My 5 month old flipped over and fell off the bed. Doesn't seem like it's anything serious but he's been waking up every hour at night since. Could this be night terrors or should I be seeing a doctor to check for a head fracture?

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Babies have soft bones, so they aren't as easily fractured. It's advisable to monitor him for 24 hours. The danger signs include: - Loss of consciousness - Bleeding which cannot be stopped even when pressure is applied - Unusual pupil movements or changes in pupil size - Prolonged crying or screaming If he still appears normal, I'd say it's nothing to be worried about. http://www.babycenter.com/0_falls-what-to-do-when-a-baby-or-toddler-gets-a-bump-on-the-h_397.bc Maybe you could train your boy to maneuver himself down the bed safely: http://sg.theasianparent.com/omg-you-must-never-ever-let-your-baby-do-this/

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