Baby, 7 months, fell from the bed, knee height and I wasn't around to witness it. There was blood all over and GP took a look at his mouth and told me he had a cut on his labial frenulum (part connecting the gum and the lip in his upper mouth) Went to the hospital and got it stitched up. He was crying very badly today and he has never cried so hard before. After we got back I realised he had a minor bad goose egg on his forehead. He was also very whiny and needed me around. No longer adventurous. Previously he's very fearless in his exploring. 1. Will his behavior be back to normal? Pains me to see he's overly cautious and not so happy yet. 2. His upper gums has become blue black, will anything happen to his mouth/teeth/gum? 3. Accident happened in the early afternoon and he is sleeping now. Should I be monitoring through the night? 4. Anything I can do with regards to the bad goose egg? I rubbed with a boiled egg already.

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Oh dear poor baby! So sorry to hear that this happened. It must have been hard for you mummy as well. 1. I think your baby must have gotten a huge shock and obviously is still feeling sore and pain in his mouth. I think its normal for him to be more clingy and less playful for now but I somehow think its just temporary. I'm pretty sure he will slowly resume normal activity once he feels better. 2. I think this something you need to monitor and see if the bruise subsides. Stitching was done and that is probably one of the reason for the bruising as well. Just monitor and speak to the doc during his review if you are concerned. 3. If I was you, yes i would monitor him through the night. Just keep a lookout for anything unusual. 4. Zambuk works marvelously on bumps. :) I hope he gets better soon and take care mummy!

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