DS fell off bed. Help please!

[shiremummy]

My DS fell off the bed. He & DH were playing on the bed and he slipped out of DH's hands and fell, head first (side of head). He cried for a bit and basically fell asleep in my arms. How do I know he's okay?

He's sleeping now. Assumed the sleeping is just tiredness as he's been awake since 6am.

[Charlotte91]

How old is he??
DD has fallen off the bed a few times and she's OK.
I never let her fall asleep for at last 20 minutes after a fall, but when he wakes up if he's still drowsy or not acting like himself then go to the hospital.

Kids are pretty tough.

[shiremummy]

He's 16 months.

[Calluna]

Signs of concussion include vomiting, confusion, bruising behind ears/eyes.

It's ok to let him sleep, just check on him every now and again, try to rouse him occasionally- he doesn't have to wake, just stir.

Go with your gut. If you think something is wrong take him to see a doctor/ hospital/ call nurse on call.
It is better to go and find out he's fine, than not and have a very sick little boy.

[Bloom]

My DS1 came flying off our bed when he was almost 1. My aunt (who is a GP) said that unless the fall is from over 1m or onto concrete, it is unlikely to cause concussion.

[shiremummy]

He's awake and his normal, happy self. Currently trying to eat his pink crayon! :-)