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OCOULDITBEA «J HEAD INJURY? While it is common for little ones to bump their head, especially busy toddlers who are attempting to overcome riskier obstacles, it is important to monitor their behaviour following a fall or knock to their head. “Even without a head injury, babies may have injured their arms or legs without obvious signs initially. If you notice your child is not using one arm or leg as much as the other, is crying if a certain limb is handled or if there is a change in the way they are crawling, they may have sprained a joint or broken a bone,” she adds. PARENTING — “Any and all harm should be Red flags for a head injury that needs medical care: @ A fall from a great height © Achange in their level of consciousness - irritability, confusion, drowsiness, loss of consciousness ® Vomiting post head injury © Difficulty walking or talking @ Headaches © Poor feeding © Strange movements @ Any change in behaviour (especially in younger babies, since they can have non-specific symptoms) ® Alarge bump on the head, especially if there is concern that the skull may havea fracture (or broken bone). “Very urgent danger signs include seizures, staring and confusion. If you notice these, go to your nearest casualty department immediately,” Dr Ramsunder advises.
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