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Baby hit her head

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FannyPancake · 13/03/2015 21:59

Posting for traffic.

17 month old has just slipped backwards and whacked her head on the laminate flooring. She wasn't unconscious and screamed straight away for about in. It's not bleeding I've given her neurofen.

Can she go to sleep? It's bedtime and she tired it im scared thanks

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Namechanged101 · 13/03/2015 22:02

Is there a bump? I'd keep her awake for a bit and maybe call nhs direct for advice. How does she seem now? Bless you its horrible when stuff like this happens

Lovelydiscusfish · 13/03/2015 22:02

Just bumping, as not medical. In my experience, baby's do bump their heads a lot, mine was always doing it into the coffee table etc when walking, so try not to worry.
But others will come along with more sound advice, I'm sure.

mumofboyo · 13/03/2015 22:03

As far as I know - and please note that I am no Dr and have no medical knowledge whatsoever - they can sleep after a headbang but the time to worry is if they can't be easily roused.
If you're unsure, call NHS 111 for advice.

Droflove · 13/03/2015 22:04

It's good that she didn't lose consciousness but I would probably be extra cautious and keep her awake an hr to see that she seems herself and in the absence of vomiting or weird drowsiness I would try to to worry and go on with night routine as normal. Maybe checking in a bit more than usual.

hellhasnofurylikeahungrywoman · 13/03/2015 22:05

Sleep is ok. If it reassures you just check she is rousable every now and then, you don't need to wake her fully just be sure that she stirs if you try to wake her.

auntynorm · 13/03/2015 22:05

At 111 they advise to wake a baby after a head injury every hour to make sure there is no delayed concussion. But that's normal for them to want to sleep

bumbleymummy · 13/03/2015 22:06

I would probably keep her up with me for a while just to keep an eye on her but I'm sure she'll be fine. Or could you cuddle in beside her/bring her into bed with you?

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FannyPancake · 13/03/2015 22:06

Thank you she seems fine No bump but it was a proper whack! I'm trying to keep her awake but she's really tired I'm hoping that's just because it's late.

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GettingFiggyWithIt · 13/03/2015 22:07

No loss of consciousness
No vomitting
Seems usual self
Eyes (pupils) normal
Indications that things okay
Gen advice is monitor/observe for two hours so now til midnight
I did have one GP giving permission for bf/sleep one time though during this 2 hour window but she had just examined her and found her to be fine.

PurpleWithRed · 13/03/2015 22:08

Rousability is the issue, especially at this age and this time of night. Let her sleep, check her regularly. Any vomiting or inconsolable crying or really really can't wake her then worry.

GraysAnalogy · 13/03/2015 22:09

This is one of those things that is difficult to answer because it's really hard to judge.

What I would say is try to keep her up for a little bit longer, monitor her for changes like breathing irregular, unequal pupils, poorer than usual co-ordination, paleness or vomiting. As it's bed time, check on her every now and again just to see she's breathing okay and I know it's hard and you'll probably end up with a grouchy baby but wake her up to check she's easy to rouse.

Get some ice on her head, baby paracetamol if you have it and avoid ibuprofen.

It happens to all of us and it is worrying but I'm sure she'll be fine. Hope you're okay

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FannyPancake · 13/03/2015 22:09

I'll put her in my bed tonight and check her every hour. It's things like this that make me want to do a first aid course I'm rubbish in these situations!

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ghostyslovesheep · 13/03/2015 22:11

I'd call 111 for reassurance if you are concerned but be prepared that they will go Baby+head bang = A+E

Please be assured that it's okay for her to go to sleep - it's late and she's tired - the key is for her to be rouse-able- IE you tickle her feet and she wiggles - not fully awake x

I am sure she will be fine - but if you are worried please don't hesitate to seek qualified medical advice x

GraysAnalogy · 13/03/2015 22:13

I'd call 111 for reassurance if you are concerned but be prepared that they will go Baby+head bang = A+E

Definitely. Partly because if they didn't and a baby died there'd be a Daily Mail article dragging through them the mud.

BubblesInMyBath · 13/03/2015 22:18

Sleep is fine now (iv done a first aid course and the little I remember was that the guidelines have changed about this) but do check regularly that she is able to respond as others have said

A bump is good - better swelling comes outwards rather than inwards

Check her temp - any temp, seek medical advice immediately

That's what I'd do...

ghostyslovesheep · 13/03/2015 22:21

it wasn't a criticism Greys - just an observation

GraysAnalogy · 13/03/2015 22:24

Oh I know ghosty I wasn't having a go, sorry if it came across that way I haven't been online for a while and may have forgotten type etiquette...

ghostyslovesheep · 13/03/2015 22:28

Cool I'd hate to work for 111 it must be very stressful - I totally get why they do it

sorry - I was a bit bitey there xxx

GraysAnalogy · 13/03/2015 22:31

Its sound I wouldn't like to do it to be honest. It's asking an awful lot of people to make such important decisions over the phone. Unless they're over cautious and zealous on every case there's bound to be a tragic story. :(

trappedinsuburbia · 13/03/2015 22:33

Oooft my dds head must be made out of concrete, they are such a worry at this age, nothing to add, just sympathy as i remember calling nhs a few times in tears over head bumps

Doobiedoobedoobie · 13/03/2015 22:45

A bang to the head would not cause a temperature, nor do bumps 'swell inwards'.

I'm a paediatric A&E nurse. Put her to bed if she wants to sleep. Both paracetamol and ibuprofen are fine for her to take if she needs them but if she's crying uncontrollably she needs checking out.

With a bang and no loss of consciousness/ from standing (no higher) she's likely to be just fine, though may have a bad headache, understandably. If the swelling on her head is very soft and squidgy/ she has 2 or more separate episodes of vomiting 10 mins apart, take her to A&E.

ilikebaking · 13/03/2015 22:46

It's 10 pm, does she normally stay up so late?

GraysAnalogy · 13/03/2015 22:50

You shouldn't be recommending any anti inflammatories until it's established the injury has not caused a bleed, I thought you would have known this as an A&E nurse?

GraysAnalogy · 13/03/2015 22:51

It's 10 pm, does she normally stay up so late?

trappedinsuburbia · 13/03/2015 22:53

Doobiedoobie what about the mum crying uncontrollebly lol this was me with pfb, 2nd is practically neglected by comparison !!

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