baby falling?

Question

OK please dont say I am a horrible mother bec. everyone has accidents, My question is I have a 3 1/2 month old and I am watching a 3 year old.. well My 31/2 month old was in her little bouncy thing sitting on the couch and I went to the bathroom.. the 3 year old flipped it off and The baby hit the floor she only cried till I picked her up aand is acting just Like her usual self not fussy from it giggling and kicking her feet like normal everything think there was damage or if she is really hurt enough to go to the dorctors.. I dont have a car seat for the 3 year old, and she is acting normal... HAs anyone ever had their child this young fall?? what did you do? I am keeping an eye out on her and I am about to beat the 3 year olds *** BUT he isnt my kid so he is just in time out! Think she is fine if she isnt showing any signs not crying or fussy and acting normal I am a scared worried mom now!!

Answer 1

I think it's pretty irresponsible to leave her in a bouncy seat on top of the couch. Those things should be on the floor or maybe on a sturdy table if you're keeping an eye on it. But, yes accidents do happen. She'll be fine I would imagine. But next time, put the seat on the floor.

Answer 2

Do you know how the baby landed? Did she land on her head? There is a soft spot there so you have to be careful with that but if the baby is acting the same then she should be fine.

JUST make sure to keep an eye on the baby. Make sure to watch for unusual behavior or if the baby starts acting lethargic and try to keep her awake for a while. If she's okay after a few hours then she should be fine. You could always call the pediatricians office and explain what happened and see if there is cause to bring her in. I think she'll be fine though. One word of advice, don't put the bouncer on the couch anymore, especially when there is another child around. They learn so quickly that one day they may not know how to do something and the next they will so she could have easily rolled over or done something to get out of the bouncer. When you plan on going to the bathroom or leave the room, even if it's for a minute, always put the baby on the floor or in a playpen. Good luck!

Answer 3

My baby boy fell from his carrier on top of a countertop when he was 4 months old (onto a concrete floor). He was at work with his daddy (Grandpa owns the shop) and had learned how to rock the carrier by lifting and putting his leg down. They set him on the counter to play with him and giggle, but for some reason he got left for about 30 seconds, and that's all it took. My husband came back in and he was screaming on the floor with blood all over his face. He called 911 - they came and picked the child up and tried to soothe him - then told my husband they coudln't take him to the hospital because they didn't have a car seat. So my husband put him in the car, and rushed him to the ER where they immediately strapped him to a board and took him in for brain scans, and everything imaginable.

I was at work, and got the horrible call - by the time I arrived at the ER, they handed my baby boy to me on a board, told me I couldn't feed, or snuggle him until they got the results. His little face was still covered in blood :( A short time later (seemed like an eternity) they came back and said "the results are clear, we can take him off the board". What a relief!!! They cleaned up his little face, and although he was bruised for a week or so, he was fine. All he wanted was some mama love :)

The moral of the story is this -
1. He was the same age, fell further, onto a concrete floor and turned out to be fine.
2. She is acting normal, I wouldn't worry unless you see signs of injury, or changes in behavior.
3. I wouldn't let her nap for at least an hour, just to make sure she's okay.
4. Babies are Incredibly resiliant. It's amazing what they can withstand - but don't go testing this!
5. Give her love - you did right by punishing the other child, make sure to notify the parent of the child as well.

If you're concerned - it never hurts to call the doctor :)

Answer 4

It happens to the best of parents so don't feel like you're a bad mother because of that. If she's acting normal then I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just keep an eye on her and watch for any abnormal activity. As for beating the 3 year old - I hope that was a joke because beating a 3 year old WOULD make you a bad mother. No child should be beaten and you can have your child taken away from you by Child Services for doing such a thing.

Answer 5

I agree with the suggestions to call the doctor and explain or find out what symptoms to watch for. And yes most of us mothers have been there before, with an accident or baby fall, but we learn from our mistakes. I know how you feel terrible, and probably will for days, even if everything is fine, and hopefully it is.
DO NOT drive with the 3 yr. old without a car seat. How dare you..Amy S, suggest that!!
The last thing you need is 2 hurt children in a car accident. If you must take her , and dont have arrangements for the 3yr. old then call an ambulance. And next time you watch someone else's child be sure to have their car seat left for your use in case of emegencies.
And she is problably fine, by the way you are describing her now. but ease your mind and make a call. good luck

Answer 6

I dont understand how all these people awswering your question could say "dont worry" i wouldnt say that. What if there is something wrong? Are you or them a doctor? Call the doc right away and explain what happened. If they tell you that your child needs to be seen then go. Drive carefully seeing you do not have a car seat, im sure the drive over will be ok, and if you get stopped by police, just explain the situation and that your daughter needs to get seen by a doctor, im sure they will let you go. As for all the "dont worry" answerers.....what if there is something wrong with the baby, do you really want to be one of the ones who had a play in something bad happening? I wouldnt. Good Luck, and no you are not a bad mom, just in experienced, like we all are at first. Babies dont come with instruction manuals. but next time dont leave a baby in a seater in a couch for no matter what length of time.Especially with a toddler in the room.

Answer 7

You are definitely NOT a horrible mother. When my son was about the same age as your daughter, he woke up from a nap & rolled (for the first time) off the couch while I went to the bathroom. As long as your daughter is not throwing up, or refusing to wake from a nap, and her pupils are not dilated (big when in lots of light), I wouldn't worry too much. And just so you know, he's fallen 2 more times since then and had an accident while playing with daddy. Kids are very resilient, they're made of rubber, not porcelain. **Mama hugs**

Answer 8

First of all... You should never have a bouncy seat on a couch, table, bed etc.. Anything can happen when you turn your head or run to the bathroom, especially when you have a toddler running around. Are you crazy?

I would take her to the ER asap. Call a neighbor or someone who can watch the toddler. There could be bleeding on the brain or anything like that. The only way to find out is if the hospital does a CAT scan. Get off the damn computer and GO.

Answer 9

i'm sure more people have dropped babies than actually admit it. if your baby starts puking then there may be a head injury. just keep an eye on her and when she has a nap wake her up every once in a while. take her to the doc once that 3 year old *** child is gone. tell that kids mom too. maybe it has some serious issues with other kids. your baby will be ok.

Answer 10

First of all, you are NOT a bad mother (though I would employ you to go get a car seat for your three year old, if you cannot find one you can afford, go to the local CPC and they have some that they give out) I haven't had that happen at that age, but my 1 1/2 year old (she is almost nine now) fell out of door before, barely missing the concrete steps. We were moving and I had my brother with me. I told him to keep an eye on my daughter, while I moved some boxes in the house. Next thing I hear is a bam, bwooosh, my brother was out by the truck and my daughter fell out of the door. My heart hit the floor and I jumped out myself, picked her up, brushed her off and she was OK, a little shaken but OK.

Don't beat yourself up, stuff like this happens, to every parent at one point in their lives.