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Should I worry about bumped head from fall?

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Lunabun · 09/09/2022 12:14

My 9mo is practicing walking and fell backwards and hit his head on my hard wood floor because I failed to catch him properly. He didn't cry but winged for a second but was perfectly happy after a cuddle.

It didn't seem that hard, and I think he sort of landed on his bum first before hitting head on the floor, which I suppose broke the fall.

I've looked up all the signs of concussions in babies and he seems completely fine so far. But I keep thinking that I remember seeing info that if a baby falls from a sofa or bed then you should get them checked out. My baby is well above 99th percentile for height, so is taller than a sofa seat or a bed!

Should I be taking him to A&E just in case? It's an hour's drive away and I don't want to waste their time if I'm being a silly FTM, but equally I'm scared that he might be hurt Sad

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Skinnermarink · 09/09/2022 12:26

God no it’ll be the first of many as he learns to walk I’m afraid. He is fine.

Yamaya · 09/09/2022 12:29

No, unless baby couldn't be calmed, or was sick etc I would just be keeping an eye for the rest of the day.

minipie · 09/09/2022 12:36

If he seems sleepy or sick or extra wobbly or unhappy I would get him checked. Otherwise I wouldn’t.

Lunabun · 09/09/2022 16:28

Thanks so much everyone. I'll chill out a bit now! X

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