Head injuries in babies and children
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- čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
- Paediatric nurse and founder of CPR Kids Sarah Hunstead explains all about head injuries in children and what to do if your child has one.
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***Our videos are intended for education purposes, if your child is sick or injured seek medical help and in an emergency call for an ambulance!***
My 6-month old nephew bumped his head, hard, on the tile floor. He wanted to get off the foambed (which was about 5" thick) and ended up falling on his forehead.
Thank goodness he didn't vomit, lost consciousness or display any behavioral changes. There wasn't even a bruise! 🥰😍🙏
The loud thud followed by his cries really scared me. I just cuddled him and prayed hard to God for him to be okay. (I didn't want to be scolded and grilled by my cuzn!)
He'll be 12 this coming July.
He's a smart boy. Children really do have angels watching over them.
I love you. You seem like the kindest soul ever and there need to be more of you ❤️
Pro tip : Use 1.5 speed if you're in hurry because your toddler has a huge forehead bump
soo smart
RECAP / SUMMARY:
Minor head injury
-Did they cry immediately, need a cuddle, and go back to normal immediately?
-One vomit (ok)
-Firm bump to touch
-back to normal after ice
(watch them)
Moderate to sever head injury:
Loss of consciousness no matter how brief
Drowsy
Dazed and confused
Dizzy or visual disturbances
Weakness
More than one vomit
Headache
Difficulty waking them
TRUST your gut
Abdominal behavior usual than normal
Fluid from ears
I love the way that you do your detail it's really confident and I like the way you do it because it's like really nice to do that to people so I really like your clump on it so thank you see you if I can see you if I can
Thank you for this video. I really needed it.
I am such a nervous new mum!! I knocked my 5 week old daughter on the side of her head with my phone, she screamed and my heart sunk!!! Had a cuddle and a feed and she acted like it never happened and I just feel absolutely terrible 😭
Hi Cadence! Mum guilt can be really hard to deal with and it is so so common! It sounds like you did the right thing and gave your child the comfort they needed. Accidents happen - that is exactly why we do what we do, so don't beat yourself up about it!
@@shaymalisarker3491 is he or she alright now??
I was playing with my 8 months old niece and i tried to stand her up a little closer to the wall, i was trying to take a picture but she fell on her side knocking the wall, she had a small swelling on the back of her ear. She cried so much. And here i am getting yelled at. I felt the worst person in the world, i thought about the worst things and it's beating me up. She's okay now. I really do hope and pray she's okay now. 😭💔
@@shaymalisarker3491 how is your baby now.... I did the same thing
Thanks for the info! 😁
Needed this video thank you so much
Many thanks.
Great doc
Everyone complaining about the length of the video clearly didn’t watch it bc it’s was a recording from a LIVE on Facebook.
Thank you 🙏🏾
No problem 😊
Thank you, my little brother hit his head while playing he cried instantly after the accident and very loudly too but after 5 minutes or so he went back to normal
Same thing with my baby niece😭✋
same with my baby brother 🤕 vry worried
@@chisom7488 I hope he ends up okay 🥺
My toddler just hit his head on the wall and got a knot. He’s fine now. I was so angry but I was nervous at the same time.
Thank you..
You're welcome
Hi doc thanks you helped me
My son nearly 2 years old is constantly hurting himself just now...he seems to get over one big bruise and then gets another! My other two children were never this bad. Such a worry!
My son is definitely like his. He just got a knot from hitting the wall just now. He’s fine now. It seems like he gets hurt every week. He either busts his lip or his head. It’s annoying 🤦🏽♀️😒
@@tinyking11 please what did you do knot to go
@@VicTiile I put ice in a plastic bag & then I put it on his forehead, he didn’t like it being on him for too long so I tried to place it as long as I could. It went away in like 5 hours. 👌🏽
@@tinyking11 thanks so much dear I will try that
@@VicTiile YW ☺️
thanks
My 2.4 yo just fell from our dining room bench seat… Just got up to get some wipes and bam 💥 🤦♀️😓
I’m so thankful for this video… It was very helpful to ascertain whether or not I should panic and lose my marbles or not… 😅😅😅
We are so glad it helped and hope your little one is okay!
@@cprkids we have dinner early so I was able to observe her for 4hs the I slept with her to keep an eye out through the night. She was her dancing singing self within an hour and had q good night sleep. Following days were uneventful and normal. So I think it more just me panicking, not even those round bumps on head or anything… Living and learning I suppose 😅😅😅
I have 2year old twin boys and one is very calm hasn’t fallen of once but twin b is a wild one jumping off couches climbing everything
these comments are kinda freaking me out how accident prone kids can be..
I like your videos thank you I love the way that you said if you bump your head on a phone I like that really like that bye see you later if I can
This just happened to my 4yr old and my 2 yr old ran into each other jumping around. This video is very helpful
get the head protectors for their head, the soft ones that strap on. also baby gates and lock the door to the basement
My daughter is 8months and hit her head pretty hard on concrete floors a week ago...immediately started crying...a little immediate bruising...after 30mins she calmed down and behavior has been normal ever since. Just noticed yesterday that the bump on her head is looking more pronounced however, again...behavior-wise she is acting normal. We took her to the doctor and they suggested an X-ray however, we would hate to expose her brain to the radiation unless absolutely necessary. We decided to just continue monitoring things for a few more days first. I guess my question is...is it normal for the bump to maybe change shape or take a few days to fully develop?
how is your baby?
Can u please tell us how it went?
How is baby now
How is baby
my child , bumped the back of his head. he slipped @ our comfort room, i think he hit his head really hard , he cried really loud. after few hours he did not vomit. It happened at night time about 10pm in the evening. and he falls asleep at 1am in the morning.
Hows your child now?
May i know,?
how's your baby now? did u bring him to the doctor?
my daughter fell backwards and hit her head with a thump while sitting on the floor, is it concerning ?
My little one just fell from three steps, and hit his forehead on metal stair gates. He cried instantly, we rang doctor on call, they ice the bump, and keep eye on him for next 48 hours, he seems all ok it passed few hours, he just upset about the bump,cause its sore.
Please is the bump gone or still there, and what did you do
very helpful thanks
Hello, I'm seeking advice and reassurance regarding my child's head injury. After a blow to the forehead from a radiator with sharp edges, there was swelling and a bloody cut. Fortunately, the swelling went down overnight, and there is now a healing scab at the site of the cut. However, I'm worried because there's an oval-shaped indent visible during facial expressions, like raising the eyebrows.
I've read many forums where mothers shared their children's head injuries, and I was shocked to learn that hundreds of children, even from minor bumps with no cuts, have developed the same indent. Some of these parents have reported the indent still being present years later, despite seeking answers. Doctors have simply said, "it's fine, what will be will be," which isn't the reassurance we're looking for.
Is there anything I can do right now to help aid the healing process and cell growth in this early stage? I feel compelled to reach out for advice, just in case there's something that can be done at this point. Thank you for any insights or shared experiences.
Hi! We are sorry to hear of your experience. We hope your little one is okay! Unfortunately, the best advice we can give is for you to have your little one assessed. Seeking medical advice from a paediatrician or doctor means that they can be physically and properly assessed. We hope you find answers!
@@cprkids Thank you for your prompt response. I took our child to the hospital following the incident, within an hour. Both a nurse and a doctor attended to us, reassuring us that everything appeared to be fine and advising us to monitor our child's condition closely. This assessment occurred a few hours after the incident, primarily due to waiting time.
Unfortunately, we have noticed an indentation, and we are concerned about whether this is a temporary issue. From the research I've conducted so far, facial injuries can potentially lead to the death or rupture of fat cells in the affected area, causing indentations. I'm curious if you have encountered this type of outcome from similar injuries before and whether it is a common occurrence.
We are planning to return to the hospital for further evaluation, although I anticipate they may again reassure us that our child is fine and advise a "wait and see" approach. It's worth noting that we immediately applied arnica to the bump, and I was pleasantly surprised to see the swelling subside overnight. We applied the arnica around the cut, not directly on it. Additionally, we used antiseptic on the cut itself, followed by a touch of olive oil for hydration.
The next morning, the bruising on the skin had progressed past the black and blue stage and transitioned directly to a yellowish hue, with a faint red mark remaining where the impact occurred. We've been administering arnica, calendula, and bellis perennis orally to help reduce swelling, facilitate wound healing, prevent infection, and aid in deep tissue repair. Topically, we have been using calendula cream.
My wife and I are doing our utmost based on our own research and personal resources. It's just disheartening that the hospital's approach seemed to be primarily observational only, which of course is important, however not even cleaning the cut. I trust you can appreciate our concern and understand why we are seeking additional guidance.
@@JustSurfingAround thank you for your message- a clinician would need to examine the wound to give advice, we know that isn’t much help and we understand you are concerned. We would recommend seeking a second opinion if you are concerned about the initial clinicians management of the wound. Sorry we couldn't be more of a help, but we hope you find the answers you are looking for.
What if the baby had a nose bleed after the head bump (about 6 inches high while crawling), but still acts normally within 48 hours? ❤️
My son had a cut on his head now the cut is better but the sowning won't go down
My daughter walked into the corner of a doorway and has a small bruise on forehead. 2 hours later she came back in from playing and has a headache and threw up. Idk if its from a bite of Mexican food she didn't like .. .she can talk to us about her fav colors she can answer questions .... but im at the er waiting on my sitter bc they won't let me with my 2 other kids!
We hope your little one is okay!
I just hit my head and got a bump, should i be going to the hospital?
Hi there my 6year old hit his forehead with metal bat after that he has a big lump on his forehead almost a week now but still he has a little bump on his forehead but he said he feel sometime pain on his head and on his bruise
My baby fell from the Crib and hit his head and cried very loud
Same
What is your baby's name I really like babies so I will see you if I can tomorrow but I like your videos it's really confident and it's really nice to do that to people
Hi. My baby hit his forehead the other day. He didnt lose conciousness, and cried instantly. But he vomits 3x at midnight and once in the morning. But still active, not acting drowsy, and do normal things as he usually do. Jolly baby. He's 10 months. He bumped his forehead in door frame.
Should I be worried? please
@@marielleholder2560 Hi! Going by the fact that he vomited more than once, it would definitely be best to seek medical advice.
was he okaii?
@@marielleholder2560 how ur child now?
@@ezez9775 dieded
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My fall down the couch and the bump feels squishy and my baby is acting normal
2X speed perfect to watch
I tried 1.75 too :)
How long symptoms of bumping head injury 0ccurs?
My daughter she bump in the edge of the table, her face hit on it, so she got bruised in her face and its likely greenish color now. What is the remedy of it, to less the bruised its very noticeble color on her face
It is best to see your GP so that they can examine the bruising in person, if you are concerned.
My daughter is 1year 3months, padlock mistakenly fell on her scalp☹️
What if the injury gets purple or green what does that mean?
My 3 year old fell forward as he just began (2steps or so) to run down hill on a hard paved stone flat surface road, I heard the noise when he landed face down. He instantly began screaming/crying . He was alert - he dropped his ice cream and was upset. I instantly washed his face to see the damage, big lump on forehead, thin layer skin was sore, scratches to his nose cheek area. He was crying for a good 5 mins or so but he had a ice pack on his forehead within 2 mins after the fall for a good 15 - 20 mins till he was calm and normal. Even had a onion to help for his bump. He was happy to accept lots of Kissing hugging and he was speaking.
10 days later his skin has healed without a issue but I've just noticed a little hard boney bump under the skin where the injury waa? Could he have fractured bone?
The swelling went down literally the next day and we had no bruising what so ever. Just kept the area clean. Between the time he calmed down till today 10 days later he is himself. Even that evening of the incident he was playing running around with his cousins and sister. Any advice on the bump?
My son has that too. Do you know what could it be? It also appeared after he bumped his head.
Same problem with my sister daughter I am so much worried😥
But little bit it is healed
What should I do, plz suggest me
That is totally normal. You did great and stayed on top of the situation.
How did it go with bump? My son has lots of these and I can't tell you how worried I have been for the past year. He keeps getting g goose eggs in the exact same spot. An update would be appreciated!
Me and my sister were playing and I said she was really light weight and she was like then carry me so I started to carry her then when I was putting her down she bunnies the side of her head. I’m so scared to tell my parents.
The reason why im hear because my daughter fell from the stairs.. my goodness its so long to get the right answers.. can you please dirwect to the point.
My 7 month old baby hit her back of the head on floor one time and another time side of the head on the wall while playing ,but she never had bump on her head ,she cried after hitting then she calmed down ,she did not vomit and never loose her consciousness .Is something to concern?
If you are worried please see a doctor
My little sister fell off a chair and hit the back of her head as she hit the ground she paused then started crying what does that mean ?
Sorry we can't give specific medical advice, please contact your doctor or medical advice line
My little sister fall so hard and get her forehead hit after that day the injure start getting blue untile afew days later the skin around her eyes are getting blue too. I don't know what to do. And my father said it will heal by it self next month. I'm so worry about her
I’m sorry this happened, please see a doctor if you are worried
My baby fall off the bed and hit his head at the back,, the bump is soft and it hurts him, he cried for half an hour and slept after feeding,, should I see a doctor.
Hi Versha! Yes, we recommend seeking medical attention urgently.
Hope the baby is fine
What about a dent in cheek?
How can I be part of the online course
Hello, please go to our website www.cprkids.com.au
my 2 yr old rand and fell into side if door she has a lump on top/sidde of her head. she cried for 2 min then stopped. she still talkin and and lauging. and knows she banged her head but with the lump should i be worried. there was no blood bump on side of her head. should i worry. she even refuses to sleep
Please take your child to get seen by a doctor if you are concerned, we can’t give specific medical advice here.
Our baby was fell to the floor from the bed. He was 5month old only I don't know what to do he cried so loud then he has no bumped in his head. Please give me some advice. Thank you!
Hi! It would be best to seek medical advice so that your little one can be properly assessed
My son fell off the bed and , when he went to sleep he was twitching what should I do everything else was ok with him
If you are concerned it is always best to seek medical attention so that your little one can be assessed.
I like your videos about stalking how do you bump bump your head for five-year-olds
Is it possible for the baby to have side effects after getting ok in 24 hrs
my baby have a small dent in her bump in the forehead should i worry?
Hi Kim! It would be best to see a doctor so that they can take a look.
My 6 month old fell off bed and have a tender swelling at side of her head I'm so concern.will take her to doc tom.
Hi my son is 7 months he also has a tender swelling on the side of his head . I took him to the dr and they said it'll go away. What did they tell you 😳
@@stephanieguzman2573 was it a squishy swelling?
Are they okay?
Is my 8 months old niece gonna be okay? 😭💔 She had a bumped on the side of her head at the back of her ear. She had a small pink swelling. But the pink swelling vanish after the cold compress. I'm really worried i had to touch it and it feels a little soft. Im really SCARED 😭💔 i dont know if i can sleep tonight 💔😭
My brother hit his eye on the edge of the bed put some ice on it I took the ice of yo see and the bump got bigger
My child fell of the bed with his forehead, immediately cried and after some time began to play normally. But after a week he became a bit slow and vomit 3 times . What should i do? Can falling cause consequences after a week too
We would recommend seeing a doctor if you are concerned so that they can assess your child.
Now she is fine
Ma'am a little size bump is still not going since I got injured around 1 month ago is it happen that in some cases bump remain permanent ?? Please reply ma'am
Hi! We would recommend seeing a GP so that they can properly assess.
Hello my five years old baby got a big head bump he is fine now bit even after one week the head bump is not fully gone ..is ot something to worry about?? Pls help me regarding this issue
Hi Vish! We would recommend having your little one assessed. We hope they are okay!
My baby sister fell off the bead can somebody pleas give ,e tips my mom will be home in a few much pleas help me
Always call emergency services for a medical emergency, they will advise you what to do. If you are in the US call 911.
My nephew always bump his head and after bumping he vomit. Is it a red flag?
YOU THINK??? ffs
We can't give specific medical advice, please see your doctor.
Im sorry but these videos need to get to the point.
Imagine being such an entitled idiot that you would give this sort of feedback on an educational video of this standard, which you consumed for free. Also, it clearly says in the description it's a recording of a live session on Facebook. I thought it was excellent information 🤷♂️
Is it okay if the forehead starts to swell and change color the bump is gone but the forehead starts to swell two days after the fall
How was she after?
😥😥😥😥😥 my baby jumps from his bed and landed upside down on the floor. I'm so afraid right now. Don't know if I should go to hospital. No physical injury. He's just a year and 1month.
Sorry we can't give specific medical advice. If you are worried you should always seek medical help.
How is your baby now??
Baby went forward off curb in stroller and hit head... bruised, and head is hard where it's swollen.. she cried , and she played after and crawled around my baby is 8 months an hour later she is sleeping now it's later 12 pm around her bed time so idk what to think 😭 I'm terrified
Hi Julie! Always seek medical attention if you are worried. We hope your little one is ok.
My toddler daughter has just bumped her forehead against door frame n has a big swelling !!!
my 2 yr old has just done that and has lump on side of her head. she seems fine and talkin but wont go to sleep as it bedtime. i got major anxiaty but my fella is calm and keep me calm. i trustin my fellas gut. my daughter seems fine and knows she has bumped her head but how do i know if she hurtin. sorry worried mum
Are both babies fine...mine just hit her head
My one year old feel and the bump is still there it's beeen weeks now
Mine still has bump almost yearlater. No one has been able to give me answer as to why. He repeatedly is getting goose eggs in same spot. Can u tell me if your little ones bump went away?
How long might be d head bump gone? My son fall off from our sofa and its been a week and the head bump is still there, but smaller the first day..He didn't vomit or anything.
Same with my son, still get to go down completely after a week
Mine too
My daughter feel on floor and right after that fall she cried but after fall she fell round and round and after one hour she vomit just not once about six times she repeat vomit in the night we take her to doctor he give injection of decatron 2 cc in the night and in morning 1cc is this enough for her to treat please hellp I'm from pakistan
If you are worried you need to take her to hospital. I’m sorry we can’t give specific medical advice, a doctor needs to examine her
hello how about my toddler..she fell off her high chair and hit her head first. we went to the ER but after assessment they told us my baby will be ok. now, upo arriving home, we noticed that her side of head that hit the floor tiles became tender. its so soft similar to the soft fontanel of a newborn baby.
We are very sorry, but we can't give any medical advice - best to take your baby back to the doctor :)
same as my baby. how was your baby? is she okah now?
My three years old baby have back side head injury in the side brickwall with bump. She was crying and back to normal with putting ice cube.. Later doctor gives ointment to bump. Last 48 hours no any risk symptoms.... But i am very scared.. Its mild injury or any blood blocks on head.....?
Sorry we can't give specific medical advice. Please see your doctor again if you are concerned.
@@cprkids thank you.... We take ct scan , doctor said it's not a big injury..... After 1 or two weeks it will be normal...
his baby faris head: 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
When your baby has a bump you don't have 29 mins to watch a video
Maybe you should have spent the time you used to compose a CZcams comment to ring a doctor then you cabbage
this is very helpful..
my question tho is my daughter just fall from a chair an burse her head it bleed and she cry i put ice on it gave her breast milk and she fall asleep it that ok..
Apologies we can't give specific medical advice. Please seek medical help if you are concerned about your child.
if within 24 or 48 hours he vomits , should I be worried?
If you are concerned at all, it is always best to seek medical attention.
@@cprkids my nephew vomits whenever he bump his head is that normal
@@seekinggod1027 vomiting is normal but you should seek a doctor if your child vomits after a bump to the head.
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