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Newborns have a very fragile body, so parents should learn to load it, change it and hold it securely to avoid any sudden movement that could result in injury.

During the early months, babies can not keep his head upright and need to be held securely, but can make moves if we travel in a crib, a changing table or bed, so it becomes essential to monitor them constantly and never leave them alone for extended periods, and that could fall and get hurt severely.

How to treat a fall

Sometimes, despite the watchful eyes of adults, young children can suffer any of these household accidents. In these cases, according to the characteristics of the fall, parents can apply ice wrapped in plastic, in order to avoid or reduce any swelling or bruising at the time of the consultation with the specialist. Read the rest of this entry »