Question
Last night, a baby who is almost seven months old fell from a bed that was 50 centimeters high, hitting the edge of the bed with the back of her head and immediately forming a bump, followed by loud crying. After the parents fed the baby milk, the baby settled down and fell asleep. When brought to the hospital, the baby was awake and smiled at her grandmother. But since a CT scan could not be performed immediately, the doctor suggested continued observation. After returning home, the baby woke up several times during the night but slept better in the second half of the night. The next day, the baby appeared normal, eating and playing, but still felt pain at the site of the fall. Light touching does not cause crying, but heavy touching does. The parents are worried whether this situation will have complications or injure the head.
Answer
Based on the parents’ description, if the baby is breastfeeding normally and showing no symptoms such as vomiting or loss of appetite, it is initially judged that there should be no major problems. It is recommended that parents continue to closely monitor for at least two days. If there are no discomforts or abnormal reactions during this period, then generally speaking, there should be no major issues.