04/02/2026
Do you know what to do if your child bumps their head??
Head bumps are, unfortunately, an inevitable part of being a toddler. It’s not nice when it happens but it is a completely normal part of being a small child.
Most head bumps won’t be serious. Providing your child has remained conscious and there are no deep cuts and they are well in themselves they should be fine. It’s important to keep an eye on them for at least 24 hours following a head bump though.
If your child has bumped their head and they have a bit of a bump pop on a cold compress for 10 mins or so.
You should take your child to A&E if they:
▪️Lost consciousness briefly after the blow to the head
▪️Have vomited
▪️Have a headache that does not go away with painkillers
▪️A change in behaviour, like being more irritable or losing interest in things around you
▪️Have been crying more than usual
▪️Have problems with their memory
You should call 999 if your child has:
▪️Been knocked out and hasn’t woken up
▪️Difficulty staying awake or keeping their eyes open
▪️A fit (seizure)
▪️Fallen from a height more than 1 metre
▪️Problems with their vision or hearing
▪️A black eye without direct injury to the eye
▪️Clear fluid coming from their ears or nose
▪️Bleeding from their ears or bruising behind their ears
▪️Numbness or weakness in part of their body
▪️Problems with walking, balance, understanding, speaking or writing
▪️Hit their head at speed, such as in a car crash, being hit by a car
▪️A head wound with something inside it or a dent to the head
For more information please get in touch:
📧 jrfirstaidtraining@gmail.com
📱07891614059
