Why do children often fall between the ages of 3 and 8?

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Parents naturally feel anxious when the lack of attention of a certain moment causes a baby to fall, especially in children aged 3 to 8 years. In the majority of cases children fall a small distance, nothing to worry about. After a baby falls, the most important thing is to calmly assess the infant's condition, look out for some signs of serious injury that can occur in some cases, and find out what caused the fall. for children.

So why do children often fall, especially at the age of 3-8? In this article, we will provide useful information to help caregivers promptly recognize the cause of a child's fall to take measures to prevent and ensure the safety of the child.

1. What should children do if they fall from a car?

Whenever a child has a serious fall like a fall from a bicycle, from a toy or a table top, etc. parents need to carefully check whether the child is injured or in more severe cases such as a crash head and back bangs. Falls can lead to minor injuries such as no broken bones, no concussion or other internal damage to serious injuries such as head trauma, large limb fractures, etc. If the child is fine and is having fun and is back to normal, the fall is unlikely to cause serious injury to the child, but it is still a good idea to observe the child closely for 24 hours to make sure parents can notice changes. even the smallest change in children. Some parents will feel worried about the health of their children, and be careful with injuries that affect dangerous parts such as the brain, so they can take the child to the doctor for examination. After the fall, parents should let the child calm down and rest more, it is not necessary to make the child awake to monitor, sometimes resting is also a way to recover.

2. When to call an ambulance to take your child to the emergency room.

Parents should call an ambulance quickly if the child has any of the following:
The child has lost consciousness: If the child is not breathing, expect someone to call 911 while the parents perform CPR. CPR, give artificial respiration until help arrives. If no one is around at that time, parents can give CPR to the child within 2 minutes, then call an ambulance Heavy bleeding: parents should find clean, disinfected cloths to prevent Blood flows out, clean the area around the wound if dirty to avoid infection of the open wound. When a child has a seizure occurring after a fall Parents, when taking their child to a medical facility, it is necessary to clearly declare the circumstances of the child's fall and the child's health status. Especially when the following are present:
Signs of fracture, including obvious deformities. For example, the wrist is bent, and the arm or leg does not appear to be as straight as it should be. Possible signs of a skull fracture: A tender, swollen area on the scalp, especially on the side of the head; blood appearing in the whites of the child's eyes, or pink liquid or blood coming out of the child's nose or ears. Signs of a concussion include persistent vomiting, excessive sleepiness, headache, dizziness, and memory loss (not remembering anything recent or distant). Signs of brain injury may occur, such as changes in the size of the pupils, and abnormal eye movements. Children cry, scream for a long time, or may experience some internal injuries such as bleeding in the abdomen, ...

3. What to do if the child appears "goose eggs" on his head

Goose eggs on the head are common, especially in hyperactive children. Although a bump on the head may seem scary, it doesn't mean the child is seriously hurt. When the swelling occurs on the head, most of it protrudes because the human skull is under the skin, so it is easy to see the bump like a "goose egg".
To help the swelling go down, parents can use an ice pack to apply or a bag of frozen beans, wrapped in a thin, clean towel and keep it on the bump for 15-20 minutes, continuously for an hour or so. Besides, parents should comfort and comfort their children by hugging them, reading together with them during this time to avoid chills and discomfort.
If the parent feels the bump is too heavy for the child, the appropriate acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be given to the child. Never give aspirin to a child because it can lead to a rare but serious condition called Reye's syndrome.

4. How to reduce the fall of children?

Many children are hyperactive, often prefer to play more adventurous games than their age, such as skating, racing with friends, etc. For such children, the appearance of Bruises will no longer be strange to the child and the loved ones around. However, falls are the main cause of injury in children and one-third of these accidents are preventable. Parents need to do all they can to keep their baby safe, including:
Make sure your child wears the right protective gear (like a helmet or protective vest, protective gear). elbows, knees...) whenever children participate in sports or activities such as cycling, skating, skateboarding, rock climbing or other extreme games Teach children the rules safety for each game, sport or activity they participate in. Place non-slip mats under all rugs or get rid of old rugs that lose friction and make children more likely to slip. Place a non-slip mat in the tub to keep your baby safe from slipping and falling while bathing. Keep the stairs in the house clear and make sure there are no obstructions that your child can trip over. Falling stairs is one of the most dangerous accidents for children. Always keep an eye on children when they play by the window or design the windows higher than the child's reach to avoid possible unfortunate accidents. Ensure children are always supervised when participating in games with friends or in play areas. It is advisable to create a play area for children with materials such as rubber, wood chips or sand instead of grass or dirt and other rough and angular materials.

From 3 to 8 years old is a period when children are extremely active, always want to explore the world around, want to try games and other sports such as football, roller skating, skateboarding.... However Those are all games that can cause children to fall and lead to injuries. Injuries when participating in these activities are usually not too serious, but parents still need to pay attention to carefully check the injuries that children have. Besides, it is also necessary to pay attention to children and make sure that what is best for them to be safe.
When a child shows abnormal signs of health, parents can take the child to Vinmec Health system for timely examination and treatment.
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Reference source: babycenter.com; healthline.com