Jacksonville, FL. — A Jacksonville mom is warning other parents of the dangers of traumatic head injuries in young children, after it happened to her toddler last month.
2-year-old Malachi Hackworth took a tumble on a cement basketball court and ended up with a traumatic head injury, in critical condition.
If his parents hadn’t recognized that this was a true emergency, he may have fallen asleep, stopped breathing and never woken up.
The warning signs all parents should look out for if your child falls and the steps to take can be found here.
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