{"id":55619,"date":"2024-03-05T08:14:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T21:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstaidpro.com.au\/?p=55619"},"modified":"2024-01-23T10:16:03","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T23:46:03","slug":"identifying-concussion-in-babies-and-toddlers-signs-symptoms-and-first-aid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstaidpro.com.au\/blog\/identifying-concussion-in-babies-and-toddlers-signs-symptoms-and-first-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"Identifying Concussion in Babies and Toddlers: Signs, Symptoms, and First Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Concussions are an unfortunately common malady. It doesn’t take much to cause one, and the effects they can have can be severe and long-lasting. Concussions can happen to anyone, and though they’re always adverse, they’re especially bad when they happen to children. Worst of all are concussions which affect children and toddlers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a child that young experiences a concussion it’s every parent’s worst nightmare. It’s hard enough to tell when one has occurred due to the child’s inability to communicate, but its especially difficult if you don’t know how to recognise the signs and symptoms of concussion. Every parent, teacher, and caregiver of a child or children needs this information so they can render aid if and when this worst case scenario happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Concussion?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by an impact to the head which causes the brain to rapidly shift within the skull. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce or twist in the skull, creating unhealthy chemical changes and damaging brain cells. Concussions are usually temporary, and their effects are not always so severe, however neither of these will always be the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concussions can take much longer to resolve, especially when caused by a serious injury, and even when temporary their effects can be incredibly serious. Despite being classified as a mild head injury a serious or long-term concussion can result in unconsciousness, brain injury, and in extreme cases, can be fatal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concussions in Young Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Minor head injuries are something which happen to children often. They’re common in light physical activity, contact sports, and even normal game play. However, though they may be rarer, concussions in babies and toddlers can be particularly concerning due to their developing brains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s essential for parents and caregivers to be able to identify the signs and symptoms of a concussion in this age group, as well as know the appropriate first aid measures to take. While babies and toddlers may not be able to communicate their symptoms, there are specific indicators to watch for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowing these signs and how to respond can be crucial in ensuring the well-being of a child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs and Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many common concussion symptoms. A child’s symptoms may differ from those of an adult, and so while it’s important to know the signs and symptoms of concussion, it’s also important to know how age can impact them. The most common symptoms of concussion adults experience include if they lose consciousness, headaches, problems with concentration, memory, balance, coordination, irritability, confusion, and amnesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common signs and symptoms of a concussion in babies and toddlers include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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