Question
The child fell down the stairs and got a big bump on the forehead. He bled from his nose at 3 am during his nap yesterday. He seems fine today, is he just immobilized by the fall?
Answer
Based on your description of your baby’s condition, he appears to have a forehead subcutaneous hematoma due to a head injury, and his nose may have also been scratched during the fall, explaining the nosebleed at midnight. As he is in good spirits, eating without vomiting, and has no headache, there should be no major issues. It is recommended to closely monitor your child’s condition. You can apply a cold compress to the forehead area, switch to a warm compress after 3 days, and avoid massaging the area. Wishing for your baby’s quick recovery!