My poor baby!!! (PIP)

octobermama87 · July 2014

I posted this on our Facebook page earlier when this happened (around 6pm) Ok ladies- I need your opinions on this. Emmett was running and slipped on the kitchen floor and smacked his forehead off the floor. Instant goose egg as you can see. We were going to take him to med express since it's 2 mins away but they said they don't do head traumas. We're home now instead of rushing down to the ER bc he's acting fine- eating and drinking still and his eyes look normal. I think we were just in shock at first. I know they say goose eggs are better out than in (obviously). I'm going to watch for tiredness, vomiting and I'll probably just let him sleep with us tonight. What do you guys think? Anything else I should do? He won't let me out ice or a cold wash rag on his head. Should I give him Tylenol or not? My poor baby.

octobermama87 · July 2014

The 2nd pic was pre-bump. We were shopping at target.

tamarar5 · July 2014

Omg wow! That looks painful. Poor kiddo, how he feels okay!

octobermama87 · July 2014

I did give him Tylenol around 6:30 (half dose) to help with possible headache, but also bc #2 of 4 of the incisors are through and his mouth is taking a beating right now.

octobermama87 · July 2014

I remember my little brother hitting his head when he was a baby (3yrs old maybe) and him getting a goose egg the size of my fist on his forehead. The doctors said as long as the bump "pops out" instead of in then it's fine.

He ate dinner and had 2 cups of milk with it. I checked his pupils, they reacted normally. He was walking around fine and acting normal and playing with toys and such. I think he's fine. It was just the shock factor of the situation in the moment. I'll probably bring him to bed with me tonight. Extra cuddles always help. :-)

lc&jw · July 2014

Yikes! Poor little guy.

It's probably okay if he's acting normal and there are no other concerning signs of serious head injury, but I can see still feeling worried about it. That looks awful. Since it was an instant goose egg it seems like that would be more likely to be swelling associated with surface trauma as opposed to injury inside the skull, right?

Hope the swelling goes down quickly.

ally2011 · July 2014

I would call our after hours pedi line to get their thoughts if it were me. Huge hugs, it is a good sign that he seems ok,but I would definitely keep a close eye for a day or two.

StephPeth · July 2014

My DD had a similar bump from falling into her kitchen set. She acted fine, and we checked her eyes and watched for any weirdness like you said you are doing. It was way more traumatic for me than it was for her.
Hope he is doing well, and that you're not freaking out too much either

ally2011 · July 2014

How is he today?

tamarar5 · July 2014

Update please! How is he doing?

octobermama87 · July 2014

Sorry ladies, just checked TB. He's doing just fine today. He slept fine last night and woke up around his usual time this morning. He's acting like a normal toddler! Like @stephPeth, I think I was more terrified than anything. Thank you all for your advice and concerns!

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