We live with my kids father now in a CARPETED apt thank goodness but accidents happen and healthy babies are tougher than we think . And my mother in law said my husband fell off the bed many times n he was always fine. But if you're reading this, you may not be dealing with your average fall. I cant believe I underestimated her abilities. There was nothing abnormal except for a soft spot on her skull. by: Paula (Easy Baby Life). I feel like waking him to make sure he is okaybut I will just sit here and stare. My mom comforted me and said everything is okay, just have faith in the Lord that shell be alright. Makes an attempt to grabb her sister who is sitting next to her, baby loses grip, falls, hits her head KA PLoNK loud bump, baby cries. If you dont blame him, it is more likely that he will understand your side of it. Frequently Asked Questions it was so scary to see her on the floor. Her falling once could happen to anyone, but her falling a 2nd time forfeits you from this child. by: Guilt forever? Unless you and your mother-in-law already have a poor relationship, my guess is that her reaction was due to shock. there was a moment of silence, my heart dropped dead and then she started crying she was in my arms and I tried to soothe her, give her a breast, anything to make her feel better.. My 9mo baby boy fell off the bed for the second time now. Thats my biggest concernshe is doing fine now, its just Im really concerngosh, I hate myself so much of being a lousy momsometimes I wish I was never being momI hate myself so much, my 15 month old daughter fell off the bed Baby fell off bed 2-3feet high leads to interrogation Should I worry about this? Saddddddd.. Only the doctor is able to assess the damage. They may cry since they get startled because of the fall or someone suddenly shouted when they fell. To feel her painbut I know hers was much worse!! One pupil larger than the other. I was screaming and crying and panicking and I have never wanted to drop kick a toddler so bad in my life but luckily for her all I could focus on was my fragile little baby and my roommate was looking at me like why would you leave him on the couch?? Like yeah no symptoms so y r u worried? She now is playing and being her normal giggly self, so Ill watch her for the next couple of days and NEVER will I leave her on the bed alone I never want to go through something like this again if I can help it! Treatment for other toddler head injuries depends on the location of the injury, the severity, your child's symptoms and her age. I will keep monitoring her for the next 24 hrs. I felt so ashamed XX. One vomit is OK My baby falling was more traumatic on me than anyone, how dare she keep my child away from me?? However, you can never play doctor to your baby, and you might have to just get over the fact of what your parents might say and focus on your little ones health. It broke my heart completely, and to this day my mother is devastated and doesnt set him down when she sees him. I called 911 and a paramedic came and said just to keep an eye on him but he seems fine. I am so overly protective over her and am the first to be angry when she gets hurt in others care. Fell off bed. To mom with the mother-in-law My 7 month old fell off the bed . If your baby feel off the bed, you should know that in most cases, the baby is just fine. I grabbed her so quickly and started crying. Someone with a concussion may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms after an injury to the head. He was already fussy because he was sleepy. Why would I on earth leave her on 2 feet bed by herself? Hi, I too feel horrible. My heart is still pain. I grabbed my baby and comforted her and received the harshest criticism from my husband calling me a bad mother and to never put her on the bed again. Im glad Im not the only mom this has happened to! So my husband decided to take the frame out of the bed and put the matress on the floor to prevent him from falling again God bless our babies. When my baby cried and waked up I took from her bed and held her with my left harm went to prepare her food in kitchen. Though I still feel so bad about it, I kept replaying the scene in my head I wish I could have prevented it. Then the 2nd time, she rolled down when I was asleep. No bumps or bruises, thank god! when she was just 2months we fell asleep together not knowing that im not already holding her that tight im so scared that time because her head might be injured and no one knows about it cuz im scared that they might get angry with me . May God continue to protect our babies and may they not av brain damage. by: Anonymous, After reading all your posts, I felt relieved, my daughter just fell off of bed the yesterday and she starts to vomit every time I feed her. In that split second I turn to see her falling out head first. Doctor says nothing to worry. This is the first time that happen. He is fine, he cried for 5-10 minutes, brought him outside for some fresh air, gave him a bath, put his pj and cuddled him for a bit. My hubby and I were vacuuming our house when I sat my baby on his swing. My 5 mth old is on the floor crying It just happened I stayed up with him for 30 mins playing its 3:14 am and he has been sleeping for 20 mins Just lying here watching him, making sure he is ok :/ Im so tired and worried . Theyre babies. I couldnt bear to hear that cry again. I feel like such a bad mom. If you want to share, please go ahead. I will be praying for that little baby and all the other ones too. I cant get the image of him laying head first on the floor with his little feet over his body crying. My little cousin just fell off the bed about two minutes ago and she hasnt shown any signs yet but how long does it usually take for warning signs to show? I was so frazzled that I couldnt help but call the pediatrician again (I called after she fell) to make sure. I do really believe that there are angels all around. My 9mos baby is sleeping in her bed. I kick myself for not realizing that since he is starting to move around a bunch I should not leave him alone in my bed but it is so hard to get him to fall asleep elsewhere. 7 Concussion Signs to Look for After a Fall, LeBauer Behavioral Medicine at Green Valley, LeBauer Behavioral Medicine at Walter Reed Drive, LeBauer Primary Care at MedCenter High Point, LeBauer Behavioral Medicine at Kernersville, LeBauer Behavioral Medicine at Stoney Creek, Learn more about concussion recovery and returning to activities, The LeBauer Sports Medicine Concussion Clinic, A balance and vision motor screening to determine the level of integration of balance, vision, and movement, Avoiding activities that require a lot of mental and visual processing, such as reading, paperwork, and video games, You may need to avoid light from computer and smartphone screens as well as bright overhead lights, Holding off on exercise and other strenuous activity during your recovery time, Staying away from alcohol and medications that may cause drowsiness. Appears dazed or stunned. Babies are resilient and I wish you all the best. I picked him up and took him outside to calm him down and he seemed fine after that. I wonder how many times can a baby fall out of the bed and still be okay? What should I do?! But if she vomits again, becomes unusually sleepy, is weak or confused or seems to have any type of problems with coordination or vision, you need to take her to a doctor immediately. I fell asleep when breastfeeding him. A toddler's or baby's concussion symptoms are generally the same as other ages, but since children can't communicate like adults, here are signs to watch for: Story by: Joe Hall on October 2, 2018 I will be ok only after this observation time ends. Then I thought I noticed a slight dent in her head, but couldnt tell if it was her soft spot that I had just never paid attention to. I was breastfeeding my 4-month-old baby when we fell asleep. Im at work and I cant concentrate I think I should just go see her. Thats how we all have grown up, havent we? My baby fell off the bed at 7 months I was right there with her I just turn my back for a second and she rolled over and fell off 3-feet bed I felt so bad felt so guilty but I thank GOD she was fine. Immediately we took her to hospital my doc told she is normal but keep her under observation for 24 hrs for vomit. Five minutes later, I hear a loud THUMP followed by intense cries and MY HEART DROPPED. He fell that again like 3rd time for another days so will he be okay? My baby fell off the bed one time while I was there on the bed with her, since that day I never put her on my bed ever again accident can happens anytime but if itll happen more than ones or twice itll be hard to consider it as an accident anymore.. Not only did she fall 3 1/2 feet, but she hit the wooden bed frame on the way down. Hi! Thank you. But it is not always a cause for worry for parents when their babies hit their heads while falling. He cried for a few seconds then he was fine. After we both calmed down I put her in her walker and off she went like nothing ever happened. I called th nurse and she said to watch for any vomiting, pupils, and check if he has a hard time waking when I try to wake him. When we left I felt utterly guilty and started crying the whole way home. Im just worried that she may be bleeding inside her head. I had her next to me to breastfeed and I accidentally fell asleep. Thank God because he acted normally as if theres nothing happened. Thankfully, in the morning she was normal (feeding well, eating well, and playing normal as usual). when she was 5months old she knows how to roll already . My 8months old baby fell off the bed. I leaped quickly but it was too late. Upset of myself.. my 7 mnth old baby fell off the cot Some concussions are mild and brief, and you may not know right away that a concussion has occurred. But if you daughter is acting completely normal now, she will not get sick in the future from these falls. I was playing with my 20 month sister and accidently dropped her on her face and she started crying for some time and some blood from her nose came out. I screamed like I never screamed before and my husband came running. I felt like a bad mother. My baby girl has fallen three times, the first time was ridiculous because I was standing right next to her she seemed she wouldnt go anywhere she was on her back facing toward me and I was standing beside her fixing her bow, her butt was close to the edge but not anywhere where I thought she could fall, My mattress cover is huge for our bed and I guess when she was kicking away it slide her down, she fell faster than I could catch her I totally lost it, I couldnt believe she fell with me right next to her. I am just not able to forgive myself for being the reason for my little one to cry. Take fascinating object out of babys sight if she cant help but go for them. But I just needed this assurance and no one can give that to you but this certainly helped so much. by: Anonymous, It was so miserablebut reading all the messages in this site has somewhat helped me to overcome such trauma, my 3 month old fell off my bed She didnt cry for long after the fall and seems to be acting ok but Im sooo worried. I was so shocked to pick him I just scream and my husband picked him up. The patient completes six different tasks that help assess memory, visual processing speed, and reaction time. by: Anonymous. Thanks all for sharing your feelings/experience. My five month old fell off the bed a few hours agoI was a wreck! But he was acting cranky like he had a bruise underneath his arm. what if shes okay now but in the future she will get sick i dont want that i cant watch my baby getting sick i know its my fault but it was just an accident please i need your help what should i do ? Ever since my little one fell of the bed the first time I feel so miserablesince I cant get over the first fall, and it keeps on happening. In fact I believe I cried longer than she did. The one thing that comes to mind when we have babies in the house is how to babyproof it. Previously, if someone let their baby fall off the bed I would have called them negligent, uncaring parents. I was trying to get ready quickly to get out of the house with my baby to take her to the zoo. As she was feeling pain, he prescribed a tonic. Because the fascist state is watching us. by: Anonymous. As I was watching him, he started kicking and moving a lot and then I saw him roll off my 2ft couch on to a rug with hard tile underneath it and land on his face. I heard a loud thud and then him screaming and my heart sank. She has been a little cranky but other than that she seems fine. And there stood my husband next to my mother-in-law, who was holding my crying child and me on the other side, crying, and facing them. Being a mom Raising a baby Health & safety Signs of Concussion in Toddlers: 27 Warning Signs of Concussion in Children Published 20 January 2020 Fact Checked Reviewed by Tanya Tantry, MD, Obstetrician & Gynecologist, Medical Consultant at Flo Flo Fact-Checking Standards Then my husband woke up, found him on the floor with his tummy. What should I do now, shall I leave him sleep? Children can have a concussion without losing consciousness. And I still cant help but worry and panic. To prevent new injuries, dont take any chances at all regarding where you put her down. But to my terror she was not crying normal she was kind of out of breath and seemed to be losing consciousness while crying her crying was weak, We rushed to the hospital of course, she slept on the way and woke up normal. But I was so tired and for some reason laid him back on the other side of me and his head wasnt angled in the direction I usually lay him. As soon as she stopped screaming and crying about 5-10 minutes later, I called the nurse at her pediatricians office. Do everything you feel like you should, whether or not you want to for the benefit of your baby. Well I hear this thump and then loud cries and so I jumped out of bed to find my baby boy laying on his stomach with his hands covering his face. I was getting ready to put my 4 month old baby to sleep upstairs until she dropped her paci. Trust me, my sons are always getting hurt. It is scary and heartbreaking and the best we can do is to work with prevention as much as we can. I hadnt eaten all day I was a mess. On to top it all off, my son officially turns 9mos today! She was always curious about what was off the bed, always trying to lookwell, its a lesion in depth perception. Patients do not need a referral to visit the concussion clinic. Dont have family member to help me, thats why Im too much worried. When my baby was in her 3rdmonth she fell on our bed. i just want to know if baby falling from bed like 3 feet high would make anyl ong term effect on the baby?im a worried mom and baby fell for the second time i dont know how it happen but i feel like im the worst mom huhu im so gulity, This happened awhile ago but thought I would post this to calm some freaked out mommies. Please Lord continue to watch over our babies. I feel terrible! My 6-month-old daughter just rolled off the bed today. Haha. Beating yourself up constantly about things like this will not help baby, and it definitely wont help you. She seemed fine but now (6hrs later) she is not sleeping well waking up and screaming. So feeling a lot less bad now but still cant help but worry and keep rerunning the incident through my mind even did a demonstration to show my husband what happened and even though I didnt hit the carpet floor it still hurt.. Are babies skulls softer and does it hurt them less than adults as adults skulls are harder and they feel more pain as I believe babies are more flexible and more bouncy due to their developing bones. What Are The Long-Term Effects Of Concussion In Infants? What happened to you and your child? Im still trying to figure out how he was on one side of the bed and ended up on the other side of the floor. Comment by EasyBabyLife: I am sorry to hear about your brothers fall. I pray 2 god to keep my child healthy and good. by: Nikkij. I feel dead inside! I was dozing off at that moment! He has a little red bump and I was completely freaked out. Symptoms of mild TBI and concussion Physical Thinking and Remembering Social or Emotional Sleep Bothered by light or noise Shes very strong and ready to explore. I am worse than he is he cried for a couple of minutes but is back to playing. Shes been fine, rolling over and blowing spit bubbles. by: Jess. She has a big knot and a bruise on her forehead. I cannot let this happen again, not only for her sake, but for my sanity. Also to check every 2 hours after the fall to ensure the baby is alert. Never again will I leave him unattended. As where I keep it was cluttered, I put it on a chair next to my little boys cot. You should be on your knees apologizing to me for dropping her.. I later took him home and noticed that his eye was swelling a bit. A doctor told me once a child head is like She cried for a few minutes & like all the other tough babies in these commentaries she was fine but of course her parents are not. I heard my son mumbling downstairs so I told the nanny to bring him up in the bedroom where I was getting ready. I hadnt heard my little one cry like that since the day he was born. Playing and drinking and no vomiting so far. Do you think hell be ok? I picked her up immediately and held her as she cried. And today my baby is suffering from cough since morning and she vomited in the noon and evening. Do you imagine how that would hurt if an adult fell off the table face down??? I loved on her and told her how sorry I was. Then in the madness of it all, while at the Emergency room, after seeing three nurses who all said she was perfectly fine my husband and I couldnt wait anymore our nerves were on edge for different reasons. I just looked at her and screamed before I picked her up She looked at me seemed ok but got startled by my scream and screamed and cried for a good two min. I found my 14month old boy on the floor facing down on his forehead and his hands he fell down from the highchairconcerned parents? I cant even tell my parents about what happened. my son fell off the bed abt 2hours ago!!! Thanks for sharing such kind of things. I will keep my eye on him for the next few days. My baby fell off the bed yesterday, I just took my eye off her for a split seconds and I heard a loud thud, I was scared out of my skin, she had a bump on the side of her forehead, I consoled her and gently massaged the bump, I later put ice on it for her, she cried for some minutes but shes fine.she took a nap for about 10mins and is now back to her playful self. Thank you god, and I do believe angels or spirits watch over him all the time. My 8 mo. Thankfully, she was fine. My 6 months old bay fell down from bed My son and daughter in law continuously let their baby 8mos. Head injuries can happen during car accidents or if something falls on you at your job or while working around the house. old princess fell off the bed! Sometimes baby do cry for a long time without it being anything serious, but watch him carefully over the next few hours to see how things develop. She normally falls asleep with me but this time she didnt. by: marie. He has asked me to observe for 24hrs, but my son is ok now. They so no need to do a head scan, but gave him Motrin for the pain, as he has a huge bump on his forehead. Thats not to say you have to call the nurse if your baby falls, but in general, I guess. He has now gone to sleep. Anyone from infants to the elderly can get a concussion. His upper lip was broken and mouth filled with blood. The bad part was that he fell on his bottom but hit his head on the edge of the bookcase when he teetered over. Our 8mo. I am just worried about this now, One time is a mistake that should never happen, 9 times? No vomits or guidyness. by: Sandy. I am never going to be able to forgive myself! Its my fault, I was doing her milk then I put her in the middle on our bed. I was also worried when my 6-month baby fell from our bed. In fact, among people 65 and older, nearly 80% of emergency department visits for head injuries happen due to a fall. Then 10 min later I was finishing feeding her and she lifted her head and then plopped it back down on my arm. I find so much peace reading these other stories. We take care of them 24 hours a day. am worrying thats something bad may happen to her she seems okay and the times she has fallen from my bad she cry for a min.. and go backs to normal I always feel bad cus it hurts me she only 5 months Should I be concerned? I feel a lot better now after I read other peoples comments. My baby is playing well and he is doing well. I see him on the floor with the seat next to him, I rush over and pick him up, he cried for what seemed like forever, I felt so bad and I kept saying Im sorry Im sorry and was trying not to cry with him. Memory loss from falling off bed? How to Get Rid of Baby Acne: What All Parents Should Know. When the space was cleared, I picked it up and the lid fell off, bounced off the mattress onto my babys head. I guess the angels never left her side. My baby fell from bed 2 months ago, she was 7 month-old, I took her to the nearest clinic, the doctor says shes fine and I just need to observe her. It might feel like we are the worst parents ever when something bad happens to our babies. Like literally 30 seconds before I was going back in the room I hear a thump and loud cries. He fell right on his back (according to daddy) I was standing in front of his change table and he landed right by my feet. My son was sleeping on my bed and I stepped out for two seconds. This is an injury to the head that may cause the brain to not work normally for a short time. just tired towards the end. This generally includes: A physician should perform a follow-up neurocognitive exam after the initial appointment to help determine if you can return to work, school, exercise, and driving. I felt like a horrible mom :(. My son is 12weeks old and as I was feeding him a bottle and his head rolled off my knee and hit the bed really hard. Then he passed motion very loose, just like water. Then she fell asleep. I have an app with his ped. my priceless angel just fell from the bed this evening, she was asleep even though I surrounded her with pillows I still cant explain how I met her crying on the floor in a crawling position, well thank God she seems alright and smiled and played with me and her dad, I feel like a failure I was not there for her to make sure she didnt fall but almighty God saved her and I pray for Gods protection on her, I have a 10 1/2 month old he fell holding onto one of the kitchen chairs and hit his head on the kitchen floor I am really worried about him I have been checking on him constantly his eyes seem to be dilating no blood coming out from the ears please help I am really worried about him, Its about this baby issue. Good thing our mattress is on the floor when he fell but im still worried. It just takes to be in a bad time and moment when lethal thing happen. I feel better seeing I am no so alone in this department but can anyone reassure me that he is fine? We rushed to the pediatrician and he suggested for x-ray, and it was normal. He was leading over and reaching for something on the floor. I freaked out and worried about a concussion. I work full time nights so I can be home during the day with her. Headache Dizziness or balance problems Blurry vision Nausea and/or vomiting Light and noise sensitivity Difficulty focusing or feeling foggy Confusion The Importance of Concussion Diagnosis and Treatment I was horrified. by: Anonymous. I am still thinking of waking him up and going to the hospital. Im a little scared. by: junior, wow its amazing 2 c how common this is n it seems like in most cases is babies turn out fine but only very few cases is very serious, I told my fianc I was dead tired n headed 2 bed, so she leaves the baby in the bed for me 2 watch n I just suggested 2 put him in the cribshe rushed in 4 a bath n I dosed off next thing I hear a BANG! My daughter (whos 8 months old today) rolled off the bed for the first time a few days ago, Im still so upset about it Im furious with myself as it was all my fault, I know she can roll, but we both fell asleep together thank goodness she is fine!!! Dont leave your baby on a couch bed or anything high. Now tell me friends whether I have to go doctor or not. She cried really hard, and I breastfed her, compress the forehead with ice pack. I think its really a part of growing up. First off I have a comment for the people that are posting on this thread saying that others arent watching their kids or being bad parents. We apply ice to back of her head for about a minute. I kept apologizing to her. I worried like anything. I lull my brothers baby to sleep in her swing and after a while, he slept soundly. My 8 month old fell down the bed while I was looking for her night dress I usually take extra care to make sure she doesnt fall off the bed by distracting her with the toys she likes the most, but today I didnt even think of them it was my fault that she fell down but when I thought about why I didnt take the usual precautions, I realized I was sleep deprived for the past few days due to travel and her night wakings I feel like a bad mommy for not taking care of her and sleeping while she took her afternoon nap today but spent some time for myself hoping that she is alright, what happens to a 8 month old baby falls and hit head falls to sleep then wake up fine? This was the first time and when I was in for her appt the pediatrician wasnt even concerned or checking her joints or eyes for normal reaction or pain that made me pissed she only checked her head. Is there anything we should do? He is crawling now but for some reason, they think that putting a pillow around him will prevent him from falling. Whether to take him to the hospital or not will depend on if he continues to be in pain if someone touches his arm or if he seems reluctant or unable to use it. Concussion symptoms in children may include: Listlessness and tiring easily Irritability or crankiness Change in eating or sleeping patterns Change in the way they play Change in the way they perform or act at school Lack of interest in favorite toys Loss of new skills, such as toilet training Loss of balance, such as unsteady walking by: Loredana123, He fall face down of his high chair, it was loose.I underestimate his movements. Although he gets back into his normal routine Im still worried if he had an internal hemorrhage or what. I have a 1month old baby, I accidentally bump her head on a wooden cabinet while I was carrying her. Did the baby lose consciousness, are they bleeding anywhere, did they vomit, acting normal? I cried with him and I feel so guilty. So like the other mom said dont trust any blankets or pillows cause once they start to roll around watch out. This is totally wrong. They can also be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. The LeBauer Sports Medicine Team in Greensboro, NC, has created a special concussion clinic that utilizes a comprehensive approach to head injury evaluation including the use of ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) tool. She started crying but when I held her she stopped. May he continue to protect our little angels day and night? I wont forgive myself :(. Any advice? He picked her up. Of coursedo all of this after you assess your baby naked and have considered at least calling your doctor or nurse hotline. However, it happened yesterday. Thank God for guardian angels!!! My husband came crashing through the door with my mother-in-law soon to follow. Skip Navigation COVID-19 Updates New masking guidelinesare in effect starting April 24. I screamed frantically hoping I wasnt really awake yet as my husband came running to her rescue. My daughter Kaylee is 7 months old and she fell asleep last night and I put her on my bed that comes up to my thigh and put pillows and blankets around her but away from her face, and I went to put some things up and then the next minute I know I heard a loud thump and a loud cry and when I went in my bedroom I seen her lying on my floor and my baby girl head underneath our bed frame and she was caught between our wall and our bed frame. if I have to get something on the other room, I bring him with me. We might bring her to a doctor today to undergo examination, x-ray or whatever steps necessary to make sure shes fine. She feels sleepy after 1 1/2 hour and I made her to sleep. Next thing I know my baby is screaming bloody murder and I look and realize shes not next to me but on the floor underneath her crib. He cried for minutes and went back to sleep. My 9 month old fell off the bed onto a bedside cabinet We cant go to the doctor to check her up because we dont have money . I was lying down on the bed feeding her and I fell asleep. Anyway, had a nap and woke up around 10ish to get ready for work. If you see any unusual behavior vomiting, dizziness, unusual breath pattern, please take to the doctor ASAP. I can never thank my stars enough to have behaved favorably!! Just yesterday-6 days after she fell from bed she vomited. I felt very bad n started weeping cos she cried for about 2mins. My 9 months baby girl fell off the bed while I was in a deep sleep last night. My mother and her mother run towards her.MY brother was become unconscious and fall. It must have been some special circumstances. I turned to move the couch when I heard my baby cried turned to him and saw him laying on his back on the hard floor. So I strategically placed my son on the center of the bed and again surround him with pillows so I can yell a lot closer at the door for the nanny to hear me calling for her. She was back to her usual self within a few minutes But I still feel really bad. Take care! I feel so devastated and feel so pathetic that I let this happen to my little man. All this said, if your baby keeps falling off the bed like the one mother said, 5 times a month and the grandma that complained, you need to fix that or rearrange the bed so it stops happening. But had a little bit of trouble walking. Checked him, no bruises or any abnormality My girl was hanging out with me on the bed while I was replying to an email on my laptop, and in just a few seconds, she creeped to the other side and fell off the bed. It was awful we always have morning cuddles before he has his bottle and I must have dozed back off for a few seconds next thing I hear was bang and my boy crying. It happened yesterday at 7am. Thankfully, there was none. Like are there any particular warning signs that I should be looking for? She was crying for about 5 minutes. I usually never leave him alone. Hi, In such a case, you can examine them after a while when they are calmer. At the hospital, he was smiling and laughing at all the nursesAhh, I knew he was his usual self. He was giggling and laughing at the doctors in A&E. Thank you, thank you for all of your comments and words of encouragement. Within mins, she was back to her usual self. Thanks guys! Funny thing is we all know the consequences but we just let it goI did take her to doctor when she falls, doc says, oh, she is just fine. I feel so bad. Its about 3 feet high I put big pillows and blankets all around him but it did not matter I heard him moving I ran in just in time to see him flip over hitting his head and land on his back. How could I fall asleep and not hear my baby awake about to roll off the bed. I think Id enemy 4 my little 6mnths angel puthiya Feeling really really bad though. Mother-in-law yanked her away from me and tore my hands away from her when I tried to hold her, saying, You are not fit to be a mother. !1, Mother in law would not let me touch my baby (When, Why, Ages, Pros, Cons), A bump, dent, or any malformation found on the head after the fall, Vomiting more than once after the fall (3 episodes of vomiting in 1 hour), Loss of consciousness right after the fall, Irritable than usual and incessant crying, Putting of bed rails on all sides of the bed, Installing gates on stairs and other rooms that are higher or elevated than the next room, Keeping your furniture, especially those where you put your babies on like the bed and couch, low, It is also safe to change your babys diaper on the floor if he moves around much, Look for trip hazards on the floor (like wires or rugs) and remove them, If you have mats on the floor or your babys pathway, better get anti-skid mats or rugs, Always make sure that your floor is not wet, to avoid your walking babies from slipping, Dont leave your baby to sleep or play alone on an elevated area, such as your bed or sofa, Podolak, Olivia E. MD; Chaudhary, Sofia MD,; Haarbauer-Krupa, Juliet PhD; Metzger, Kristina B. PhD, MPH; Curry, Allison E. PhD, MPH,; Kessler, Ronni S. MEd; Pfeiffer, Melissa R. MPH; Breiding, Matthew J. PhD; Master, Christina L. MD, CAQSM, FACSM,,; Arbogast, Kristy B. PhD,,. I always do this and he is always fine. Cant get over feeling like the worst mom ever when my 6th month old daughter fell off the bed. He cried and I picked him up immediately. Usually my baby would sleep in a cradle or in a crib, but since its my rest day, I took the time to really make it up with her, sleep with her and to watch her the whole day. (They are both climbing on the sofa as I write this). For prevention of falls, many things can help: These are just some of the preventive measures you can practice in your homes. And dont let it happen again. After a few years of treatment and surgical procedures on the eyes his vision still could not be completely restored. My stepdad made my brother fall on the table, letting my brother twist his arm and he cried soo much like for 10min and after like 5 min every time my mom touches his arm he will cry so hard. He ate a bottle and went right back to sleep and was fine when we woke up this morning =) cooing and laughing at me when I would talk to him. Most symptoms resolve within 14 to 21 days. Worry that he is not damaged, don`t let him go to sleep straight away. 7 month old baby girl fell down Depending on the situation and the severity of the fall, your baby may be more or less severely injured. My 9-month-old fell off my bed this morning which is probably about 3 ft high onto hardwood floors and while falling hit his forehead on an iron leg of my night stand! Put a mattress on the floor and have her sleep there if necessary. Football players colliding or a soccer ball hitting the head of a teen? I felt very bad. old Princess is just the cutest lil person youve ever seen & this morning her perfect lil face met the side of our dresser while plunging off our bed. Many parents I know had similar experience but I thought I would be more alert. 8 months old baby gal fell from de bed and der was a bleeding from her ear. Unusual behavior, increased confusion . I ran back upstairs and saw that my boy fell 2 feet from my bed onto a hardwood floor. I used to be greeted with smiles and the full body smile arms and legs flailing but now it is as though I am a total stranger. No scolding Andrea but you REALLY have to be more careful. We also dont know when he woke up and fell off. You have to watch after ANY fall for signs of concussion or other injury, and perhaps see your pediatrician, but if these three times have been relatively close together you should definitely get her checked out like football players with multiple concussions babies with multiple falls and blows to the head can be a very bad thing. by: Anonymous. by: first time Mom. The general guideline is that if your baby just vomited once and is then completely normal, she is likely to be fine. Next, lets talk about prevention. She is playing no but still I feel really sad and I saw all these comments I feel little better. My baby is 7 months old and he fell off from bed for the second time. Pls do take your baby to the doctor, as vomiting is not a good sign. old fall off the bed. Also, a blow to the body that jars the head can result in a concussion. Six different tasks that help assess memory, visual processing speed, and playing normal usual. 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