My baby fell from a highchair: what should I do?
⚡ Short answer: Not fastening the belt makes chair falls much riskier, because as the baby moves, they can tip over with the chair — highchair falls are usually from higher up and more uncontrolled than crib or couch falls.
Anonymous
bir anne · Feeding
My baby fell from the highchair because I didn't fasten their belt. Is falling from higher ground more risky, what should I monitor?
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The real reply from the in-app AI advisor
Not fastening the belt makes chair falls much riskier, because as the baby moves, they can tip over with the chair — highchair falls are usually from higher up and more uncontrolled than crib or couch falls. What you should monitor: First, calm your baby, then gently check their head, neck, and back — is there swelling, bruising, cuts, or tenderness; can they move their arms and legs symmetrically. Watch for the next 24 hours: vomiting, abnormal sleepiness (hard to wake), fussiness, crossed or unequal eyes. If any of these appear, or if your baby lost consciousness even for a moment, go to the emergency room immediately. Even without any symptoms, if they fell from a "high" place (highchair sitting height is usually more than 70 cm), I recommend having a pediatrician examine them the same day.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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