Tips to prevent baby head bumps and injuries

While a minor head injury is bound to happen from time to time, here are a few tips to help keep your lo out of harm’s way.

• Install baby gates on the top and bottom of stairs.
•  Use infant head protection helmets
• Watch for wet areas on floors.
• Install non-skid mats on the bathroom floor.
• Firmly secure furniture to walls.
• Keep young kids away from dangerous things to climb.
• Don’t sit or leave your baby up on countertops.
• Avoid using infant walkers with wheels.
• Remove tripping hazards.
• Be cautious at playgrounds that don’t have softer surfaces.

The takeaway

There’s no doubt about it — when your baby takes a tumble, their tears can equal fears and tears of your own. It’s normal to worry, but rest assured that most minor bumps to the head don’t cause a serious brain injury or require emergency medical attention.

However, there are rare instances where a more serious traumatic brain injury can result. In this case, know the symptoms to watch for and always call your child’s pediatrician or seek emergency medical care

if you feel it’s necessary.