Bumps on the head
All parents will have to inevitably face anxious moments when their babies and toddlers had bumped their heads. Usually, when a baby started turning over, he/she will probably fell off the bed accidentally.
Therefore, to prevent this it is best to place babies in a secured baby cot all the time. No amount of barricade (usually made from pillows/bolsters placed around the bed) can prevent the fall.
As a baby grows bigger, during the time when he/she started to learn to stand, more accidents like these can happen. Child-proof the home long before the child started exploring. Remove all sharp edges furniture.
Therefore, what should we do if our child bump his/her head? When is it necessary to bring him to see a doctor?
Signs and symptoms of bleeding into the brain include:
* Headache
* Listlessness
* Imbalance
* Vomiting
* Unconsciousness
These signs and symptoms require immediate medical attention whether or not a bump has formed.
Remember – Never use the baby walker and sarong cradle. These two equipments had caused a lot of nasty home accidents as reported by our local doctors. There were also cases involving deaths and permanent head injuries.
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