My 13 month old suddenly fell off from the changing table and she landed on the floor on the back of her head. The sound was hard like "piak" sound and he cried on off. He fell asleep shortly after. What should I look out for? Should I bring him to A&E now?

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So sorry to hear that. Hope baby is okay now. As soon as the accident occurs, and up to a few weeks after, it's crucial to watch for confused speech, lethargy, blurred or double vision, difficulty with balance or walking, vomiting, headaches, and pupils that are bigger than normal or of unequal sizes. Ask your child whether he feels nauseous, has trouble tasting or smelling, or hears a ringing in his ears. With babies who aren't yet walking or talking, danger signs include bulges at the fontanelles (the soft spots on the front and back of the skull), vomiting, lethargy, difficulty feeding, and high-pitched crying. Head injuries can even leave a dent in the skull. If you notice any of these symptoms, call your pediatrician.

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