My Two-Year-Old Son Just Hit His Head Really Hard On The Side Of The Table, But I Can't See Any Marks. What Should I Do?

Oh, the poor thing! I think the first thing to do is calm him down – it’ll be impossible for you to assess the situation otherwise.

I think it’s worth remembering that, as a mom, you’re probably imagining that the damage is a lot worse than actually it is.

I know what it’s like – I have four kids of my own! Just try not to panic, as I’m sure your son will be okay.

What To Do When Your Child Hits Their Head

• It would help if you knew which part of the table he hit his head on. A corner is likely to do more visible damage than a straight edge, so check his head for grazes or blood.
• Check for lumps and bruises – if there are any, they should begin to show within about fifteen minutes.
• Check for dizziness, poor coordination, and confusion.
• Watch out for slow or slurred speech.
• Make sure your child’s eyes are focusing properly – wave something in front of him and tell him to follow it with his eyes. You’re looking out for slow reactions, here.
• Don’t let your child go to sleep just yet – keep him occupied and awake for several hours, and see how the situation progresses.

If anything seems to be wrong, you should take your child to a doctor or hospital as soon as possible. There might not be any damage at all, but when it comes to your children, you don’t want to take any risks.