Most children who grow up experience at least one fall, and in fact, most falls often do not leave many serious sequelae. However, in cases where the baby falls on the ground, the mother should pay special attention if she does not want any "surprise" to happen.
Brain damage, in the form of bleeding or impact-induced brain concussion, is the biggest concern for mothers during a fall. However, the human brain is protected by the skull and a layer of skin with intertwined blood vessels. So, in the majority of cases, the baby's head falls and usually only causes trauma to the skull, not the brain. Even the bleeding that causes hematoma can go away with cold compresses.
Although falling baby is not a rare thing, but mothers should be careful with cases where babies fall on their heads
What to do when the baby falls on the head?
When the baby falls , the first and foremost thing to keep in mind is to keep calm, avoid screaming and panicking because this can make the child more scared. Mom should check the wound on your child. If you bleed, you can use a bandage to help your baby stop bleeding temporarily.
In the case of a baby's head emerging a large lump, the mother should use a towel to cool the baby for about 20 minutes. If necessary, the mother can stop for 5 minutes, and continue the cold compress for another 20 minutes. If the baby is awake and there are no unusual symptoms, the mother can rest assured. However, mothers need to continue to monitor the baby for 1-2 more days. Babies should stay awake for at least 1 hour after they fall, and it is possible for them to take a nap later, but no longer than 20 minutes. If the baby is seriously injured and becomes unconscious, take the child to the emergency room.
Usually, after a fall, although it is not traumatic brain injury, many babies still vomit 1-2 times. So, for the first 1-2 hours after the baby falls, the mother should only let the baby drink water or breastfeed, not give the baby solid, solid foods.
The first aid to the wound for the baby mother needs to know that Babies are active and often naughty, so it is very easy to scratch or bleed. Here is the necessary information for mothers to provide first aid and monitor the baby's wound.
Danger when the baby falls on the head
Traumatic brain injury is the most dangerous sequel to a fall. So, you should take your baby to the emergency immediately if your baby has the following symptoms:
- Fainting
The skin becomes pale, cyanotic, and breathing is irregular
- Convulsions
- Perceived disorder: Baby does not look into the eyes, does not follow orders or does not recognize you
- Vomiting many times
- Unable to maintain balance, unsteady walking, disorientation.
- Constantly complaining of headaches (for older children)
Having trouble moving a part
Nose bleeds or ear bleeding
- Sleep a lot
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