Question
A 1-year-and-3-month-old baby has already had more than ten falls, mostly landing on the back of their head while lying on their back. Since learning to sit up at 6 months old, they have experienced multiple instances of not being able to sit steadily and falling backward. After starting to learn to stand and walk, there have been many falls and slips. Each time the child falls, the parents feel extremely guilty and worried about their child’s health. After comparing with friends, the parents find that their child seems to fall more frequently, which makes them feel very guilty. Although the child currently shows no unusual symptoms, the parents are still worried whether they should take the child to the hospital for a CT scan to ensure their health.
Answer
Falling is relatively common in infants, and if the falls are not severe and no abnormal symptoms are present, there is usually no need to worry too much. However, to ensure the child’s health, it is advisable to bring the child to the local hospital’s pediatric department for further examination, including a head CT scan, to rule out any potential head diseases. This will give parents greater peace of mind. In the absence of any abnormalities, there should be no major issues, but it is important to strengthen care and protection for the child. Wishing this child well.