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Does my toddler need A&E- urgent

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Namechangetimes100 · 13/05/2023 19:12

18 months old, was clowning around me, tripped and caught himself on the corner of the door frame. Right in the middle of the forehead at the most ‘protruding‘ point.Cried but for like 30 seconds, minute max but a bruised lump has come up, almost cartoon like. Does he need an and e? Husband going bananas at me. On hold to 111 now

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Namechangetimes100 · 14/05/2023 11:27

He’s fine, but restless in the night but that could be the 18 month dreaded sleep regression. He’s fine in himself, eating drinking and playing fine. Bump has gone done but a lovely bruise left, just in time for picture day at nursery… reckon they can photoshop it out haha?

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RedRosette2023 · 14/05/2023 07:55

I’m confident he’s fine this morning OP but wanted to check in? If I were down a&e everytime one of mine had a bumped head they’d start charging me rent.

CatsOnTheChair · 14/05/2023 07:32

To late for now, but incase anyone else reads it needing information: if it's a normal nap/sleep time, you don't need to actually wake them, just gentley move an arm or the covers, and check they snuggle back down again - ie check they respond because they are conscious but that doesn't mean waking them and checking they know what day it is!

ShowOfHands · 13/05/2023 22:53

My DD did this and had a huge egg. Looking back, she was obviously fine but I panicked and sought help immediately. She cried from shock but calmed quickly and was otherwise well.

DH had a bump to his head recently and it was very immediately obvious that he was seriously injured as he just didn't recover, got worse, was confused, started vomiting etc. Concussion was glaringly symptomatic.

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Namechangetimes100 · 13/05/2023 22:44

I was promised an urgent call back from a clinician, ive not had one but they triaged him as the monitor from home sort of thing which he would fit into with the links kindly provided by PPs

do I need to wake him up? The nhs website said let rest if tired

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snowbellsxox · 13/05/2023 22:41

I went to minor injuries previously if there's one near you

Motherofalittledragon · 13/05/2023 22:10

111 will tell you what to do, accidents happen and your husband's being an arse, let's hope your ds never injures himself when playing with your husband

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Namechangetimes100 · 13/05/2023 21:34

think the egg panicked dH never seen anything like it on our eldest must have just caught himself at the right angle

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APoppyLicks · 13/05/2023 21:07

ISeeYouThere · 13/05/2023 19:58

Why do children have this amazing ability to find radiator valves with their heads? Every child I know has done this

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I've a indent/scar at the end of my eyebrow from a radiator valve 😅

RedRosette2023 · 13/05/2023 21:02

partypompoms · 13/05/2023 19:32

Same it wouldn't occur to me. I'd just watch and wait and see.

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Me neither. Unless there were other concerning signs like vomiting or drowsiness.

summerfinn · 13/05/2023 20:55

If I brought my toddler to hospital every time he fell or got a bump on his head I'd live their. Unless you child is vomiting or drowsy or out of sorts after the initial cry and shock. They are sturdier than you think.

Wasywasydoodah · 13/05/2023 20:52

Sounds fine to me! Your husband needs to calm down about this stuff. I once knew a dad who didn’t let his kids run in case they fell over. Completely OTT

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Namechangetimes100 · 13/05/2023 20:45

Mooshroo · 13/05/2023 20:43

They always do it right before bed don’t they 😅

He’s asleep now and no call from 111 clinician. Before bed he was bouncing on the bed and pushing me around, playing gee up horsey and asking for stories. So i think he’s ok

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Bellagio40 · 13/05/2023 20:45

He’s probably fine but when I called our doctor with a similar injury they told me to bring him in “just in case”

Mooshroo · 13/05/2023 20:43

They always do it right before bed don’t they 😅

SunsetOverEasterIsland · 13/05/2023 20:41

Munchyseeds2 · 13/05/2023 20:31

As long as he is OK in himself I wouldn't call 111 or take him to A&E
Just keep an eye, calpol and cuddles

Same here. I'd be more worried if there was no outward sign and certainly wouldn't be sitting in A & E if he hadn't lost consciousness, wasn't falling asleep and wasn't vomiting.

ChrisPPancake · 13/05/2023 20:41

Ds2 did this (ran full tilt into the doorframe). Massive bump came up, but with the line of where he'd hit down the middle so he looked like he had an arse on his forehead! 🍑

We phoned 111. "Is he sleepy?" "Well yes, but it's bedtime"
"Is he confused?" "He's 14 months old, he's permanently bewildered."
They sent us to A&E who observed for a bit then sent us home with a leaflet.

MardiMoo · 13/05/2023 20:40

My daughter (at 2) hit her head when under the supervision of my DP and a huge bump appeared and it looked awful. She was fine in the end and we didn’t take her to hospital. Just iced the bump and let her rest. It is worrying though. Naturally, I tore my DP a new asshole about it at the time.

Tigofigo · 13/05/2023 20:37

My DC hit their head, HARD, on the pavement from standing height multiple times over the course of 2/3 years. I feel awful writing that now. Had numerous huge eggs / giant bloody bruises. But he was never concussed.

Cotswoldmama · 13/05/2023 20:36

My son had this it was really close to his eye and it was huge. We hadn't seen one before and took him to A&e and they said to keep an eye on him but it's a good sign to have the swelling on the outside and it's more worrying when there's no swelling to be seen as then there could be swelling inside their head.

Ungratefulorunreasonable · 13/05/2023 20:31

I wouldn't, but I know the signs of concussion, would have him sleep in my bed and set an alarm to check him every couple of hours.

Munchyseeds2 · 13/05/2023 20:31

As long as he is OK in himself I wouldn't call 111 or take him to A&E
Just keep an eye, calpol and cuddles

Tulipvase · 13/05/2023 20:31

Crispymandm · 13/05/2023 20:28

Iv been told a hard bruise is ok, a “squishy” bruise needs to be seen. That was from ambulance staff when my eldest did the same thing and I panicked x

My eldest ran into a wooden step edge aged 2. Right between her eyes, we had literally just arrived at a holiday house. Called 111 and they made me press it so I could tell them how it felt. We didn’t need to go to A&E but you can still see the dent in certain lights.

Vgbeat · 13/05/2023 20:31

My daughter did similar, I rushed her to minor injuries in a complete panic but the doctor did say if it blows out into a lump it's usually OK as the pressure has gone out rather in.