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

The children love playing outside. However, if children are not careful when playing, a big bump will immediately appear on their head if they touch something, and the skin on their head will become red and swollen. Therefore, if children are playing outside, parents should always watch over them to prevent them from bumping into or getting hurt. If you are injured, get attention right away. So, what should you do if your child gets a big bump on his head?

Once a child's head is hurt, it is very easy to get a big bump, which poses a serious threat to the child's head health. Parents can consider cold compresses in the early stages, which can reduce subcutaneous bleeding and spread. When applying cold compresses, the ice bag should be wrapped with a dry towel or handkerchief. Never stick it on the baby's skin to avoid frostbite.

2. Cold compress time

Generally, cold compress needs to be applied within 24 hours after the child is injured. The earlier the cold compress is applied, the better the treatment effect. If the cold compress is applied more than 48 hours later, there is usually no obvious effect. Each cold compress should be controlled at about 15 minutes. Multiple cold compresses should be applied based on the child's condition. There is no special limit on the number of times. If the child's skin has abrasions or a small amount of bleeding, use cotton swabs or gauze to apply pressure to stop the bleeding, and then use complex iodine or alcohol for disinfection. Continue cold compressing after it is completely dry. Children with large amounts of bleeding need to be sent to the hospital for professional treatment in time.

You can apply ice compress within 24 hours. Wait 24 hours before applying heat. When applying hot compress, simply rinse the towel with warm water, wring it dry, and apply it to the bump on the child's head. You can apply it several times a day. After all, a warm towel can promote blood circulation, relieve congestion in the wound and injured subcutaneous tissue. The swelling will disappear after a few days, but the blood stasis may take a few more days to disappear, so parents don't need to worry.

4. Avoid infection

During the recovery period, parents should pay attention to the child's hygiene to avoid infection, which may cause inflammation of the child's wound, aggravate the child's condition, and hinder the treatment of the disease. In addition, the child's diet should be kept light and reduce irritating foods.

Within 3 days after the bump, parents should pay attention to whether their child is still as happy playing as before, and whether his child becomes sleepy. If his child becomes listless, he should seek medical attention promptly.