Patient's question:
A 22-month-old baby loves to play and picked up a plastic brush used for brushing clothes to brush his/her soft spot. The bristles of the plastic brush were made of hard plastic, feeling very stiff and scratchy when touched. The area where the baby brushed his/her soft spot became red, and in some places, it was slightly scratched...Doctor's answer:
The head is large and heavy, so it often falls and struggles to get up when stumbling. Even if a loud noise is made when falling, as long as the baby stops crying immediately and shows no abnormalities in appetite or playfulness, there is generally no need to worry. In extremely rare cases, it may cause brain damage. When the fall is severe, pay close attention to observe the situation afterward.There are specific observation points:
- Loud crying, but it stops immediately, and there are no emotional abnormalities.
- Bumps or bruises appear (two black and two purple), but the complexion is still good, and the baby is in a good mood. Pay close attention to the situation afterward.
- Initially, it seems fine, but later, the baby often stares blankly, the complexion gradually worsens, the whole body feels weak, and frequent dry heaving occurs. If the above symptoms reappear, please take the baby to the hospital (neurosurgery department) immediately.
- If the fall is severe, avoid bathing in a hot tub that day and prevent going outside or playing outdoors. After going to bed, continue to monitor the baby’s complexion and other conditions frequently.
The above advice is for the issue of "a baby brushing their fontanelle with a plastic brush." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!