What to watch for after toddler hits head?
When to get emergency medical help after your baby bumps their head
- uncontrolled bleeding from a cut.
- a dent or bulging soft spot on the skull.
- excessive bruising and/or swelling.
- vomiting more than once.
- unusual sleepiness and/or difficulty staying alert.
- loss of consciousness or not responding to voice/touch.
When should I worry about my toddler’s head injury?
Call an ambulance if your child has had head injury involving high speeds or heights, or if after a knock to the head they lose consciousness or vomit more than once. Your child may develop a number of different symptoms in the weeks after a head injury. Many of these require immediate medical attention.
How do I know if my child’s head injury is serious?
The following are signs of a more serious injury: Extreme irritability or other abnormal behavior. Vomiting more than 2 or 3 times. Stumbling or difficulty walking. Oozing blood or watery fluid from the nose or ears.
Is it OK for toddler to sleep after hitting head?
If the child seemed well after the bump to the head, it is OK to let them go to sleep. But if they seem unusually sleepy, or they seem dazed when they wake, they should be seen by a doctor straight away.
Should I let my toddler sleep after hitting head?
How long should a child stay awake after hitting their head?
Watch Your Child Closely for 2 Hours: Allow your child to sleep if he wants to, but keep him nearby. Wake him up after 2 hours of sleeping. Check that he is alert and knows who you are. Also, check that he can talk and walk normally.
Can toddler sleep after hitting head?
How long should you watch a child after they hit their head?
Watch Your Child Closely for 2 Hours: Note: mild headache, mild dizziness and nausea are common. Allow your child to sleep if he wants to, but keep him nearby.
How long do you watch a child after a head injury?
The injury to the brain is usually temporary. Your child may feel or act differently for a short time while the brain heals. At this time, we do not think it is necessary to admit your child to the hospital. However, you will need to watch them closely for the next 24 to 48 hours.