School and other activities that require concentration can be more difficult after a concussion.Never put ice or an ice pack directly on the skin. Wrap the bag in a clean, thin towel or cloth. To make an ice pack, put ice cubes in a plastic bag that seals at the top. Do this for 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours until the swelling starts to go down. If your child 's face or scalp is swollen, apply an ice pack.If your child has long-term (chronic) liver or kidney disease, or ever had a stomach ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding, talk with your healthcare provider before using these medicines. You may give your child acetaminophen to control pain, unless another pain medicine was prescribed. Don't give your child aspirin or ibuprofen after a head injury.

Ask your child’s healthcare provider if you have questions about when your child can return to playing sports. A second head injury before fully getting over the first one can lead to serious brain injury.

Wait until all symptoms are gone and your child's healthcare provider says it's OK.

Don't let your child return right away to sports or any activity that could result in another head injury.

Ask your child's healthcare provider when it will be safe to let your child return to normal play if he or she has no symptoms.

If you notice any of them, call 911 right away or seek medical care right away.

Carefully watch your child for any of the symptoms listed below.

If not, then let your child rest as needed. Ask your child's healthcare provider if you need to wake your child during the night. But, if your child's healthcare provider does recommend this, your child should be able to know where they are when awakened.

You will likely not have to wake your child from sleep after a minor head injury.

Follow these guidelines when caring for your child at home: If the injury is more serious, take your child to his or her healthcare provider or the emergency department. If your child's injury is mild and there are no serious signs or symptoms, you can watch him or her at home. Your child’s healthcare provider will tell you about any other care needed. Watch for the warning signs listed below. this might be a bruise or bleeding in the brain. Symptoms that get worse could be a sign of a more serious brain injury. Symptoms should get better as the hours and days go by.

In some cases, symptoms last a few months or longer. The length of time depends on how hard the blow to the head was. It can take from a few hours up to a few days to get better.

This could mean a more severe brain injury is possible. If the symptoms are severe, your child should be evaluated in the emergency room. Your child might stumble when walking, easily laugh or cry, or he or she may have trouble sleeping. For example, your child may ask the same questions over and over. He or she may seem confused or have trouble remembering things. Your child may also lose consciousness for a time. A child’s behavior, walk, or speech can change. This can cause headache, nausea, vomiting, or dizziness. The force of the blow makes the head and brain shake quickly back and forth. It can be caused by a direct hit or blow to the head, neck, face, or body.

Signs of head trauma in baby