Would you make the call to take NK to the pediatrician?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NK (10 months) fell off MBs lap this morning directly on to her head.

I did not see the fall, but MB was hysterical and wanted me to decide if we should go or stay. She seemed fine when I arrived 10 minutes after the fall so I said we'd just keep an eye on her.

It's been two hours and she still seems fine, but now I'm getting worried. Would you just go in to be sure?

No. This should have been done by the mother. It is unconscionable that she threw this in your lap.

The child was fine when I arrived. Crying only because she didn't like having ice on her head. I literally arrived not 4 minutes after this happened, the child had no signs of a concussion,if she had I'm sure MB would have made a decision. I felt like she was ok, but was concerned that she may later develop some swelling. If she had any lethargy, vomiting, was disoriented or had seizure I obviously wouldn't be hear asking.

I clearly stated she was acting completely normal, but I don't want to risk it when it's a direct trauma to the head. I did end up calling the pediatrician.

Yes I do have a medical waiver saying I can take my NKs to the clinic no make minor medical decisions. No, MB didn't just leave me with the situation. She stayed for an hour and was late to work, I assured her things were ok then she left.

Oh for God's sake - YOU DO NOT PUT ICE ON A KID'S HEAD! Do you really think an ice bag will do anything to stop a "swelling brain"?! And a concussion is not swelling of the brain - it is the jarring of the brain when it hits the side of the skull.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NK (10 months) fell off MBs lap this morning directly on to her head.

I did not see the fall, but MB was hysterical and wanted me to decide if we should go or stay. She seemed fine when I arrived 10 minutes after the fall so I said we'd just keep an eye on her.

It's been two hours and she still seems fine, but now I'm getting worried. Would you just go in to be sure?

No. This should have been done by the mother. It is unconscionable that she threw this in your lap.

The child was fine when I arrived. Crying only because she didn't like having ice on her head. I literally arrived not 4 minutes after this happened, the child had no signs of a concussion,if she had I'm sure MB would have made a decision. I felt like she was ok, but was concerned that she may later develop some swelling. If she had any lethargy, vomiting, was disoriented or had seizure I obviously wouldn't be hear asking.

I clearly stated she was acting completely normal, but I don't want to risk it when it's a direct trauma to the head. I did end up calling the pediatrician.

Yes I do have a medical waiver saying I can take my NKs to the clinic no make minor medical decisions. No, MB didn't just leave me with the situation. She stayed for an hour and was late to work, I assured her things were ok then she left.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NK (10 months) fell off MBs lap this morning directly on to her head.

I did not see the fall, but MB was hysterical and wanted me to decide if we should go or stay. She seemed fine when I arrived 10 minutes after the fall so I said we'd just keep an eye on her.

It's been two hours and she still seems fine, but now I'm getting worried. Would you just go in to be sure?

No. This should have been done by the mother. It is unconscionable that she threw this in your lap.

The child was fine when I arrived. Crying only because she didn't like having ice on her head. I literally arrived not 4 minutes after this happened, the child had no signs of a concussion,if she had I'm sure MB would have made a decision. I felt like she was ok, but was concerned that she may later develop some swelling. If she had any lethargy, vomiting, was disoriented or had seizure I obviously wouldn't be hear asking.

I clearly stated she was acting completely normal, but I don't want to risk it when it's a direct trauma to the head. I did end up calling the pediatrician.

Yes I do have a medical waiver saying I can take my NKs to the clinic no make minor medical decisions. No, MB didn't just leave me with the situation. She stayed for an hour and was late to work, I assured her things were ok then she left.

Oh for God's sake - YOU DO NOT PUT ICE ON A KID'S HEAD! Do you really think an ice bag will do anything to stop a "swelling brain"?! And a concussion is not swelling of the brain - it is the jarring of the brain when it hits the side of the skull.

She was putting ice to reduce he swelling on the outside, the goose egg forming.

There was obviously a barrier between the bag of ice and skin. It is recommended to reduce swelling on the outside, and of course it can't do anything within the cranium.

[Anonymous]

Why didn't the mother care enough to take her child to the ER? Is her job more important?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why didn't the mother care enough to take her child to the ER? Is her job more important?

Yes, why wouldn't she drop everything to take her asymptomatic child to the doctor after a period of observation? :eyeroll:

Sounds like nanny and mom did everything one is supposed to do in response to a fall. Baby is fine. Guilt trip at this point is all about this poster's questionable mental health and unrelated to the actual situation described.

[Anonymous]

I don't think it is legal to seek medical care for a minor not directly related to you, but am not sure and it could vary by State.

I would just take things slow, keep a vigilant eye on her and if you notice anything "off," let her mom know ASAP.

[Anonymous]

Why did you even post here seriously

[Anonymous]

I think it should have been the MB's decision about what to do.

If she said to you, "I think she's fine, but please keep an eye out for any signs of unusual behavior, and if you see anything, please call me right away and take her to the ped," that would be appropriate.

I'm sure in the heat of the moment, she may have naturally said, "OMG, do you think we need to go to the ped?"

Personally, I'd avoid committing one way or the other. I'd say that you didn't see the incident and don't feel comfortable making a judgment call. You're happy to look for signs or happy to take the kid if the MB prefers.

Just for your own protection, it's best not to give your opinion, as if something happened, the MB could blame you for telling her it was "fine." Calling the ped was the right choice. I don't think you did anything wrong, but I do think that nannies in general need to be really careful about this type of situation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't think it is legal to seek medical care for a minor not directly related to you, but am not sure and it could vary by State.

I would just take things slow, keep a vigilant eye on her and if you notice anything "off," let her mom know ASAP.

She has a paper allowing her to seek medical care for the child in her care. Many nannies have these, especially if the parents travel, the nanny works 24/7 or if the child is in and out of the doctor's office/ER/hospital.