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Soft bump on baby's head.

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sweetcherrypie · 19/07/2007 18:28

Yesterday morning i fell whilst holding my 9mth old dd. She banged her head pretty hard on the tiled floor, she cried for about half an hour then she calmed down and played with her toys. A bump came up on the side of her head but the bump is alot bigger today.

She is eating fine and seems her usual self, happy and playful and she slept ok last night. The bump though is now very big and very soft. Should it be soft? I am very worried.

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greensleeves · 19/07/2007 18:30

I'd get her checked over now, personally. But I am quite paranoid about head injuries.

SpacePuppy · 19/07/2007 18:31

Yes, definately have it checked if it has increased in size.

GrimoireThief · 19/07/2007 18:32

Well ds (8 months) has had his fair share of head eggs but they always go down fairly quickly so I'd say get it checked out for your peace of mind.

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sweetcherrypie · 19/07/2007 18:35

Do you think i should go in the morning if it is still the same?

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sweetcherrypie · 19/07/2007 18:38

Also are bumps on babies usually soft and spungy?

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fingerwoman · 19/07/2007 18:38

if you're going to go to a&e then go now. don't worry unnecessarily all night, best to get her checked out sooner rather than later

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sweetcherrypie · 19/07/2007 18:41

Do you think i would be hours in A&E because her bedtime is in half an hour.

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fingerwoman · 19/07/2007 18:41

have to say, ds has had a few eggs but they have always been hard- not soft and spongy.
so would definitely get it checked

fingerwoman · 19/07/2007 18:42

I weouldn't think it would be long- usually small babies get seen quite quickly, especially if there is a head bump involved.
but regardless- best to miss bedtime and get her checked than to leave it in case it's something serious surely?

GrimoireThief · 19/07/2007 18:44

I would go to A&E myself but have you got a doctor's out of hours service you could phone if you really don't want to, or NHS Direct?

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sweetcherrypie · 19/07/2007 18:45

i don't know. i am going to take her to hospital now.

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SpacePuppy · 19/07/2007 18:46

My reference guide says soft and spongy can indicate a fracture. Rather go to A&E.

GrimoireThief · 19/07/2007 18:46

Best to be safe. You'll sleep better for it .

Let us know how you get on. Fingers crossed you'll be back soon.

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sweetcherrypie · 20/07/2007 09:24

I went to A&E last night, i only had to wait 20 minutes. She is fine, he said she will just have a big bruise. Better to be safe than sorry. Now i have that wonderful visit for a HV to look forward to.

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greensleeves · 20/07/2007 12:53

Just checked this sweetcherrypie, I am so pleased she is OK. You did the right thing getting her seen, best to be on the safe side.

GrimoireThief · 20/07/2007 14:24

That's really good news!

I put ds down on the bed last night not realising the cat, his best friend, was sleeping there. Cue ds squealing in delight making a beeline for poor, long-suffering cat.

I turned round and managed to grab him just as he put her tail in his mouth and started to bite and she jumped 3 feet in the air . I would have had fun trying to explain a scratched face to the hv .

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