babies are the apple of their parents’ eyes and they would not want their babies to have even the slightest physical problem. However, since most parents are first-time parents, they often fail to notice some problems when taking care of their babies. As we all know, babies are very easy to get hurt when they are young because they like to move around, especially they are prone to falling on their heads. The head is an important part, so what should you do when a baby falls on his head?

1. Babies are prone to falling on their heads because of their special body proportions. A baby's head is larger and heavier than its body, which makes it easy for the baby to lose balance and fall, and it is also more likely for the baby to hit his head when he falls.

2. When babies start to learn to walk, they may not have a good grasp of balance, which makes it easy for them to fall and hit their heads.

3. Some babies "fall on their heads". For example, some careless parents may let the baby's head hit the door frame or cabinet when they are holding the baby while walking. Some parents like to use some "dangerous actions" to amuse the baby, such as lifting the baby very high or even throwing the baby into the sky. If the parents miss, the baby's head will fall to the ground.

If a baby falls on his head, what should parents do? Zhang Jianmin, director of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, reminds:

2. Observe whether there are any sharp edges where the baby falls and where the baby's head falls. If the baby falls on the back of the head or near the back of the head, it is easy to cause craniocerebral injury and intracranial hemorrhage, so special attention needs to be paid.

3. After falling on the head, if the baby wants to sleep, parents must accompany the baby and seek medical attention in time if any abnormality is found. If there is a serious head injury, the baby will be difficult to wake up after sleeping, which will delay the treatment time.

1. Windows that are not used for escape should be locked or equipped with window bars. Do not place chairs, cradles or other furniture near windows.

2. Remove dangerous factors in your home, such as rolled-up carpets, exposed electrical wires, etc.

3. Place anti-slip mats in the toilet, in front of the washbasin, and on the stairs.

4. Pay attention to check the place where your baby often moves around, such as whether the ground is flat.

5. Try not to do dangerous actions on your baby, such as lifting him/her up high; when letting your baby do some relatively dangerous actions, be sure to take protective measures. For example, when your baby rides a bicycle, be sure to wear protective equipment, i.e. helmets, knee pads, etc.