Baby with swollen lip

[kikidee]

DH was looking after DS (13 months) today and he fell this morning and now has a very swollen lip. He didn't hit anything when he fell so we think it was just a tooth that hit the lip. I've just come in from work and it really is very swollen. He's also dribbling a lot as his mouth is open as a result of the swelling. DH thinks it's nothing to worry about and the swelling will go down overnight. I thought I would ask wise Mumsnetters for their thoughts. Should we get it checked or will it just sort itself out?

Think your Dh is right and it probably will go well down overnight.

it is probably too late now but ice can reduce swelling. if the child isnt keen to have a flannel containing ice held to lip as many arent then you can give an iceblock.

Thanks Saacsmum - why didn't I think of that? He's developing a cracker of a bruise on his chin but the lip seems a bit less swollen. DH says I need to toughen up - not sure how I'll get through the rough and tumble of the next few years!