The baby fell and banged his head...

I don't try to hide it because kids fall and do so many other things to themselves every day. When my middle child was in preschool I had him out at a job site with me meeting with some contractors (I'm a female I just use to work as a construction site supervisor) and of course he fell into a piece of concrete and it stuck right into his head and cut it wide open. With in seconds he was soaked in blood, head wounds are always bloody. I took off my coat and started to apply pressure and it didn't help much I got one of the guys to call for a squad to come and they did and wrapped his head but said I should get him in for stitches ( the town/city I live in the squad won't transport). So he ended up with I believe it was 10 stitches because the doctor had to make the cut bigger to sew it correctly. I got a lot of looks and retold the story many times. Kids fall and that's all there is to it. Don't let it worry you.

Ohh, poor baby! Last year my son, at 11 months fell and had a big scrape on his nose and a black eye. I'm pretty sure I was more upset than he was. I did not hide it- if anyone commented I just smiled and acted like it was no big deal. I did not give a big explanation, just said he fell- he's learning to walk. He is now 20 months old and has a couple of bruises and scrapes on his arms and legs. Toddlers get boo-boos, no big deal. I think most people understand that. Those who don't can mind their own business. I don't owe an explanation to every stranger who thinks every scrape is suspicious.

For the last 3 weeks I have been fighting face boo boos! 3 weeks ago my daughter tried unsucessfuly to climb the dog. She fell and hit a chair giving herself a nice black eye. Then 2 days after she was all healed up she fell on concrete and scraped the entire side of her face up. Okay that healed really quick I was happy till the next day when she tripped in went head into the rug. Rug burn on her farehead now. At least I can cover that with her bangs, but are you kidding me!! Legs, arms, what ever just not your face! Now for going out in public. Yes people do look at you funny and I don't understand why I mean really kids fall, kids get hurt, its normal. But I guess in todays world you have to think the worst. Personally hurt or not if we need to go some where we go. If any one askes and they DO they get told the truth... I pushed her down the stairs lol. No I don't actaully say that (or do that) but some times I'd like to (say that not do it)! Just to give these people what they are looking for. See right here I have to clarify myself in hopes that no one takes it wrong. Last she gets over these bumps and bruses faster then I do. When she hit the concrete the other day I was still crying when she was off playing 3 mintues later. It doesn't bother them - they don't see it. But I will say this. My daughter is normally a ham in front of a camera and the last 3 weeks I havn't been able to get pics of her. I think she knows!

Yes I have had something similar happen. My son fell out of his crib at 8 months! He was a huge baby and almost walking at the time. (He actually walked at 9 months.) I had no idea that he would be able to climb out of his crib at that age. He already had two bottom teeth and two top teeth. When he fell, his bottom teeth went through his lip! He had to have 4 stitches. I was only 16 years old at the time and you had better believe I got stares from people. I was so embarrased to take him anywhere!

It is understandable that you are hiding it, because there are people out there that will accuse you of harming your children. However hiding it would just make you more guilty if they found out, if he takes the hat off etc. I believe that if you have nothing to hide then don't hide anything. Children bash themselves all the time and people will believe that unless it becomes a regular occurrence or people start hiding it or lying about it, "oh he fell down the stairs" is one of thoe phrases you never use.

Hey hun, sorry your little boy got a boo boo! I wanted to respond because I think you should take him to the doctor. I have heard of kiddos hitting their head before and acting find when really they have a concussion. As far as what people will think, I wouldn't worry to much. People may think somethings up when they see him but it does not change the fact that you are a good mom and who cares what anyone thinks. Good luck girl!

People jump to conclusions and I can see why you would not want to take him out without a hat. People can be cruel. I am glad that he was ok and hope he heals quickly.

I think it's human nature that we notice a childs wounds. It's quite another thing however to mind your own bussiness. I saw a little girl about two weeks ago and she had to be about a year old only and she was sporting the worse black eye I had ever seen and I'm not going to lie to you my first thoughts was, "Holy Crap I wonder what happened." I said nothing because it's none of my bussiness. You explained what happened in your case and it just goes to show how fast kids can get these injuries. I'm sorry it happened but at the same time I'm glad you were there when it happened if it had to happen at all. We all see this as an accident and no big deal baby is just find ouside of a bit of a boo boo, but imagine if anything like this happened under the supervision of a babysiter there's always a chance we may have questions towards the supervision. In my opinion it's impossible to be a parent raise kids and never have these accidents happen and all because we only have one pair of eyes and hands. You sound like a good mom and if anyone stares for more than a few seconds just ask them, "Is there something I can do for you?" Guess if you're asked I'd just say, "Pretty obvious he had a spill." Sorry if this comes as rude but really if you don't know the people then it's totally none of their bussiness. Those that care don't matter and those that matter don't care.

I fell over when my daughter was 5 months old once, she was in my arms and I fell out a friends door she was only 5 months old and while I came off a lot worse she had a huge bruise and graze on her head. I did feel so guilty and worried that when people saw it they would be judgemental but they werent and she was only a baby even the hospital were lovely seeing me in the childrens department so we wouldnt have to stay even longer lol!!! As a toddler bruises and cuts happen I dont normally think twice if I see a toddler with a bump or bruise my two have enough of them lol!

Babies and toddlers are often prone to bumps and scrapes. People understand this- however your paranoia may make you seem guilty. If someone asks then tell them what happens, otherwise don't bother. It isn't anyone elses business really.

Bless your heart. My son is 24, and never had any serious falls or hurts. (Well, until he was a teen and started skateboarding.) But next door to us, the young couple has two boys - 5 and 2 - and they're always getting banged up. They play hard. Last year, their oldest fell off the backyard swing set and broke his foot. Then a few months later, he fell of his bike and broke his arm. That same week, the younger one fell down the cellar steps and had a bump on his head and ended up a scrape on his face and a black eye. She doesn't worry so much about friends and neighbors (we see how the kids play), but more about the staff at the hospital emergency room thinking they're bad parents.

I have had 4 children so of course i have. My sons were always banged and bruised up (they are 12 and 13 now and still are). There were times i wouldent even take them to the doctor! My oldest daughter fell out of her highchair when she was little and had a hugh purple goose egg on her forehead (she still has an indent that is visable if you know where to look)i did take her to the doc. but i promise she didn't leave the jhouse until the evidence faded. All kids get banged up if they don't they are not hsaving much of a childhood! And ANYBODY that has children understands that.

My 2 year old grandson is the master of injury, he thinks he is one of the ninja turtles. He is very active and not afraid of anything. Some days after he has been outside playing he looks like he was beaten, we always say if cps saw him they would take him away. Kids will be kids some have bruises all the time from falling, my grandson has the habit of running into things, doors, door knobs, dressers, trees, he is so active he doesn't pay attention where he is going. No we don't hide him so that no one sees him, if asked we simply tell the truth and if they stick around for 3 minutes they will see for themselves just how clumsy he is....

The worst boo boo I had to deal with was when my daughter was 5. We were visiting my in laws farm and she was running around be a kid. The next thing I know she's screaming and bleeding from her neck she had clothes lined herself on a tie down line for the tarp over the chick pen. I had to take her to the hospital because it was on her neck and there was no hiding it. I had to tell the story to nearly everyone we saw. We did get a visit from the school social worker but I expected that. As for a bump on the head man kids fall down every day and will stay scraped and bruised for most of their first 5 years of life. Don't sweat it too much and if anyone asks what happened just tell them "Kids fall down". Most people will understand. If you try to hide it then you will just look guilty and then you will have problems.

i'm so sorry to hear what happens to your baby... i don't have a child yet... but when i do have one in the future, i won't try to hide anything if he/she is injured... as long as i am honest, i don't care what other people will be saying... they can say whatever they want and be judgmental to me... it won't affect me... it is my conscience that counts... take care and have a nice day...

I don't have kids, but my sister has a 2 year old. He gets bumps and bruises and scratches all the time. He's so active. No point in hiding it. Let people think what they want. If theey knew him at home they'd understand. He's active. He gets a bump on the head, he may or may not cry. He moves on like it's nothing. He slipped getting off our couch a while ago and smacked his face right off the coffee table. Had a shiner right around his eye. Looked like he took a little fist to the face. Took him all around the next day. People don't ask questions, they're afraid to look stupid when you tell them your child did it on his own. lol

I don't think you need to be so worried about people seeing him until he's heeled - all children fall down, they have scratches, skin missing, stitches, broken bones - it's just all a part of them growing up! It's sad when these things happen but as you mentioned, he didn't cry or anything so maybe it was more of a shock to you & your other half than it was to him! I have always hated when people wrap their kids up in cotton wool & never let ANYTHING happen to them, they have to have little accidents, it comes with being a kid & learning what new things you can & cant do. My daughter has had bumps & bruises, no-one has ever said anything to me, they just notice that there's a mark & assume she's bumped in to something :) The most recent being a bruise just above her bottom :) She likes to twirl around in circles & then try to walk, which in turn leads to her stumbling in to everything within a HUGE radius! I think most parents are likely to believe what is said as a parent is going to know how kids can be - clumsy, unco-ordinated & silly! The only time someone is likely to dis-believe a story is if the marks or bruises are too major or aren't where they should be for the kind of accident described. I hope that helps to make you feel a little less conscious about what other people think - kids will be kids & they will always fall down & hurt themselves - it's what they do!

I wouldn't hide the mark, because if you hide it and they call you on it, it might raise suspicions and allegations that you're abusing the child. If they have children, they should understand that babies have accidents and kids are clumbsy! And if they don't, then who cares? Don't disgiuse it though. It will only make you look suspicious.

I wouldnt try and hide as to me that would raise suspicion. Your trying to hide your son's injury as if you do have something to hide. Accidents happen, children do snothing but get bumps and grazes. You shouldnt care what other people think, you and your partner know what happened. I know it can be a pain getting stares from strangers but it a nprmal think for a child to get cuts and bruises so its nothing to be ashamed of!!

as long as you know you did your job..then sobe it..it is not like you let your child fall within your wide eyes or something right???i am sure he will be fine. but as an extra precaution..get his wound check by a doctor!