The Touch Test Every Parent Should Do After A Head Bump

Would you know when to get a head bump checked?

Head bumps are inevitable with kids – but not all bumps are created equal. 

Tiny Hearts Education, which runs baby and child first aid courses, shared an insightful post on Instagram asking parents which type of head bump – a firm or soft one – they should worry about more. And the answer might surprise you. 

In the post, the first aid pros said a firm bump, like a hard-boiled egg, is “actually less concerning” because it typically means “blood is pooling outside the skull”.