Head Bumps

libbyann

Today when we were leaving a friend's house, Will fell and bumped his head on the window sill. I brushed it off when we were leaving because the fall didn't look bad, but he kept complaining about it in the car and I just looked at it closely and he does have a really big goose egg on the back of his head. I can tell that it's definitely bruised through his hair.

What should I do for this? Surprisingly, we're newbies to head bumps - this is his first ever 'bad' one. I don't think it will come to this, but when would you call the pedi? Anything I need to watch for?

bobcatsteph

We've had a few head bumps (DD and DH..haha). I called the pedi after the first one and she said to watch for inconsolable crying and drowsiness/unable to stay awake.

It never hurts to call and see what your pedi says.

MrsAJL

Generally, head bumps result in nothing more than a purple goose egg (and lots of tears!)

Ben AND Molly are both head bumpers. Lord knows why, though!  Anyway, I generally watch for signs of concussion (unusual eye movements or pupils that are unequal in size; a change in the way your child walks or crawls; weakness or confusion; problems with speech, vision, or motor skills; persistent vomiting; or excessive sleepiness).

If it makes you feel better, call his pedi. They'll probably tell you the same things re: concussion and then give you some remedies to make the owie feel better.

Poor kiddo!!

libbyann

Thanks bobcat and AJL! I really don't think it's that bad - but I'm a momma, so I think everything is worse than it is! I decided to put him down for a nap, so I'll check on him every 30 minutes or so. I'm sure it's nothing; it really didn't look all that bad. I was just shocked to see such a big bump back there, lol!

kiarox2002

Oh no!  I didn't think he bumped it that hard.  

libbyann

kiarox2002:

Oh no!  I didn't think he bumped it that hard.  

I know, I didn't either! It didn't look bad at all - I just thought he was being a wimp in the car, lol