What should I do if my baby has a bump on their head

  Bumps and bumps are still common during the growth process of babies, but of course, these bumps and bumps are sometimes difficult to avoid. Parents should treat the bumps and bumps their babies experience correctly. But some bumps can have a significant impact on the baby, such as a bump on the baby's head. So, what should I do if my baby has a bump on their head?

  

What should I do if my baby has a bump on their head1

  The baby has a pit on their head due to a collision, and many parents will definitely be very nervous and afraid of this situation, fearing that the baby will be seriously injured. It was discovered that the baby had a pit due to collision, and this situation needs to be checked whether there is any bone damage in the pit. You can touch it with your hands.

  By touching the pit on the baby's head with your hand, you can feel the condition of the bone inside. If the bone feels continuous, it indicates that the bone is intact, which means there is no fracture. So this pit is mainly caused by soft tissue damage, after all, soft tissue can easily sink in when it is bumped.

  Considering the damage to soft tissues, cold compress can be applied to the area where the baby has been bumped. Cold compress can not only help babies relieve pain, but also reduce redness and swelling. Of course, the duration of this cold compress should be carefully considered and should not exceed 24 hours. If 24 hours have passed, it is necessary to use hot compress to help the lump subside.

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