he dosen't hit it with alot of force but it is on hardwood floors.my husband says he should be o.k. (that he's a baby and he's gonna bump his head sometimes) but i'm worried about permanant damage.should i be or am i just over reacting
2006-09-14 05:32:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My son did the same thing and I was worried as well! I even got him checked by doctors a few times but he is 4 now and he turned out fine! Just make sure after any serious bump, if you have concerns about it then it doesn't hurt to get him checked out- better to be safe than sorry...
2006-09-14 05:39:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I raised seven kids, all got head bumps and several required trips to the ER for stitches. I can see both sides of the coin... but if you're concerned, there IS a solution!
There's something called ProtectaCap and it's often worn by children with previous head injury or skull conditions requiring extra protection or conditions (such as autism) that would cause them to be less cautious in their behavior: http://www.plument.com/protectacap.htm
Toddlers are especially susceptible to head injury because they're just learning to balance and walk, their heads are disproportionately large for the rest of their body so balance isn't easy, and while they generally bump the two toughest areas (front and back) the choices are still to either protect their head or put cushions all over your house on every baseboard, table edge, hearth edge and doorway!
If you're more comfortable protecting his little head, give this a try :)
2006-09-14 05:49:25 · answer #2 · answered by thegirlwholovedbrains 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not stress to much a baby has as soft skull and they do not seem to do any damage i have a 2 year old son that bump his head so many times i cant count and has done no damage to his self
2006-09-14 05:36:07 · answer #3 · answered by Snow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when they fall from their own level it is ok it when they tumble from the top of the table, dressers or counters, which they shouldn't be on anyway, it is time to worry.(same with stairs) Kids get bumps and bruises for their growing years because of the learning of mobility and gaining stability. You are a first time mom and need to learn to let them get hurt to learn. You are also learning. As you have more you are not so overprotective.
2006-09-14 05:41:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You aren't "over reacting" it's your baby and you'll always be worried about something...welcome to the club:) He'll be okay, my daughter can walk fine and when she's mad she purposely bumps her head on the floor... Thankfully they have thick little heads. Good Luck
2006-09-14 08:26:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't worry so much, but be careful. I'd suggest trying to soften the things your baby bumps on - put pillows and carpets.
2006-09-14 05:35:41 · answer #6 · answered by Mariya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm starting to encounter this a bit too. i'm like you, i don't know what to do about him bumping his head. my son flings his head into the sides of his crib as well. but i have carpeting so for the walking thing i'll keep him there.
2006-09-14 05:41:01 · answer #7 · answered by practicalwizard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
babys skulls are a lot stronger then we think.. get used to bumps on the head.. wait til he gets a little older and trys flying off the couch.. great fun let me tell you.
2006-09-14 07:57:34 · answer #8 · answered by angela h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry to much. kids fall and get bumps and bruises all the time. he cant cause any really damage unless he his knocking him self out or something along those lines
2006-09-14 05:34:28 · answer #9 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly would put rugs down. When he does start to move around more, he can slip and seriously injure himself because wood floors are slippery...especially with socks on.
2006-09-14 05:35:31 · answer #10 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋