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What to Do If You’ve Dropped Your Baby
Sep 29, 2020
Accidents happen, even to the most careful parents.
If you drop your baby by accident, or they fall for some other reason, first take a deep breath and try to give yourself some grace. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that falls are the leading cause of accidents among children.
But although it’s common, it’s still scary. Here’s what you should do if your baby takes a spill, what warning signs warrant calling 911, and what you can expect if you end up in the emergency room.
Get immediate medical attention
If your baby has significant external injuries, is unconscious, or seems confused or disoriented, call 911 or your local emergency services.
The worry here is that your baby may have a skull fracture or internal injury, like bleeding on the brain (intracranial hemorrhage). Without immediate treatment, bleeding can worsen and put pressure on the brain, causing a traumatic brain injury (TBI) .
Other warning signs include things like:
vomiting
irritability
imbalance
headache (you may only notice inconsolable crying)
firm or bulging soft spot
any other changes that just seems off from your baby’s normal personality
In general, it’s a good idea to head to the emergency room if your baby has more than just a small bump or if your child fell from a height over 3 feet. Otherwise, you should see a doctor within a day or two if you notice any new or ongoing symptoms.
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