Nursing or feeding your baby or looking at a book with your toddler during this time can help distract him from the chill and discomfort.
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Ice the area.
Wash the area with mild soap and water.
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.
When your child does bump his head there are signs to watch for to determine whether you need to call the doctor.
Ellen rosenberg july 26 2016.
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.
In that split second the nine month old wriggled off her change table and landed head.
To stop bleeding use a sterile cloth and apply pressure for 10 minutes.
When to see a doctor for a head injury.
Here s what head injury symptoms to watch out for and when not to worry.
It s the most common type.
Jennifer kwong was changing sophie s diaper when she looked away to grab a sleeper.
It s scary when your baby bumps her head.
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.