My 8 week old baby fell off the bed and landed on his back. I immediately picked him up and he cried for a little bit. I checked his head for redness or swelling and he shows no physical symptoms from what I can see. He also ate just fine afterwards. I m being sure to keep him awake. What can I do/what should I be on the look out for? Please help!
Welcome to the ChatDoctorI completely understand your concerns. Usually falls from height less than 3 feet are innocuous and do not cause any major problems. But it's always better to be careful to avoid any such incidence. I would recommend you to check for following to be sure that your baby is fine:- Breathing pattern whether normal or is there any difficulty in breathing.- check his pulses. If they are less than 160/ min, then don't worry. - any restriction of movement or any bruise on second examination.-any significant change in his behavior In case you find anything wrong after above examination, the take him to pediatrician for expert clinical evaluation and management if required. Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you in any further questions. Take care