I have a 7 month old baby girl. She is in the begining stages of crawling, and I put her on the floor to practice. My apartment has hardwood floors, and I have some area rugs around. My baby has the tendency to jerk her head back and forth( it is just something she has been doing for months) and while she was on her knees, crawling, she banged her head pretty hard on the floor. She has a small,dime sized ,light greenish mark on her right temple. Should I take her to the hospital? This is my 2nd child and Iam trying not to be as overprotective as I was with my first. I had the tendency to over exagerate everything! So I do not want to do that again. Is it neccessary, do I need to call her pedi?My hubby is at work right now, I don't want to worry him, or should I call? If your going to make a silly comment or judge me, keep it to your self!!!! Serious answers only! Thanks so much!
2006-09-16 08:59:31 · 9 answers · asked by Jm 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Also, she is not showing any signs of different behavior & it has been about an hour!
2006-09-16 09:00:44 · update #1
I think that you know your daughter well enough to know if her behaviour has changed at all. Just keep an eye on her for the next few hours, and don't worry. I think that she'll be fine. Little babies are more resilient than we give them credit for.
Use your own judgement.
I think that your daughter will be okay, honey!
2006-09-16 09:10:17 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A little thing like your baby already on the floor has not fallen from a height and the bump on her head is probably superficial the bruise mark is natural. If you have any arnica cream rub a little on it and a little more later on/ Or witch hazel These are useful things to have by you in case of bumps or bruises. She is amazing to be crawling at 7 months I must say. Do not be too eager to take a child to hospital with bruises which have occur ed naturally.Sometimes the wrong interpretation is made and Social Services are called in with unfortunate consequences. Just watch her carefully and use your instincts.
2006-09-16 09:14:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hun, if he has a temperature, he has a temperature, not something to do with bumping his head. If he has, he's probable the two a)Teething or b)Brewing a chilly. If he has not something incorrect different than the temperature then merely provide him some calpol and a few cuddles. If it does not circulate down, then you grants calprofen too - yet stagger it so as that he has exchange medicine each and every 2 hours (i.e. 2pm calpol, 4pm calprofen, 6pm calpol etc etc). i'm particular he would be merely high quality nevertheless. 7 months is the age while they commence bumping their heads and assorted different places plenty. My 10 month previous has a greater or much less everlasting bruise on his head the place he persistently bangs his head or falls over (he's commencing to stroll now!!).
2016-10-15 01:48:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it should be OK. If she was hurt she would be crying a lot or getting really sleepy. My son is 7 months also and going through the same thing. We also have hardwood floors and a rug in the living room but he crawls all over the house. Good Luck
2006-09-16 09:09:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She's fine. When my son started crawling he used to hate stopping and would go right into a wall, or sit and bang his head against stuff intentionally. It's just a little bruise, one of many she'll have in her life. Just relax, she'll be ok :D.
2006-09-16 09:23:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think your baby is just fine. Baby bump their heads all the time. my son would crawl right into the wall coffee table end table you name it he would crawl into it. now he is 9 months and starting to walk. you pulls the plastic lawn chairs on my head. it just bumps him. they learn like anyone else that that hurts and won't do it again. may take them a few time but they learn. Just give her some Tylenol. As far as calling your husband nah tell him the next time ya'll talk
2006-09-16 09:21:00 · answer #6 · answered by christy1302001 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is the bump or brise poking out or did it curve in? If its poking out like a bump then she is ok if it is dented in that is not a good sign. If she did not try to fall asleep or throw up then she should be okay.
2006-09-16 09:37:15 · answer #7 · answered by jacket2230 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kids always get bruises on their head. My son is 2 and his nickname is "Bruiser" because he cannot go more than a week without a bruise on his forehead.
2006-09-16 09:04:54 · answer #8 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she is fine
and hopefully will not do it again
kids have extremely hard heads.. thank goodness
2006-09-16 09:02:45 · answer #9 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋