What to do if your child falls out of bed in May

There is a folk saying that children should not fall out of bed in May. If they fall out of bed, something bad will happen. These are all superstitious sayings. For children, no matter what month it is, once they fall out of bed, you should immediately observe whether the child has some injuries, especially if the head hits the ground first. You should see if the child has some movement disorders, whether there are abnormalities in the nervous system, etc. Should I observe whether my child has any bleeding?

What to do if your child falls out of bed in May

1. Observe whether the baby has limb and other movement disorders

After the baby accidentally falls out of bed or falls, parents should not pick up the child immediately, but should observe quietly for about 20 seconds. First, observe whether the baby has any limb or other movement disorders. If one side of the baby's limbs is immobile or the movement is reduced, and the baby has no active bleeding and movement disorders, you can pick up the baby and coax him until the baby stops crying. If conditions permit, try to encourage your baby to exercise on his own.

2. Observe whether the baby's nervous system has abnormalities

Next, you need to observe whether the baby's nervous system has any abnormalities, such as crying, screaming, drowsiness, and abnormal movements. If any abnormality occurs or is suspected, go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible. If there is no neurological abnormality, pay attention to whether there is hematoma where the baby landed, and use a cold towel for cold compress to reduce the amount of bleeding. If it has not been absorbed after three days, use a hot towel for hot compress.

3. Observe whether the baby has active bleeding

Then observe whether the baby has active bleeding. If so, immediately stop the bleeding by pressing and send the baby to the hospital for treatment. When a baby falls out of bed, we understand that the mother feels sorry for the baby and can't wait to pick up the baby. However, when facing the baby's accident, parents must deal with it "scientifically and calmly" because some injuries are hidden after the baby falls out of bed. The process of picking up the baby requires relatively large movements, which will gradually increase the hidden injuries. For example, a spinal fracture injury may cause a transverse fracture during the picking up process.

4. It is more important to prevent the baby from falling out of bed

When a baby falls out of bed, it usually hits the ground with its head first. The baby's skin may not be broken when the head or face hits the ground or a hard object, but it is very likely to break the collagen in the subcutaneous tissue. After the baby recovers to normal, many mothers will find that the baby's skin has depressions, which is particularly obvious when the baby has rich facial expressions such as crying or laughing. If you find that your skin is slightly sunken after recovering from a bump, you should consult a physical therapist in time and physical therapy can restore it to normal.