Baby with swollen lip

[kikidee]

DH was looking after DS (13 months) today and he fell this morning and now has a very swollen lip. He didn't hit anything when he fell so we think it was just a tooth that hit the lip. I've just come in from work and it really is very swollen. He's also dribbling a lot as his mouth is open as a result of the swelling. DH thinks it's nothing to worry about and the swelling will go down overnight. I thought I would ask wise Mumsnetters for their thoughts. Should we get it checked or will it just sort itself out?

[Aero]

Think your Dh is right and it probably will go well down overnight.

[Saacsmum]

it is probably too late now but ice can reduce swelling. if the child isnt keen to have a flannel containing ice held to lip as many arent then you can give an iceblock.

[kikidee]

Thanks Saacsmum - why didn't I think of that? He's developing a cracker of a bruise on his chin but the lip seems a bit less swollen. DH says I need to toughen up - not sure how I'll get through the rough and tumble of the next few years!