What should I do if my two-year-old baby has a big bump on his forehead?

Two-year-old babies always like to do some very dangerous actions and don’t like to be restrained by adults, so it is inevitable that they often bump into things. However, if the bump is on the head, you must take it seriously. If it’s just a bump, the swelling will go away in a few days. However, if the child is vomiting or is in a irritable mood, you must seek medical attention in time to ensure safety.

Distinguish the severity of the matter:

Minor bruises are nothing serious, they are just superficial injuries. It will take a few days to recover.

However, if the baby hits the head and becomes irritable and vomits projectiles, he needs to be sent to the doctor immediately and undergo a cranial CT scan to avoid cerebral hematoma, which may endanger his life.

Treatment after a recent injury

If the epidermis is not damaged and it is just a small bag, cold compress is recommended. You can use a cold towel or small ice cubes for external application. It takes about 5 minutes, which can relieve pain and reduce internal blood congestion.

2-3 days after injury

Local bruising may occur. At this time, it is suitable to use a warm towel for hot compress, about 1-2 times a day, each time for 5 minutes, which can promote blood circulation and allow the bruise to slowly dissipate.

Treatment of local wounds.

After applying cold compress to stop bleeding, scrub the affected area with light salt water or hydrogen peroxide. For small wounds, a Band-Aid will suffice.

General wounds do not need to be covered to prevent the growth of anaerobic bacteria.

After a bruise, you need to eat a light diet and it is recommended to eat less hot foods such as mutton and leeks. You can eat some foods that clear heat and cool blood, such as shepherd's purse and egg soup and celery porridge.

Provide appropriate psychological comfort to your baby.