Babies will no doubt get bumps, bruises, and scrapes as they learn to sit, crawl, stand, climb, walk, and run It's important to be aware of safety issues in and around your baby's environment to prevent injuries If your baby gets a bump on the head, it's helpful to know what to look for and be aware of the medical signs of a more serious injuryThere is an instant lump and bluish bruise, literally instant! Positional molding Because a baby's skull is malleable, a tendency to rest the head in the same position can result in an uneven head shape The back of the head might look flatter on one side than on the other This is known as positional plagiocephaly Positional molding is generally considered a cosmetic issue
Head Injury Johns Hopkins Medicine
