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Baby fell on back
My baby is 5.5 months old, he usually sits with support. And 5 -6 seconds without holding. Today in bed while sitting he fell on back.. not cried, my concern is this doesn't harm right?
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If baby is active and playful nothing to worry.
Just watch for symptoms like lethargy, vomiting, swelling, bleeding or abnormal movement. If any, consult the pediatrician
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No it doesn't harm the baby.
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report immediately if there is refusal of feeds, lethargy, vomiting.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Whenever any fall from height which is causing injury to head, you need to watch for certain danger signs like vomitings, unconsciousness, Ear nose mouth bleeding, large swelling and any fits or seizures
Watch for these symptoms for next 24 hrs because they may occur in next 24 hrs
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
No need to worry
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Dr. Devaraja
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Coimbatore
As long as the baby is doing well overall, there's nothing to be anxious about.
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Dr. Dharmishta Verat
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Mumbai
No, if baby was sitting on the bed and fell on the bed
If the baby fell from the bed, then yes needs to be examined
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Watch for vomiting , unusual behaviour , lethargy , is any visit pediatrician
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Dr. Jyoti Singh
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Bareilly
I am assuming baby fell on back on the bed .
There’s nothing to worry about if there was no hard surface fall.
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Let baby sit on a soft mat when practicing sitting. Try to Stay close, even for short sitting sessions.
You can Use pillows around for support if on a bed.
At a time you can practice for few minutes .
You’re doing a great job encouraging motor development but avoid forcing or propping in a rigid seated position for long.
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If hard surface fall, Just keep a watch for Excessive sleepiness or unresponsiveness, Repeated vomiting , Unusual irritability or Any swelling or redness on the head or any Poor feeding or changes in activity level. Then, immediate consult to nearest Dr .
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