Whether your child is a curious toddler or an active adolescent it s important to take steps to prevent head injuries and recognize when an injury requires medical evaluation.
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While a minor head bump is bound to happen from time to time here are a few tips to help keep your baby out of harm s way.
To help the bump go down wrap an ice pack or a bag of frozen peas in a pinch in a thin towel or diaper and hold it on the bump for two to five minutes at a time off and on for an hour.
Ice the area for 20 minutes using ice wrapped in a towel or cloth.
Wash the area with mild soap and water.
Here s what head injury symptoms to watch out for and when not to worry.
When your child does bump his head there are signs to watch for to determine whether you need to call the doctor.
Install and secure baby gates on the top and bottom of stairs.
Ice the area.
It s the most common type.
Signs of a concussion are the first thing doctors look for when a child suffers a bump on the head says anatoly belilovsky m d a pediatrician in brooklyn new york.
Ellen rosenberg july 26 2016.
When to see a doctor for a head injury.
It s scary when your baby bumps her head.
Jennifer kwong was changing sophie s diaper when she looked away to grab a sleeper.