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My 9 month old fell off the bed.fall was minimally broken by a pillow that he fell on but i noticed a little bit of redness on his chin.his teeth look fine, no blood in mouth. checked his head,neck & all limbs look fine.monitoring him.need i worry?

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Several cues: The kid with a skull defect you feel needs evaluation. The kid who is not knocked out, disoriented or confused @ the time of the injury is probably fine. 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.Cold compresses can reduce the swelling, if the kid will let you.

Answered 4/17/2020

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Probably OK: But to be sure call his Pediatrician who will ask probing questions and then decide if your son needs to be seen or monitored at home. And as he already has teeth he should see a Dentist, preferably a Pedodontist, a children's dental specialist, now, but no later than 1st b'day.

Answered 4/18/2020

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