Please help - now! (Thurs 1.33pm)

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Little girl was sitting on sofa with me. Fell off and really crashed head on floor. What should I look out for. How do I know how bad it is.
Sorry, please tell me what to do.

Watch out for drowsiness. Ring NHS Direct.

Sorry, panic set in. She is feeding, but very calm. Feeding well though.
Problem or not?

Okay.... did she cry? Always a good sign.

Look out for sleepiness, loss of colour, sensitivity to light.

Can't think of anything else... sorry am rushing out the door.

How old is she?

my dd done this last week luckily didn't hurt her head, just got a little bruise on her leg. you need to make sure she doesn't sleep for a while think its about a hour. Make sure she is responding normally to things etc. If you are really worried take her to docs. sorry cant be any more help.

also if she vomits ring nhs direct

How old is she? I'm not a medical professional but this has happened to my kids. I put arnica to soothe the bump if I can find one. Also, make sure her pupils dilate/go small again when the lighting changes. Then if she vomits in the next 24 hrs or complains of headache you need to see a doctor. Also, need to check in on her regularly when she's asleep over next 24 hrs.

how old ? She sounds ok but watch out for any vagueness or suddenly being sick.

9 months. Cried, but I started feeding her straight away. now more 'awake'.

Is acting tired, will keep her awake though.

Don't let her sleep for a couple of hours if that is possible? (When my dd fell and crashed her head hard into the wall it was an hour past her nap time and I had to let her sleep in the end she was exhausted).
If she is her normal self that's a good sign but concussion can be delayed so keep a really good eye on her all day, just make sure she is interacting. The doctor will do a few tests to see if her pupils are dilated and her vision is ok if you want more reassurance and they always recommend you go by your instincts. How is she now?

I am sure she will be fine, this happens so often and very rarely with serious consequences.
I'd keep an eye on her as per everyone's recommendations re vomiting, disorientation, sleepiness or inability to dilate pupils.
Tbh if the floor she fell onto was solid concrete, even if carpeted, I would take her to A & E. If it was boards I'd wait and see.
Poor you, what a shock.

Guys - I know mn's is great and we all ask/share advice but I do not understand in situations like this why you do not phone the doctor or NHS direct straightaway ? Why take the risk in time delays? - I do hope she is ok - general guideline is if they fall from a height less than themself usually ok but I would always get professional advice.

Keep an eye on her like everyone has said.
My DS (12 mths then) fell before Christmas, had a huge bump on his head and seemed to have a headache as was a bit grisly so we gave him Calpol. 8 hrs later he was sick so took him to A&E. He ran around entertaining everyone till 2am and the Doctor said he was fine!!!

Hope she's fine (and you!)

going to phone docs so will not post until later.

Thanks all

OK, calmer now. I'll obviously keep an eye on her for the next 24 hours, but I think it was worse for me than for her iyswim? She is now babbling away, playing with objects, pulling up to standing, pupils dilating, correct skin colour. All seems (initially) well.

Missingmywine - to answer why I posted first before phoning - I regularly renew my 1st aid certificate, and know the signs of concussion, but at times like that when its your own child, you automatically question yourself "have I remembered everything?"

On past experience of NHS Direct they take hours to get in touch and have been pretty useless.

And finally, if I have to be really honest as to why I posted first rather than phoning - I was on MN at the time

Thanks everyone, really apreciated the quick responses.