Baby hits head

Many babies will bump into things while playing, which is a normal phenomenon. However, if the baby bumps into something seriously, it will make parents anxious and worried, especially if the baby bumps into the head, which is very stressful, because a bump into the head will not only cause great pain, but may also damage the brain and affect the child's future development. So what should you do if your baby bumps into the head?

1. Comfort a fallen baby

When the baby falls, mothers will be very nervous and even panic. At this time, the baby will only cry more sadly because of the mother's overreaction. The more the mother coaxes the baby, the more he cries, forming a vicious circle. So, when the baby falls, mothers just need to hug him gently and comfort him. If your baby keeps crying and soothing is ineffective, and cries for more than 1 hour, seek medical attention immediately.

When a baby falls, the mother's nervousness or tears of heartache will make the baby feel more uneasy and cry more sadly. Therefore, the first choice for mothers is to stay calm and do a good job of comforting the baby.

2 Check the baby's fall injury

After comforting the baby, you should carefully check the baby's injuries. Make sure there is no bleeding where the baby fell. Look at the baby's head, limbs and body to check for bruises, swelling or other abnormalities. It is necessary to grasp the baby's injury situation in a timely and correct manner.

After the baby falls, if there is no obvious bleeding wound, mothers should carefully check the baby's head, limbs and body to see if there are any internal injuries or fractures. Keep track of your baby’s injuries in a timely manner, which will help with post-injury treatment.

3. Check if your baby has any swelling

If your baby has a bump after falling, it is not a big deal even if the bump becomes very large in a short time, because it is usually just damage to the scalp. Just apply ice immediately, because ice is the most scientific and effective way to reduce swelling.

When you find a swelling on your baby after falling, apply ice to the baby for 20 minutes while comforting the baby. This is much more effective and scientific than applying sesame oil or lard as the elderly do.

4 Stop bleeding from your baby’s wound in time

If the baby falls and has a small bleeding wound, mothers should immediately press the bleeding wound gently with a clean cloth. Moreover, the baby's scalp and face have abundant blood vessels, so the bleeding will be more than other places and the bleeding will stop faster than other places, so mothers don't need to worry too much. If there is a major wound, after emergency treatment, send to the hospital in time.

5. Observe whether the baby is conscious

When a baby falls, he or she usually cries loudly. If the baby does not react at all after a collision, mothers should pay special attention and observe whether the baby is unconscious or semi-comatose. If any abnormality is found in the baby, seek medical attention immediately.

Some babies don't actually get hurt or don't feel much pain after falling, so they won't cry or make a fuss. However, mothers should still pay special attention to whether the baby is conscious and judge the baby's injury situation.