While feeding and changing my 2 week old, my 2yr old and 4 yr old apparently sneaked into my bedroom and were jumping around on my bed. When I checked on them before sitting down to feed and change the baby they were screaming and playing in their bedroom so i didn't think anything of all the excitement and screaming that continued, until I heard a blood curdling scream. I ran to their bedroom no one was there, so I ran to my bedroom. My 4 yr old locked the door so I couldn't get in immediately, and have no idea, how my 2 yr old fell, if he was conscious right after, if he was dizzy or anything, but when looking him over there is a pretty good size knot/bruise at brow level, on the side of his head-- near his temple--yikes!
Its been 2 hrs and no change in behavior, no vomiting, grogginess or anything that would suggest its serious except the location of the injury. My husband checked his pupils and dilation and everything looks good. I can't help but think the worst with head injuries and just don't know whether we should take him in to get checked when he seems fine otherwise? Continue to just monitor him...
What would you mommies do?
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I agree that he's fine. He'll have a few more spills before he's grown up. It's just part of being a kid.
I've seen eggs on the noggins of several children and they were fine. I went head over heels on my bicycle, had a huge knot and was fine.
He sounds fine to me.
When the bruise is an egg, it usually means nothing is wrong except for trauma to mama.
An indented injury is a whole nother story.
Put some ice on him, he'll be fine.
Edit: Scold the 4 yr old for locking you out....
I also think he is ok. Just watch for the signs we all know about. Babies fall, especially jumping monkey babies :) its happened to all of us im sure! Congrats on the new baby! You have my bow down to you super mom :)
Sounds like he is fine, I was told to be more worried it there is no external swelling when there is a head injury.
really think he is fine, I have a 1 year old son that rams things full on with his forehead and crown. Then if he is mad to boot, throws himself backwards on what ever is in the area. Be it floor carpeted, or tiled. He has had many head knots and bruises so MANY times. I am always freaked he is going to have some sort of brain damage. I have taken him in 2 times to the ER, with injuries both on my watch. NOTHING was done and was sent home after waiting hours with what I thought would be permanent damage. HUMPF having boys. OI
Sounds like you have done all the right things and are well versed in what
to look for. I think he will be fine. Just keep an eye on him. So now you
have a few more gray hairs!!! LOL. Gotta love these little ones. they know
how to keep you on your toes.
I also vote that he is fine. I have three boys and there have been some bumped noggins! If the pupils are dilating fine and you haven't noticed any of those classic concussion signs, I really wouldn't worry. Of course, mommy gut does count, so if you decide to take him that is just fine too!
I would go to the ER. Better safe than sorry, right? Some head swelling occurs slowly and gradually with few warning signs. If you have a nurse hotline - call and speak with a registered nurse who can advise you in the meantime.
Ditto going to the ER. And take the lock off the door. I know he's 4, but locking you out is terrible. Your child could have choked or bled out or something like that.
Wake him up every hour (hard night) or let the hospital do it.
Dawn
the er will do what you did. check pupils, make him do a few phsical tests, walking and so on and then send you home to monitor him for 48 hours. my daughter did have a concussion and this was still the result with longer monitoring than the 48 hours they give you if no concussion. The extra tests (cat scans) they told us increases the risk of childhood cancer and knowing she did get knocked out and threw up they still said since she was acting fine they if they were M. they would opt not to do the cat scan unless something new developed
BTW my daughter had no external mark when she was hit on the head...the bump is actually good. It means the swelling went outward and not inward. Be prepared to cry and worry for the next 48 hours! Follow your gut. It cant hurt to take him in, but they will probably J. send you right back home
BTW limit pain meds for fevers or atleast call your doctor and see which ones are safe I believe anythnig by tylonel is dangerous in a head injury because if there is internal bleeding it make sit worse
I never would take a chance on head injuries. I would at least call my ped. and have him evaluate my child and let me know if we need to go to the ER or not. In my family we have a few incidents where there was a head injury and proper evaluation would have made things a little better in the end.
