I figured since it wasn't an actual fall from being on top of something he might be fine. He was in a sitting position and fell backwards and I heard a thump. He was crying but now he's fine.. He actually just fell asleep.. I still worried though...
2007-06-26 08:27:14 · 13 answers · asked by LOVE 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
He should be fine, but the usual rule after any type of thing like this is not to let your child go to sleep b/c of the possibility of a concussion. Signs of a concussion are unusual eye movements or pupils that are unequal in size; persistent vomiting; or excessive sleepiness. Depending on your baby's age, look for a change in how he crawls or walks; weakness or confusion; or problems with speech, vision, or motor skills. There is also always a risk of a skull fracture. Signs of a possible skull fracture: A large, soft area on the scalp, especially on the side of the head (above or behind the ear); blood showing in the whites of his eyes; or pinkish fluid or blood draining from his nose or ears.
Altho your baby probably is fine, you should always know the danger signs of any possible head injury.
2007-06-26 08:39:56 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chances are he will be fine. just keep an eye out. Look for:
> that this sleep is normal and he wakes normally and after a usual amount of time
> that the bump is hard and not squishy at all
> that his eyes are normal and that he is not sick or woozy
It sounds like a little fall, though - he's probably have many more ;-) I went to ER/A+E the first time my daughter fell down the stairs, but didn't bother the second time...!
2007-06-26 08:33:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He'll be fine my kids bump heads with each other or a wall all the time and their ok. He most likely fell asleep from all the crying you may however want to wake him if he does not wake up within a hour or so. Check his pupils to make sure their evenly dialated and if he isnt vomiting he's fine.
2007-06-26 08:32:51 · answer #3 · answered by Indiana Raven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a tent month old too. i know how you feel! i try so hard to constantly make sure he doesn't get hurt but there are always those split second moments when they get hurt. Their heads are made to withstand bumps and bruises since they are so wobbily at this age. My son fell straight back on his head when he was 5 months old when he was learning to sit up..usually I'd put his boppy behind him...but my mother inlaw was watching him though and the poor little guy cried sooo hard. He was fine though. Just keep your eye on him to make sure he acts normal when he wakes up.
2007-06-26 08:32:29 · answer #4 · answered by blank 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-28 12:07:05 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Next time don't let him go right to sleep. It could be a slight concussion, but as long as he has stopped crying, he's ok. For future note, when he hurts himself, press the area. If he starts crying again, he really hurt, other than that.....don't worry. There are many more bumps and bruises to come!
2007-06-26 08:32:11 · answer #6 · answered by beeslady115 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is going to be fine my niece is 17 months and still falls back and hits her head so he should be fine.
2007-06-26 08:30:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
someone once told me that if your baby bumps his head, if the bump comes out like a normal bump, then hes fine but if the bump goes in then its bad, you need medical help, but babies fall alot and bump theirs heads alot so im sure hes fine
2007-06-26 08:38:21 · answer #8 · answered by missy_mmk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bumps happen, just make sure from now on to keep padding behind him. Check for bruising and swelling, if present, have him checked. If just a little red, keep an eye on it and look for changes.
2007-06-26 08:32:16 · answer #9 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch him and make sure he stays OK. If he acts any different or doesn't react OK, get him checked out. Kids fall a lot.
2007-06-26 08:38:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋