My baby just hit his head.. doctor checked him.. we r home now.. what should i do?
my son hit his head wen he was trying to crawl. he hit hard and cried. now there is bump on his forehead.. i took him to accident and emergency.doctor checked him and sent us home. now i am watching him if anything goes wrong. any advice. i am very scared now panicking something going to happen to him.he is sleeping now.. how serious head injuries can be in babies?for how many days i should watch him now?
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I've got 2 children now and both had many bumps as babies.Regardless of what Miss Bossy says i'm sure u keep a good eye on your child as i did too!It's impossible to stop every bump from happening (listening to smarty-pants i doubt she's ever had a baby-sitting job never mind kids of her own to look after!)Anyway,speaking as a nursery nurse and mother,there's not alot that u can do other than keep an eye (as u do anyway!)While your baby's sleeping just have a wee listen to check that everything's ok and if u get worried just check that he starts to stir if u try to waken him gently.Also check that he's feeding as normal and not sleepy all the time.The 1st 24 hours after a bump tend to be nerve-racking for the parents and everything usually calms down after this time.but at the end of the day,trust your own instincts!Only a mum knows when her child isn't well!Also like most other sensible people on here have said.accidents happen and rarely come to anything so don't beat yourself up about it!We've all been there!Take care and best wishes x
As long as your doctor suggest, or until the wound starts to heal.
Your poor baby :( ~ Elle
If the doctor sent you home to watch him, I'm sure he'll be just fine. Babies hit their heads all the time while learning to crawl and walk. If it's worrying you so much, I would call the doctor back and ask these questions rather than trust anyone on here.
watch him everyday dont ever say how many days should i watch him.. u suppose to keep an eye on him everyday , and yeah u need to like give him some medicine to put on his for head like rub it on.. make sure he dont go to far when he crawl keep an eye on him.
If you took him to the doctor then the doctor should have answered these questions. Call a nurse at the hospital and ask them. Children and head injuries should not be taken lightly.
Hit him again - he'll be reet!
DO'NT WORRY IT'S HIS FIRST AND WILL NOT BE HIS LAST , YOU CAN NOT WATCH BABIES ALL THE TIME , THEY HAVE TO LEARN BY THEMSELVES NOT TO HIT THINGS
my daughter bumped her head on the stone steps outside twice in two days on the same bit of her head and she is OK just keep an eye on him babies are stronger than we think x
Just keep an eye on him for a couple of days incase something comes up (not likely) and make sure he sleeps well because he maybe concussed.
he will be ok just keep ur i on him
go with the doctors advise,
Babies are tougher than you think.
He will have a lot more scrapes.
Stay up with him all night and wake him up every 2 hours to make sure everything is OK. He could have gotten a concussion (and the doctor should have told you this)
If he seems unresponsive or groggy, call the doc again.
This happens to babies all the time. he should be fine. I stayed up all night with a friend and her baby after she fell from the changing table. We took turns waking the baby up and the bump was gone before morning.
I know how you feel. My son is 15 months and has had numerous bumps on the head. If you start to notice baby being limp or having a fit, or being violently sick or if they have anything coming out of their ears, then it may be wise to get baby checked again. But im sure they will be fine as the doc says they are ok.
If it helps, my son has never had anything more serious than a bump thankfully, but a few times ive thought he was in alot more pain than he was. The fright of hitting it makes things worse. Just remember, you are the babys mom, so if you think something isnt right, go back to the docs. Trust your instincts.
Im sure your baby will be fine.xxx
Try - babycentre.co.uk - its a good reference website.
It won't be the last time. Sad to say this but it's true, they will keep at it. Just be sure to look out for listlessness, vomitting and lost of balance.
Try not to worry as babies heads are still pretty soft so as to be able to take hard knocks and bumps.
Peace.
I'm sure he will be fine. Keep an eye on his pupils-make sure they don't fixate. If you are still worried about him, take him back to the doctor. There is nothing wrong with being over cautious when it comes to our children. Poor baby:( Hope he feels better!
if its swelling is ok just make sure to check him every hour if it doesn't swell take him t the doctor again
I would keep an eye on him for the next couple of days. If the doc has sent you home then he should be ok, babies hurt themselves all the time, he will have more knocks before he reaches 21, trust me, i'm a mum too.
don't worry yourself sick! babies are very resilient and soon recover from knocks and bumps. Get used to them there are going to be many more as he progresses.
If he seems very very sleepy, difficult to wake or very floppy you should take him to A & E again also any unexplained vomiting or sensitivity to light. He probably has a big bump on his head like an egg I bet! this makes it look worse then it probably is. If he seems to be getting on with things as he normally does then I wouldnt worry too much, just keep an extra eye on him for the next couple of days but I am sure he will be fine. If you are still feeling worried in the morning pop him along to your local surgery or call your health visitor/peidiatrician for a check over, dont worry about wasting there time.
Relax..hes fine. Babies are very resilient. The skull is still flexible at this age for the purpose of taking lots of bumps and bruises. He will have plenty more "goose eggs" before he turns 2, and many more throughout his young years. I see frightened parents all the time who are scared to let the baby fall asleep after getting a bump on the noggin. Just keep an eye on him for the signs your doc told you. After the first few hours, it will not even be necessary to check it. Youll worry yourself to death if you dont relax. Being a mom for the first time means running to the doc after ever bump....but youll soon figure out that babies can take a lot more than we assume. I stayed in the ER with my first baby it seems.lol Just stop stressing...hes fine.
Hi keep watching him during the night, and just really keep an eye on him for the next few days. If he starts being sick or feeling unwell, take him back up to the hospital and explain to them what has happens. He should be ok . Its serous in babies as the skull isnt nitted together propley but i fell out of the baby walker when i was little and smacked my head on the fire place and my mum took me to the hospital and i was ok, and i had a big briuse on my head and a cut. Just keep an eye in him, and it will make you feel better to because you know hes in your safe eye.
Babies get bumps on their heads that come up EXACTLY like those Tom an Jerry cartoons. It's really worrying, but I think you'll be alright. All doctors work on a basic premise: go away and come back tomorrow if it's any worse. They just do! That's why they've asked you to keep a vigil.
I would keep a close eye on him especially whilst he is sleeping. Check that his breathing is regular. You'll know if something is wrong because he'll be acting abnormal. Instinct will pick up on it-well it will if you have a strong bond with the child.
A sign that something is wrong would be to look at his pupils..shine a torch into his eyes when you are in a dark room. If both pupils start to shrink once in contact in the light then he's fine.
With concushion we are told to look for signs of vomiting and dizziness. Obviously dizziness is going to be impossible to determine in your baby but if he starts vomiting a lot then get him back to A&E.
I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice but just a few pointers from my experience when working with children.
My daughter had a bad bump on the head at about 6 months, she cried really loudly for quite awhile, and the doctor said that it is when they are not crying that you should be worried. She was fine, and is now a beautiful, bright 15-year-old!
I think the previous answers gave some good advice of what to look out for, but you did get him checked out, so I am sure all will be well.
It is scarey though, particularly with your first baby, you feel like asking the doctor about everything. I found it was important to have a doctor who understood this.
When you were at the hospital the doctor should have told you to keep him awake for so many hours and to watch him to see if there is any change in the way he normally would act, if so you take him straight to the hospital. you don't take chances with a head injury.
awwww poor little fella, there really is nothing worse than worrying about your loved one.
No matter what anyone tells you you're going to watch him non stop aren't you?! Babies are tough little sausages but you do what you feel is best for him - if you feel concerned in any way then take him straight back to hospital - thats what you pay your taxes for.
He'll be fine though! My Dad accidentily hit me on the head with a pick-axe when I was 2 (he was swinging it over his shoulder and I ran into him. BASH!) - I had stitches and was fine!!
Please try not to worry - he can't have hit his head THAT hard. just hard enough to hurt. Good Luck
Because a child's head is more flexible a knock to the head isn't as bad as if their skull is more fully developed. Keep an eye on him if the doctor sent him home he will more than likely be fine. If you don't trust his judgement get a second opinion from another doctor. Tylenol for the pain, ice compress for any swelling and alot of TLC should be all he needs. I hope everything turns out good for you.
after having 3 children i can feel your panic and understand it, calm down ring the hospital and ask all these questions again. write them down..the doctor probally said loads and you didn't take it in as you were so concerned about your son. I should think the doctor felt that it was right to go home, usually children are sick and drowsy if they have concussion but if he seems like his old self dont worry. babies are hardier than we think..they are built to survive, you wait until his walking!!
When in doubt return to the ER. It may bug them but its your child and there saftey and your peice of mind trumps and doctor being an jerk.
like once a day put an icepack on his head for like 5-10 minutes and then see what happens dont let him crawl near were he bumped his head
poor baby :{
You saw a doctor which is the best thing you could do. I'm surprised at the people here who'd rather ask us questions than see a doctor. I'm glad you did that first. Follow the doctors instructions and you should be fine. If you notice anything different about your babies responses or reactions, then I'd go back. He's probaby sleepy right now because all that crying and excitement wore him out. Probably wore you out too! (-: I was always told that the best thing that can happen when a child hits their head is for it to swell out into a bump. Because the opposite reaction would be for it to swell inward and press on the brain, so if he ever hits his head and you get an indentation instead of a bump, that's when to really worry. You've done well. Give yourself a mental pat on the back for being a good mother and sit back and relax for a little bit while he's napping. (-:
just watch him for few days he be fine my child was always falling and bumping into things when he was baby dont worry to much xxx
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I've got 2 children now and both had many bumps as babies.Regardless of what Miss Bossy says i'm sure u keep a good eye on your child as i did too!It's impossible to stop every bump from happening (listening to smarty-pants i doubt she's ever had a baby-sitting job never mind kids of her own to look after!)Anyway,speaking as a nursery nurse and mother,there's not alot that u can do other than keep an eye (as u do anyway!)While your baby's sleeping just have a wee listen to check that everything's ok and if u get worried just check that he starts to stir if u try to waken him gently.Also check that he's feeding as normal and not sleepy all the time.The 1st 24 hours after a bump tend to be nerve-racking for the parents and everything usually calms down after this time.but at the end of the day,trust your own instincts!Only a mum knows when her child isn't well!Also like most other sensible people on here have said.accidents happen and rarely come to anything so don't beat yourself up about it!We've all been there!Take care and best wishes x
As long as your doctor suggest, or until the wound starts to heal.
Your poor baby :( ~ Elle
If the doctor sent you home to watch him, I'm sure he'll be just fine. Babies hit their heads all the time while learning to crawl and walk. If it's worrying you so much, I would call the doctor back and ask these questions rather than trust anyone on here.
watch him everyday dont ever say how many days should i watch him.. u suppose to keep an eye on him everyday , and yeah u need to like give him some medicine to put on his for head like rub it on.. make sure he dont go to far when he crawl keep an eye on him.
If you took him to the doctor then the doctor should have answered these questions. Call a nurse at the hospital and ask them. Children and head injuries should not be taken lightly.
Hit him again - he'll be reet!
DO'NT WORRY IT'S HIS FIRST AND WILL NOT BE HIS LAST , YOU CAN NOT WATCH BABIES ALL THE TIME , THEY HAVE TO LEARN BY THEMSELVES NOT TO HIT THINGS
my daughter bumped her head on the stone steps outside twice in two days on the same bit of her head and she is OK just keep an eye on him babies are stronger than we think x
Just keep an eye on him for a couple of days incase something comes up (not likely) and make sure he sleeps well because he maybe concussed.
he will be ok just keep ur i on him
go with the doctors advise,
Babies are tougher than you think.
He will have a lot more scrapes.
Stay up with him all night and wake him up every 2 hours to make sure everything is OK. He could have gotten a concussion (and the doctor should have told you this)
If he seems unresponsive or groggy, call the doc again.
This happens to babies all the time. he should be fine. I stayed up all night with a friend and her baby after she fell from the changing table. We took turns waking the baby up and the bump was gone before morning.
I know how you feel. My son is 15 months and has had numerous bumps on the head. If you start to notice baby being limp or having a fit, or being violently sick or if they have anything coming out of their ears, then it may be wise to get baby checked again. But im sure they will be fine as the doc says they are ok.
If it helps, my son has never had anything more serious than a bump thankfully, but a few times ive thought he was in alot more pain than he was. The fright of hitting it makes things worse. Just remember, you are the babys mom, so if you think something isnt right, go back to the docs. Trust your instincts.
Im sure your baby will be fine.xxx
Try - babycentre.co.uk - its a good reference website.
It won't be the last time. Sad to say this but it's true, they will keep at it. Just be sure to look out for listlessness, vomitting and lost of balance.
Try not to worry as babies heads are still pretty soft so as to be able to take hard knocks and bumps.
Peace.
I'm sure he will be fine. Keep an eye on his pupils-make sure they don't fixate. If you are still worried about him, take him back to the doctor. There is nothing wrong with being over cautious when it comes to our children. Poor baby:( Hope he feels better!
if its swelling is ok just make sure to check him every hour if it doesn't swell take him t the doctor again
I would keep an eye on him for the next couple of days. If the doc has sent you home then he should be ok, babies hurt themselves all the time, he will have more knocks before he reaches 21, trust me, i'm a mum too.
don't worry yourself sick! babies are very resilient and soon recover from knocks and bumps. Get used to them there are going to be many more as he progresses.
If he seems very very sleepy, difficult to wake or very floppy you should take him to A & E again also any unexplained vomiting or sensitivity to light. He probably has a big bump on his head like an egg I bet! this makes it look worse then it probably is. If he seems to be getting on with things as he normally does then I wouldnt worry too much, just keep an extra eye on him for the next couple of days but I am sure he will be fine. If you are still feeling worried in the morning pop him along to your local surgery or call your health visitor/peidiatrician for a check over, dont worry about wasting there time.
Relax..hes fine. Babies are very resilient. The skull is still flexible at this age for the purpose of taking lots of bumps and bruises. He will have plenty more "goose eggs" before he turns 2, and many more throughout his young years. I see frightened parents all the time who are scared to let the baby fall asleep after getting a bump on the noggin. Just keep an eye on him for the signs your doc told you. After the first few hours, it will not even be necessary to check it. Youll worry yourself to death if you dont relax. Being a mom for the first time means running to the doc after ever bump....but youll soon figure out that babies can take a lot more than we assume. I stayed in the ER with my first baby it seems.lol Just stop stressing...hes fine.
Hi keep watching him during the night, and just really keep an eye on him for the next few days. If he starts being sick or feeling unwell, take him back up to the hospital and explain to them what has happens. He should be ok . Its serous in babies as the skull isnt nitted together propley but i fell out of the baby walker when i was little and smacked my head on the fire place and my mum took me to the hospital and i was ok, and i had a big briuse on my head and a cut. Just keep an eye in him, and it will make you feel better to because you know hes in your safe eye.
Babies get bumps on their heads that come up EXACTLY like those Tom an Jerry cartoons. It's really worrying, but I think you'll be alright. All doctors work on a basic premise: go away and come back tomorrow if it's any worse. They just do! That's why they've asked you to keep a vigil.
I would keep a close eye on him especially whilst he is sleeping. Check that his breathing is regular. You'll know if something is wrong because he'll be acting abnormal. Instinct will pick up on it-well it will if you have a strong bond with the child.
A sign that something is wrong would be to look at his pupils..shine a torch into his eyes when you are in a dark room. If both pupils start to shrink once in contact in the light then he's fine.
With concushion we are told to look for signs of vomiting and dizziness. Obviously dizziness is going to be impossible to determine in your baby but if he starts vomiting a lot then get him back to A&E.
I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice but just a few pointers from my experience when working with children.
My daughter had a bad bump on the head at about 6 months, she cried really loudly for quite awhile, and the doctor said that it is when they are not crying that you should be worried. She was fine, and is now a beautiful, bright 15-year-old!
I think the previous answers gave some good advice of what to look out for, but you did get him checked out, so I am sure all will be well.
It is scarey though, particularly with your first baby, you feel like asking the doctor about everything. I found it was important to have a doctor who understood this.
When you were at the hospital the doctor should have told you to keep him awake for so many hours and to watch him to see if there is any change in the way he normally would act, if so you take him straight to the hospital. you don't take chances with a head injury.
awwww poor little fella, there really is nothing worse than worrying about your loved one.
No matter what anyone tells you you're going to watch him non stop aren't you?! Babies are tough little sausages but you do what you feel is best for him - if you feel concerned in any way then take him straight back to hospital - thats what you pay your taxes for.
He'll be fine though! My Dad accidentily hit me on the head with a pick-axe when I was 2 (he was swinging it over his shoulder and I ran into him. BASH!) - I had stitches and was fine!!
Please try not to worry - he can't have hit his head THAT hard. just hard enough to hurt. Good Luck
Because a child's head is more flexible a knock to the head isn't as bad as if their skull is more fully developed. Keep an eye on him if the doctor sent him home he will more than likely be fine. If you don't trust his judgement get a second opinion from another doctor. Tylenol for the pain, ice compress for any swelling and alot of TLC should be all he needs. I hope everything turns out good for you.
after having 3 children i can feel your panic and understand it, calm down ring the hospital and ask all these questions again. write them down..the doctor probally said loads and you didn't take it in as you were so concerned about your son. I should think the doctor felt that it was right to go home, usually children are sick and drowsy if they have concussion but if he seems like his old self dont worry. babies are hardier than we think..they are built to survive, you wait until his walking!!
When in doubt return to the ER. It may bug them but its your child and there saftey and your peice of mind trumps and doctor being an jerk.
like once a day put an icepack on his head for like 5-10 minutes and then see what happens dont let him crawl near were he bumped his head
poor baby :{
You saw a doctor which is the best thing you could do. I'm surprised at the people here who'd rather ask us questions than see a doctor. I'm glad you did that first. Follow the doctors instructions and you should be fine. If you notice anything different about your babies responses or reactions, then I'd go back. He's probaby sleepy right now because all that crying and excitement wore him out. Probably wore you out too! (-: I was always told that the best thing that can happen when a child hits their head is for it to swell out into a bump. Because the opposite reaction would be for it to swell inward and press on the brain, so if he ever hits his head and you get an indentation instead of a bump, that's when to really worry. You've done well. Give yourself a mental pat on the back for being a good mother and sit back and relax for a little bit while he's napping. (-:
just watch him for few days he be fine my child was always falling and bumping into things when he was baby dont worry to much xxx
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