My 1.5 year old fell down the stairs. no cuts, bumps, or bruises. seems to be acting normal. should i take him in to er or would that be overkill?

No Symptoms?: If there are no symptoms of injury or worse there is no need to go to the hospital.

Several cues: The kid who is not knocked out, disoriented or confused @ the time of the injury is probably fine. Confusion or repeated episodes of vomiting in the hours after trauma deserve a look over by the dr.Kids under 8 can be allowed to nap on their regular schedule, with you checking in on occasion.They wake up and barf with a change of status.Any change in personality deserves a visit.

Keep close watch: Hope he did not hit the head. . Apply ice to where he is having pain. How many steps are in the staircase? Hope it was not the Concrete or stone. If 2-3 steps, carpet or wooden floor baby would be fine. If otherwise use your motherly instinct.