Question
The baby fell off the stroller and hit the back of the head, cried at the time but didn’t swell. Last night, I found him tilting his head to the right twice, just for a few seconds, never happened before. He’s shaking his head today; is it serious? (Male, 9 months old)
Answer
Based on your description, first carefully inspect the baby’s regional skin for signs of hematoma, skin abrasions, or palpable lumps. Check for tremors, bruising, or swellings. Observe if the baby experiences recurrence of these symptoms. If the duration becomes longer and is accompanied by symptoms like crying more often, twitching, or eyes rolling back, seek medical attention immediately. If there are no such conditions mentioned above, you can continue to observe. If you still feel worried, you can also bring the baby to the hospital for a check-up. Wishing you a happy life!