What should I do if my baby has a big bump on the back of his head after a fall?

It is inevitable that babies will have bumps and bruises during their growth. Today, let’s talk about what to do when a baby falls. Since babies are too young, it is easy for them to fall backwards and hit the back of their heads. Will falling on the back of the head have any impact on their health? Today, let’s tell you how to deal with it.

Is it serious if the baby falls on the back of his head?

1. Falling may be inevitable. Once it happens, don't panic too much. Don't pick up the baby from the ground in a hurry, and don't move too hard to avoid causing other unnecessary injuries.

2. For ordinary families nowadays, babies usually fall from the bed from a height of 50 to 60 centimeters at most, and babies generally will not suffer serious injuries. Especially for children under one year old, the anterior fontanelle has not yet completely closed, and there is a buffer in the skull, so the probability of causing cerebral hemorrhage is very low.

3. If the baby cries immediately after falling, the possibility of brain injury is generally low. Babies are most afraid of falling on the back of the head. If they fall face down, the danger is generally low and only trauma treatment is required.

4. When the baby falls on his head, you should go to the hospital immediately in the following situations:

1) Bleeding trauma on the head;

2) The baby did not cry after falling, but was not fully conscious, semi-comatose and drowsy;

3) Within two days after the fall, the child suffers from repeated vomiting, excessive sleepiness, poor spirits, or severe crying;

4) Within two days after the fall, there is bleeding, water discharge from the nose or ears, or uneven pupils. Generally, if a fall on the head causes a severe concussion or intracranial hemorrhage, it will occur quickly, at the latest within 24 hours, so go to the hospital as soon as possible if you have symptoms.

How to deal with a head injury after a fall

Generally, the part of the body that falls is the back of the head, which is not good. The vital centers are all gathered in the back of the head. Parents observed that the baby did not vomit, was not sleepy, had a poor appetite, and moved freely after the fall, so there should be no big problem. It has been two days, and the baby vomited once, which should not be too related to the fall. It has been two days since the fall, and if there is a problem, there should be a reaction earlier, and he would not vomit two days later.

The correct way to deal with a baby's fall: Apply cold compress within 24 hours after the fall to stop bleeding, relieve pain and reduce swelling. If conditions permit, apply pressure bandage and ice compress. Apply hot compress after 24 hours to promote blood circulation, dissipate blood stasis and promote the absorption of subcutaneous blood stasis. Do not rub the area with your hands, as the more you rub, the more bleeding will occur.

At present, parents can observe the child for a while. If the child vomits frequently, they must see a doctor and do a brain CT scan to confirm the diagnosis.

Treatment of baby's head injury

1. Inspection

Check the area where you were hit to see if there is any bleeding? Is there any unconsciousness? Did you cry immediately?

2. Ice

If the injured part is swollen, you can consider applying cold compresses within 24 hours after the injury. If the swelling is large or red, you can apply sesame oil or wet potato slices to it first, which can help relieve pain and dissolve blood stasis. Remember not to rub the affected part with your hands, and apply a hot towel after 24 hours. [Source: WeChat public account What should new mothers do (mamazmb)]

3. Cleaning

If there is a wound, pay attention to the cleanliness of the wound. After stopping the bleeding, you can use iodine to disinfect the wound from the inside out, and then bandage it with gauze or breathable tape to avoid infection.

4. Observation

If the baby is just crying and his face does not turn black, white or other abnormalities, parents do not need to worry too much. However, they still need to be carefully observed for at least 72 hours to make sure that no serious complications have been overlooked. If the baby continues to cry and is sleepy, it is best to send him to the hospital for examination immediately.

5. You should seek medical attention if any of the following conditions occur:

Unable to be awakened or unconscious.

Excessive crying or restlessness.

It has been several hours since the injury, but I still feel nauseous and want to vomit.

The headache gets worse.

Unable to walk, crawl or talk normally.

The pupils on both sides are different in size and there are dark circles under the eyes

Whole body or local convulsions.

The anterior fontanelle is bulging.

Bruising behind the ear, or bleeding or watery discharge from the nose or ear.

Weakness in one or both limbs.