When should I take my 3 year old to the hospital after hitting his head?

The following are signs of a more serious injury: Extreme irritability or other abnormal behavior. Vomiting more than 2 or 3 times. Stumbling or difficulty walking. Oozing blood or watery fluid from the nose or ears.

What to watch for after toddler bumps head?

When to go to the emergency room for a toddler head injury

  • She’s lost consciousness (even for a moment) or appears totally dazed.
  • She can’t stop crying.
  • She vomits, especially if it happens more than once after she hits her head.
  • She seems clumsier than usual afterward or isn’t speaking or walking normally.

When should I worry about toddler head bump?

If your baby is showing any of these symptoms after experiencing an injury to their head, call 911 or take them to the nearest emergency room immediately: uncontrolled bleeding from a cut. a dent or bulging soft spot on the skull. excessive bruising and/or swelling.

Can a toddler get brain damage from hitting their head?

A head injury may cause the brain to swell. There is only a small amount of room for the brain to swell inside the skull. This causes pressure inside the skull to increase and can lead to brain damage.

How do you tell if a toddler has a concussion?

Signs of a concussion in toddlers

  1. headache.
  2. nausea or vomiting.
  3. behavior changes.
  4. sleep changes — more or less sleeping.
  5. excessive crying.
  6. loss of interest in playing or doing their favorite activities.

How do I know if my toddler has brain damage?

Immediate Infant Brain Damage Symptoms

  1. Small head or skull.
  2. Large forehead.
  3. Malformed spine.
  4. Stiffness in the neck.
  5. Unusual or distorted facial features.
  6. Abnormal eye movement.
  7. Seizures.
  8. Excessive crying.

Is it OK to let toddler sleep after hitting head?

If the child seemed well after the bump to the head, it is OK to let them go to sleep. But if they seem unusually sleepy, or they seem dazed when they wake, they should be seen by a doctor straight away.

What should I do if my child hits his head on the hard floor?

Besides keeping an eye out for troublesome symptoms, treat swelling and pain with an ice pack, an age-appropriate dose of acetaminophen, and rest. If your child develops a “goose egg” — an oval protrusion — don’t worry about it.