My Two Year Old Falls "Too Much"

My son also always seemed to have a goose-egg or other bumps and bruises. You may want to go to a pediatric eye doctor and have an eye exam. His depth perception may be off and cause him to misjudge distances.
My son wound up getting glasses at 4, but the sooner the better if that's the problem.

C.,

Have you noticed a pattern to the falling? My kids would always fall down more when they were tired, right before bed. If that is the case, maybe start working on earlier bed-times?

I.

Hi

I have a cousin whose son fell all of the time when he was younger. He was always brusied. He still trips sometimes in a way that makes everyone laugh. He is a perfectly healthy 9 year old. We call his dad the bull, as in bull in a china shop. I wouldn't worry.
lr

I would look into getting his ears checked. Sometimes the fluid is so much that it messes with our balance. After that been ruled out go to see your regular doctor to ask more questions and don't stop looking til your satisified with all your answers.

Good Luck! Keep us posted on his condition.

You might want to call your doctor and see what their opinion is. It could be he has an ear infection that could effect his balance or something else muscular, vision related, or neurological that effects the balance. It sounds like the two of you are concerned and you need to trust your gut and have it checked out. If it is nothing, then you have peace of mind. It might be something that a physical therapist or occupational could work or something else that needs to be worked up. We live in a medical mecca... Good luck- I hope it is just some fluid in his ear. That is how I know my son has an ear infection- his balance is off.

C.
I have a 5 year old dtr that hardly ever fell, maybe 1-3 falls a month, so when my son came along and was falling all the time, I was worried just like you are now. Isaac is now 3 and he still is more "accident prone" than my daughter. I think it is just the boy factor. They try more physical things and they have no fear hence the increased falls and bumps and bruises. We literally went thru a period on 10 months when Isaac always had a bruise or knot on his head somewhere.
I think it is completely appropriate to contact your pediatrician if you are concerned, they generally welcome conerns and questions and it may just give you a peace to know that you have had your little guy checked out.
Hope that helps.
J.

An option to consider is to check his ears. Maybe even "ear candle"them. This is a procedure you can do your self, go to the health food store purchase some ear candles, have him lay his head flat on your lap, turn on the TV or something to entertain him and put the cylinder end in his ear. (Put a metal pie pan or paper plate with a whole cut into it around the ear candle to prevent dripping and burns.) Light it and sit and wait. You will want to have a small bowel of water and some wet paper towels near you. He may hear little "rice crispy's" in his ear will your doing this. You will only want to do about 1/2 of a candle per ear (or less if he complains it hurts.) (But not board) His equalibrium may be off by some build up in the ear canal. They do sell books at the health food store on ear candling if you would feel better having a hands on resource. I have done my 2 sons as little as 6 months of age. The other option you may want to consider is a chiropractor to align the spine and allow all proper communications from the brain to the rest of the body flow correctly. Good Luck

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Never never never let anyone tell you not to worry too much about falls, especially with his history of seizures!! Go directly to your pediatrician and talk to him/her. Make sure they are experienced with dealing with children with seizure history. Even if he hasn't had one in years, there is always a chance he has some lingering effect from a previous episode. Kids fall - yes, but when a child is just too accident prone, there very well may be something wrong. It could be something as simple as an inner ear infection that is throwing his balance off. These do not always hurt but do cause dizziness and a feeling of being off center. Better to push your doctors and make sure nothing is wrong than to ignore these symptoms and have it turn out to be something.

Good luck!!
Julie

Have you gotten in touch with child find services? You could go ahead and have him screened for developmental issues/delays and it might make you feel a lot better! Depending on where you live, you go through the county school system. If you are in Fairfax County the website is: http://www.fcps.edu/ss/preschool/index.htm
Especially if he has had seizures, it would be worth checking out and making sure. Also, ask your doctor what tests he can provide.
I hope that this helps!

I have a nephew who "fell too much" according to his daycare provider. He's 3 now and he's fine! There was some talk about fluid in his ears, I don't think it amounted to anything. He did fall a whole lot for quite some time, so it did cause people to wonder. I say listen to your pediatrician and your gut and tune out everyone else! My best to you and yours.

Hi C. G, I think he is just being a normal 2 year old boy,they always fall & hurt themselves, it is a part of them growing up, if you are still worried then take him to the pediatrician, but I think he is fine
Louise H

I think you have a valid reason to go to the doctor. Might I also suggest you check out the neurotherapy center in Chevy Chase/Bethesda...sometimes when kids fall and hit their head their brains injury gets "tracked" in the brain...and can cause lot of different symptoms (maybe more falls, who knows?)... it's a non invasion treatment that basically retrains the brain to work as it did before it got bumped - and w/ the seizures probably that is tracked, too..."track" by the way is not the correct term. Anyhow, if you call them they can tell you. A lot of doctors may not know about this treatment, but it's amazing, no side effects....hope this helps. I used it for my daughter after a car accident, she was having trouble w/ balance, focusing and headaches, and nightmares/anxiety and it helped tremendously!

Hi C.,
I don't know your son's full medical history, but I have a daughter who has Epilepsy. She has been diagnosed since she was 4 yrs old and is now 15. When she was younger and even now, she was always falling and banging into things. I have a few suggestions for you. Considering that your son has had a few seizures in the past, for your own piece of mind I would take him and have him tested again. With my daughter her seizures were not apparant as she was having Abscence Seizures, which can happen in a blink of an eye and can go totally unnoticed. It wasn't until they did an EEG of the brain that it was spotted. A word to the wise if you decide to take him in for this test, (you will have to get your family doctor to refer to a specialist for this test), if they decide to use the cap on him instead of directly putting the sensors on his head, tell them you don't want the cap. It is not as accurate, especially if the child has thick hair. Also, I would ask the daycare to watch him and see if they notice that he will stop and stare at odd times, saying during play time. Best bet is to talk to your doctor and mention your concerns. Having seizures even small ones can cause a child to loose their balance, and can even affect their eyes like it has with my daughter. My daughter's eyes will droop when she has had a lot of seizures. With her, it is one of our first signs to take her in and have her dosage checked in case it is too little and not doing the job it is supposed to. Keep us posted on what you find out. If it is not seizures then have his ear's check out. An imbalance in the middle ear can cause balancing issues as well.
I hope this helps. Good luck.

There is a lot of check out and observe before you worry. I am the mother of 3 kids, 2 with the same seizure disorder (which is harmless and they've grown out of it) so I've seen more than my fair share of seizures. I would ask him to spin around and see how he responds to being dizzy - if it seems extreme, ask him to stand on one foot, basic motor skill stuff like that. Maybe he has a low grade ear infection that is upsetting his balance.

Also, does he walk fast? Does he look where he is going? Do his shoes fit? Is in socks all the time? How's his vision? Does he need glasses? Maybe he has a high pain threshold and just doesn't mind falling since the benefits of being busy and curious are too good. I'm a worry wort too - but I would ask need a lot more information before I got too worried about this.

I hope that helps!

While two year olds do fall alot, you know your own child best.It wouldn't hurt to express your concern to your doctor and ask that they check into it. How are his ears?

C., One of my favorite saying, even today after raising 4 children, is "When in doubt, Check it OUT". That goes for anything in life that you aren't sure about. It is always better to be safe than sorry down the road. And it isn't being overly worrisome to ask these questions. Since your son has had seizures before, your concerns are understandable, so by all means check with his Pediatrision about your concerns. My 3rd. child was one for constantly tripping herself from the time she started walking. One foot went inward a bit, and she was very active , but when she would go too fast she would trip herself. Her lips and knees looked like she had been abused. My neighbors asked me why she always had bruised lips or knees. OF course, they were our friends, so they knew how my little girl was . I told her doctor that I was concerned though, because I didn't know how to help her and didn't want people thinking I was causing her 'falls' and bruises. He suggested I put shoes on her feet backwards (left on right and vice versa). (We lived in California at the time) Since her one foot went inwards it might help her foot straighten out. But, he also told me that usually children like that outgrow the problem , especially the tripping themselves part. I tried the shoes that way, but my little girl kept taking them off . She was also one for not liking shoes anyways. But, the doctor was right. She did outgrow that problem, and as she got older began walking straighter with her feet. My best wishes for you with your son. Trish
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Falling, bumps and bruises are a part of a two year old's life. When the number of times, or the reason for falling is difficult to understand, there are several possibilities:
One may be the legs or feet are growing, so his style of moving is more awkward until he "grows into them"- and it's just a stage.
It could be the setting (the floor, # of steps, flatness of ground, thickness of carpet, etc.) has too many challenges for his abilities and attention.
It could be his vision and depth perception has some problems.
It could be something in the brain (from the seizures or anything else) that's not helping the child avoid the falls...
And, it could be a little bit of everything!
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I recommend taking your child to a developmental screening with "child find"; as well as bringing it up to your pediatrician.
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Child Find and your son's doctor might worry you BEFORE you go, and help get you "grounded" afterward; which is more relaxing. It ought to be a win-win experience to go: getting knowledge (I bet many questions will be answered giving more peace of mind) and a professional foundation for helpful habits with your child.
>>>I made the mistake with my first son and did not take him to Child Find because he was academically smart and I knew he met his age levels for development (I was a preschool special education teacher, with a Master's degree; I should know!!!) . Also, I figured he would get better in the little area of going upstairs, turning knobs, and putting on pants, as he grew. Instead, he got really good at avoiding the activities and getting others to do what was not comfortable for him. By the time I realized he wasn't getting better, he started school. In school, they only address academics. If he had difficulty moving his fingers to color or write or glue & place such that he could never finish a task on "time", then practice it at home...to go faster. Not a happy home time. If he couldn't get dressed by himself; I was on my own to make sure he was ready for school. Guess what Child Find works on if the child is three or four? What 3&4s should do: dress themselves, cut bananas with a popcycle stick, try washing their own bodies in the bath, enjoy the outdoors (maybe). And they would find out what was getting in the way of my child NOT wanting to do this for his own independence... I regret not taking him when I was first concerned. The pediatrician didn't think there was a problem because he could DO those things when he'd been awake for four hours, and wanted to. My life was struggling with the day-to-day avoidance strategies he created...
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I recommend taking your child to a developmental screening with "child find"; as well as bringing it up to your pediatrician.
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Hopefully, you have a great pediatrician whom you can voice these concerns to as soon as possible. I am not a worry wart, but I do trust my instincts. (I have 6 children, aged 13 through 35 and 3 grandchildren) Sometimes I think that this is what we don't teach our young mothers. Trust your instincts. God have you these along with the awesome responsibility to raise the particular child he sent to you. So, if you have any worries, no matter how silly you think you may look, address them as soon as you can. Unless your sons next checkup is within the next few weeks I would schedule a new one. Hopefully and most likely, your son is just a typical, rambunctious 2 year old and your dr will reassure of that. Then your mind will be at ease.
Another thought I had is watching when these falls happen. How much time does he spend in daycare? When do these s occur mostly, home, daycare, daytime, evening, weekends, when he's tired or excited? If they occur most frequently at daycare, is this a safe and trusted facility for your son? Are there older children who may be "mowing him down" in their play?
Best of luck and remember to trust your instincts!

Don't wait until the next appt. Get a CAT scan asap. A friend of mine has a daughter who fell a lot and didn't quite realize the importance of it until her youngest daughter started walking and she realized the older daughter fell more frequently. Turns out, the oldest had neurological problems that showed immediately on the CAT scan.

This may not be the case with your child but I'd demand the scan to be sure.

D.

C.,

Ah, you are the mother of a boy who is often moving before he's thinking....I know, as I'm the mother of two boys and my own daycare provider talked to me about how accident prone my 2 1/2 year old son was about 12 months ago. I didn't think he seemed inappropriately accident prone, but I took him to the pediatrician and she did a full neuro evaluation on him and nothing became of it...to ease your anxiety though, I'd take your son to your MD when you get an opportunity to discuss your concerns.

Febrile seizures are usually benign and self-limiting...I'm sure that it has no correlation with his frequent accidents.

Good luck and be good to yourself!

C

I would not tell you to stop worrying. If you have not already been to your pediatrician, you should go. It probably is nothing, but you can never be to sure. If it were me, I would consult a doctor. He might just have a problem with his ears. That can sometimes throw off your equilibrium.

I just saw your request. I have not had a chance to read other responses, so if it is repeat then sorry :) I am glad to hear you will bring it up with the pediatrician. I am a pediatric occupational therapist and I work with many physical therapists. There are many different reasons why kids fall. Now that you say he is advanced for his age it makes it a little more suspect that he falls a lot. If he just learned to walk at 18 months then I wouldn't worry as much, but it sounds like he has been walking for a while. So, given this and the history of seizures it is wise to get it checked out to make sure it is not neurological or physical why he is falling. Good luck

Hello! I too had a very accident prone boy. You might want to make sure the dr checks if he has fluid in his ears. Good luck

Perhaps it's his vision. Have you had his eyesight checked? It could be the cause, that he's not seeing everything clearly. Just a suggestion.

I'm not familiar with the falling too much thing per say, but I do know that seizures can be linked to mild to severe brain injury. I know this is probably not the type of response you want to hear, but he could have a mild brain injury that is causing problems with his balance (or even other things that haven't presented themselves yet). My youngest sister had a severe brain injury that first presented with infantile spasms (seizures) and my parents found a great place that was able to help them get her better. It's called the Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential. They have resources that enable parents to identify and help their children overcome brain injury, from the mildest learning disability to the most severe cases. They have a lot of great information on their website (www.iahp.org) and it might be worth checking out, if even just to rule out the possibility. I pray that I'm wrong and that this is just a passing phase he's going through, but it's better safe than sorry. If there is something going on with him neurologically, the sooner you catch it, the sooner and easier it will be for him to overcome. And, despite what many of the "experts" out there say, brain injury can be overcome! My sister and the many others who have done the Institutes program can testify to that!

I am a Montessori Teacher and we focus on these particular types of things with children. Children need to learn to slow down, enjoy beauty, peace, and have NO electronics except very monitored television about "age appropriate real life" such as Animal Planet. Our culture is too fast and has lost its reverence for nature and peace. What to do: put a line of masking tape on your floor and put some peaceful music on. Teach your child how to walk on this line heel to toe carrying something beautiful--a rose, a lovely little cup, etc. Have puzzles for your child to do that he has to put away by himself everytime in the same place in an orderly fashion. Teach him to pour from one small container into another: sand, rice, water, etc. Use funnels when he is ready. Teach your child how to sit and use scissors by cutting string, ribbon, paper into little bits and save them in an envelope so they don't make a mess everywhere. Read to your child everyday! All these types of things will help because YES children can fall too much because they have not developed inner discipline and cannot concentrate. Young children can concentrate much longer and in depth than you think.

Good Luck,

D. Curtis

interesting. dont know what too much is too much, really. i have twins, one, we say, has an angel on her shoulder, because she pays attention to nothing and at the last second makes sudden turns and misses a table corner by a hair. the other one, man, falls down constantly. just yesterday, i got them out of the car and for no reason i said be careful how you walk, you might fall down, i didn't even finish the sentence when the one that falls down constantly tripped and fell down. she has bruises on her knees too. or boo boos as she calls them. i have brought it up with the ped. not about the clumsiness but more for the bruises and just to be on the same side he ordered blood work, and stuff. everything came back fine. which goes to say, kids this age are full of energy and little knowledge about safety. i really don't know what too much it too much. like maybe he if takes a step, falls, takes another one falls then yes that is too much. but falling down, tripping, slipping it's all about their carelessness and want to be out and running. just my 2 cents :)

C.,

How scarry! My nephew went through something like that when he was three. He always fell and couldn't walk straight. They did find a tumor right on his brain stem. He has surgery along with chemo and radiation. Not a very good feeling.
I would love to say that he's just being a two year old, but he does have history. You will be in my prayers.

Good luck at the doc. BD

I'm assuming you've seen the Dr already and I hope everything is fine!! Thought I would mention that my 22 mo old son goes to free play at the parks and rec gym and has really strengthened his body and gotten much better balance. He's also listening more when I say 'be careful' or 'watch out for that toy'. I don't say that much, but if he's wound up I try and remind him. My son has a scrape or bump on his face almost every day, and he wears pants to help mitigate scrapes and bruises on his legs, which he has almost non-stop as well. Good luck!

Well, it may be the normal thing for a 2 year old.....but my girlfriend son's had the same issue and we thought that was normal. He was having an issue with possible asthma and they x-rayed him and they found that he has a deformity in his spine causing the tension leading to falls. The 2 symptoms the dr said were falling alot and wetting himself. Again, typical 2 and 3 year old things. What child at these ages don't do these things. His issue was accidently found...good thing tho!
It may be nothing, but you can talk to the dr...it may make you feel better!

I would take him to the doctor, if only to put your mind at ease.

I would recommend getting him evaluated by your pediatrician and possibly a specialist. I don't mean to worry you but I have friends whose child had a brain tumor and the falling at age two was the symptom that led them to discover it. After surgery he also had balance problems which got better in time but there is certainly a link between problems (maybe those seizures?) in the brain and coordination and falling. Best wishes.

Have you had his vision checked? Even though it appears that your son see's fine, maybe his depth perception is off. It is worth a trip to the Opthamologist, and know that the checks they do there cant be completed in a Pediatrician's office

My daughter did the same thing! It seems she just recently started to pay attention to her surroundings, but even still has her moments. A lot of what is going on is that they are not completely aware of their surroundings and they are also just now being able to conciously control all their body parts at one time. :) However, because of his history I would ask your doctor. No matter how silly you think it is never be afraid to ask at a check up, all they can tell you is to stop worrying. :) Because of an infection my daughter had at four months and my persistance at the time that it was more than just a fever, I have never second guessed myself. I have asked some silly questions myself, but any good doctor will understand. :)

he could have a ear full of wax or something simple like that or he could be dizzy someway. take him to the dr and have him have a once over.

does his shoes fit good, not too big or small? that's where i would start!!

My child has a condition called "dyspraxia" which is a motor planning disorder. It is called clumsy child syndrome as a slang, but my child was not clumsy per se. Motor planning is the process by which the brain communicates a signal to a body part and that body part responds in the appropriate manner. Does he have trouble following verbal directions that have a physical consequence- pick the ball up and hold it over your head, for example. My child can do these things, it just takes longer and occassionally she does it wrong as if she did not correctly hear the instructions. I think there is also a relationship because body/space/balance issues and auditory processing. I am not a doctor, but you can look into it so you can check it off your list. This can also be associated with speech delays.

i guess it depends on when he falls. is he running into things and tripping on things that are apparently there if so i'd get his eyes checked. if he falls while excited or running thats just a two year old i'd say. if he is just walking around and falls for no good reason (not tired nothing in the way) i'd say something could be going on there. but yes either way bring it up at the next appointment and keep him away from sharp objects and dont let him walk aroumnd with sticks, pencils or the like.

Hi C.,
My daughter used to fall and walk into things a lot when she was two. Per a doctors suggestion, I had her eyes checked and a cat scan. She was fine, however, considering your sons medical history I think you should consult your doctor.
Good Luck!!
D.

hi C.,

i would let my pediatrician know this and have him checked out. also if he has an inner ear problem he will lose his balance too. being he has had seizures in the past, there may be something else going on too.

also i would have my Pastor pray over him and ask God to 'reveal the hidden thing,' Dan. 2:22. God knows what is going on so ask Him for the answer. And ask God to heal Him in Jesus' name. He can do all things!

hugs, L.

If you are worring this much don't wait for his next appointment at the doctor. Make an appointment or call and talk to one of the nurses in his office. His falling has nothing to do with seizures. The seizures is because his tempature was to high and the body reacts by having a seizure. Your son is just accident prone, thats a boy thing.
He just gets in a hurry to walk and run that his feet just can't keep up and he falls. By the way I raised 3 boys and the to youngest were the worst. If one didn't have a cast the other did. My youngest broke his are 4 times before he got in the 7th grade. They were labeled accident prone. Boys rough house and gets bruses all over them. So take a deep breath and stop worring about you son. Tell the daycare mom that he is fine and going to talk to a doctor or a nurse about it. By the way I'm also a registered nurse. Hope this helps.

Hey we're Moms and we worry that's just what we do. But I've come to realize if you think there is really something wrong with your child you shouldn't second guess yourself. No one knows your child better than you and if you have a gut feeling go with it!! I would agree with the other Moms and say talk to your Ped. it could be something as simple as an ear infection or fluid in his ears, but just incase it's not you'll be able to fix it! You won't stop worrying until you have an answer so go get one and feel better!

Hi there.

If you feel your son is falling too much, taking him to the doctor to check for cerebral palsy or other disorders would be wise. THere is nothing to worry about because early diagnosis is the key to effective treatment and if it is indeed a disorder, knowing early can help deal with it.

Good luck!
J

get hem checked now for muscler distrife i am not sher if i spelt it right but i would get him checked if you need to talk i can let you know all about it. my number is ###-###-#### ask for J..
p.s. i am getting my little girl checked out for it she is a year and 4 months.

Dear Cristina.

I must say that your concerns sound very much like my own when my daughter was 2 years old. I thought I had a clumsy daughter. It was my first child and I was an inexperienced Mom with a first child. Looking back on it all I realized she was very normal. On the other hand, I had a grandson who also had a similar problem of falling a lot. He too had febrile seizures for several years and was actually diagnosed with epilepsy. He was treated for several years from age 6 to age 12, but now does not have the problem. His falling was related to seizures. There is a type of seizure where you temporarily lose nerve innervation to the muscle and the ankles just buckle. I'd say that the fact your son did have seizures before, it's likely he has a similar problem. Sometimes these things just take time to work out, but it should be brought to the attention of your pediatrician.

S. M

HI ...i hade the same thing with my little boy ...but nothing to do with seizures .....just make sure you really check the shoes that he is using ...that hade alot to do with my little boy ...& make sure he is that curve under he feet .

My son was very coordinated early on and didn't fall unless he wanted too. My daughter trips all the time because she doesn't look at what she is about to step on. You could be worried about nothing because toddlers do fall and trip etc...sometimes because they are still new at being mobile, don't have great coordination yet, and tend not to look where they are walking so they don't see what is in their way. On the other hand, at age two, they also can't tell you everything that may be going on (if they are dizzy, off-balance, etc.). Being concerned is natural so I would definately check with your son's doctor.

Unless your next visit to the pediatrician is soon, I would call and make one sooner. I say this because it could even be something with the inner ear or as you mentioned a result of the prior seizures. If it is with the ear, not getting it checked and treated early could have long term effects on hearing. If it is because of the seizures, there may be treatment. In either case, you get it taken care of and he quits falling. If there isn't anything wrong, you will have piece of mind that you have done what is necessary AND the relief that he is ok.

The same thing happened to me a couple months ago. My daughter went from being fairly coordinated to tripping over her own feet. I started to get worried. she had no signs of being sick or anything, but I finally took her to the Dr. I was worried about her equilibrium. It turned out that she had a double ear infection, but had no symptoms. Her ears being clogged was messing up her balance, causing her to fall down. After antibiotics, she was fine.

Hi C.
I tend NOT to be a worrier, but if I were in your shoes, I would call the peditrician now and not wait for the check-up. I only say this given your son's previous medical history. Always better to be safe. It may be nothing to worry about, but at least you'll have that question answered.
Take care!

I had a little boy who fell a lot when he was younger. Have you had his eyes checked? My son's eyes were not checked until he was much older, maybe 3rd grade and we found out he had a lazy eye. That affected his coordination. Just a thought.

Hi C.,

First, he is probably a normal, if a bit clumsy, 2 year old. However, as the mom of a child with Epilepsy, I would suggest taking him to your doctor for a full neurological exam & possibly an EEG if the doctor feels that it is necessary. Febrile seizures are harmless & would not cause this type of residual problem. He could have developed a different seizure disorder and that should be ruled out. If it ends up that he is actually seizing, there is a wonderful Pediatric Epilepsy clinic at Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center on Caroline Street downtown.

Best of luck & I just hope that his enthusiasm is carrying him a lot faster than his feet can move (development happens at varying rates! :)

K.

I am SO not a medical professional - however. . . When I have a cold, my balance can get really off - a lot of that is controlled by the inner ear. It could be that he has an ear infection or something is off in his inner ear, and there are no other signs (he isn't crying etc.) My friend found out at a check up that her child had a severe ear infection -and her child had never complained or showed any signs. Could it possibly be something like that?

Other than that, I had a birthday party for my daughter at 2, and there were 3 boys and 7 girls at the party - and all three boys went home black and blue with a few goose eggs - from just being wide open at the party! The girls went home cute and clean!

Hi C.- you could mention it to your ped, but my daughter was and still is very accident prone. She falls several times daily (and she is 4)The docs warned me that as a late walker she would be clumsy and she has lived up to that. we accept it as part of her personality. So maybe your son is just one of those clumsy kids. They outgrow it for the most part (I was the same way as a kid).

please keep worrying about your son i had the same thing about by know three year old daughter, when she was 6 months of age she was put in the hospital for a really bad ear infeaction and we were in there for two weeks. after all of that about a year later my found her falling alot and it was never getting better and i found when the weather was really bad she had really bad days. I had to many to count doc vist to the point they told me i was a worrier and she was fine will after about six months of her still falling and nothing ever getting done i took her to another doc that i never meet before and told them my problems we did a mri the next moring and found out that she had holes to her brain the later told us that she has ADEM witch leads in to ms. so please dont leason to any one and leason to ur inside if you feel there is something wrong keep pushing forward tell you find out what you ar looking wish you the best of luck lady and if you want to find out what ADEM means look it up on line just type in ADEM in smaller children you really will wow your self i sure did

hi My son will be 2 in 2 months time and not a day goes by where he doesnt fall over,i had simular thaughts myself as to wether it was normal to fall over as much as he does,and it always seems to be his head that he hurts aswel! just as 1 bruise starts to fade there will be another to follow! But i have been told that this is more than normal,some children just take longer than others to find the'yre ballance and seem to tripover anything lol he'll be fine dont worry x

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hi My son will be 2 in 2 months time and not a day goes by where he doesnt fall over,i had simular thaughts myself as to wether it was normal to fall over as much as he does,and it always seems to be his head that he hurts aswel! just as 1 bruise starts to fade there will be another to follow! But i have been told that this is more than normal,some children just take longer than others to find the'yre ballance and seem to tripover anything lol he'll be fine dont worry x

Hi C.,
I was wondering if you had brought this concern up to your pediatrician. I have 5 year old girl/boy twins. At age two (they both walked prior to age 1) my son was and continues to be jumping and faling on his knees all the time. he has black and blue marks up and sownhis legs to the point that I feel people will think my husband and I are beating him. Our pediatrician told us he was normal and just very active. I only suggeste talk with a professional in your case because of the early seizures.