All small children are vulnerable to taking an unexpected tumble, and most of the time this is a harmless part of growing up. However, falls can be dangerous. You can find some information below on how to protect your child from dangerous falls and what to do if a dangerous fall occurs.
How to Protect Your Child From Falls:
A few simple steps can be taken to minimize the risk of dangerous falls.
What to Do If They Fall:
Although most falls in children don’t cause serious harm, falls can cause serious bone and head injuries.
Falls sometimes cause broken bones. A child with a broken bone will feel acute pain in the area of the break and often will not be able to move the broken area.
Falls can also cause concussions. A concussion is a brain injury caused by a blow to the head. If you think your child has a concussion, you should take them to see a doctor. If your child is bleeding from their head, you should apply bandages and ice to the affected area.
If your child has passed out or fallen and lost consciousness, you should call 9-1-1, then begin first aid. You can learn first aid by attending an accredited first aid course.
Internal bleeding signs will not appear instantly so make sure to watch your child and go for a hospital imaging when a child falls hard or hit their head and vital parts!
Source: 360Moms
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