Question
The 2-year-old baby accidentally fell while playing at home and hit the back of their head on the ground. They cried for a long time when picked up, but were fine after a nap. There are no other symptoms except for some redness and swelling, and there is concern whether this might cause brain damage to the baby.
Answer
If the baby did not vomit or lose consciousness after the impact and is not showing these symptoms now, generally speaking, there is no major concern and it will not affect intellectual development. The area where the skin was broken can be disinfected with iodine tincture, or red mercury ointment can be applied. These treatment methods will not affect the baby’s brain growth and development, but do not use both of these medications at the same time. If you are still worried, you can bring the baby to the hospital for an X-ray examination. Wishing for a speedy recovery.