Inquiry and Answer: A 4-Year-Old Boy’s Fall from a 1.2-Meter Slide

A father inquires about his 2-year-old son who fell from a 1.2-meter slide, concerned about possible concussions or other injuries. The child landed on his left hip first, rolled down, cried for a few minutes, then stopped crying and continued playing under the teacher’s comfort. Afterward, the child ate soda cookies and did not vomit or show any discomfort. The father asks whether he should be worried about concussions or other issues, and how long he needs to observe the child to confirm there are no problems.
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