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What Causes A Bump On The Head Of A Child After A Fall?

My 11 month old daughter fell over yesterday and hit her forehead...shortly after a bump and bruise appeared..she is doing everything like normal and actually started taking more steps but im still a little concerned. Im trying to decide if I take her to the dr or just continue to watch her. When she went asleep lastnight I woke her up every 15 minutes and woke up fine so I dont know.
Wed, 3 Sep 2014
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Hello. I just read through your question. A bump on the head after a fall is normal and expected. It will last for several days before it begins to go away. Aw long as she is behaving otherwise ok, you don't have to do anything. You can let her sleep, waking her is not necessary.
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What Causes A Bump On The Head Of A Child After A Fall?

Hello. I just read through your question. A bump on the head after a fall is normal and expected. It will last for several days before it begins to go away. Aw long as she is behaving otherwise ok, you don t have to do anything. You can let her sleep, waking her is not necessary.