is it normal for a baby to get a big bump (quarter coin size) on his leg after immunization? how long would it last?
2007-02-10 14:21:11 · 8 answers · asked by sweetgirl78228 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
When my little girl had her first immunizations at 2 month she got a bump under skin on her leg. It looked like there was something under the skin and a bit red. It went away after two days, our doctor said that it is normal and if after 3 days it does not go away to come and see her. Monitor your baby for a temperature if he has it give some Tylenol. If you are worried about the bump or it grows call your ped, but most likely it’s just the medicine.
2007-02-10 14:47:25 · answer #1 · answered by Natalia D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son is also due for his immunisations next week. When I had my daughter 14 years ago and she had hers, they gave the needle to her in her leg. The only thing you have to worry about is if your daughter gets a temperature which is very common. Just give her the calpol and she'll be fine. Just keep an eye on her leg where they needle is inserted, sometimes, not all the time, they get a little lump which will go away after a day or so. It's really nothing to worry about. Also, I just gave her a little more attention, playing with her etc. That's just me tho, I felt really guilty about putting her through it. It really only hurts for a second and then they forget about it. It's us parents that do the unnecessary worrying. I'm sure she'll be fine. Best of luck.
2016-05-25 07:28:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's totally normal, it is not the medicine built up under the skin and don't rub it. It's just some irritation and will go down quickly. It'll hurt the poor little guy if you bugger around with it too much so just leave it alone. Give him some baby advil to help the swelling go down. Silly people saying to play with it.... come here while i rub your arm after you get your flu shot and see if you liek it.
2007-02-10 14:56:28 · answer #3 · answered by Gig 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes this can be normal it is a build up of either the medicines or tissue make sure to watch the bump if it starts turning red then it may be infected or could possible even be a bad reaction give motion or Tylenol depending on weight and age and if it gets worse call your baby's PCP
2007-02-10 14:49:47 · answer #4 · answered by angel52373 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it just a bump under the skin, then it is normal. Just gently rub the spot in a circular motion. The medicine just built up under it. The amount of time it will last depends on how much you rub it and on your baby. This may and may not hurt your baby, just be sure to give him/her some Tylenol if it does.
2007-02-10 14:29:20 · answer #5 · answered by Valerie D 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
My daughter always gets this after her shots. Hers also gets warm, like it has its own private fever. So i'd put a damp face cloth on it. Dont touch it as it hurts them. My daughters takes about a week to go away then turns into a large bruise.
2007-02-11 00:20:08 · answer #6 · answered by Monkey Magic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
totally normal. it may even last for up to a month.
2007-02-10 14:56:39 · answer #7 · answered by Manders 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/body/guide_shots.html
This should help.
2007-02-10 14:35:22 · answer #8 · answered by Tiki™ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋