Something bad has happen and I need help...?

Question

My boyfriend was watching our 6 month old, while I was a sleeping and I got woken up to a bad cry and I ran out of my room and my boyfriend said she fell out off the couch and he's not sure if she bang her head on the coffee table on the way down.

She's looks and seems to be acting fine besides the red mark on her head,no bump or bruise.My couch is about 21/2 feet off the ground and the coffee table is about the same distance from the couch.

I'm just worried and I was just wondering,do you think she's fine?Do you think she hit her head off the table?Do you think this could cause any problems?

*I just want opinions and answers,please don't criticize,I've already feel so bad for her I cried and already yelled at my boyfriend all day for this*

Thank You

this happened in the mornin and she already had a nap and woke up and still gets excited when she sees her favourite kitty.

Answer 1

Aw, sweetie, I think this happens to everyone at one point in their lives. My daughter fell out of our bed when she was 6 months old (our bed is REALLY high) and she just tucked and rolled and was just fine. But of course I was hysterical! You just need to keep a close eye on her to make sure she continues to act normal, eats, drinks and basically interacts with you. If you suspect anything out of the ordinary, don't hesitate to bring her in. Also, if you are really worried, call your local hospital and ask to speak with a nurse. That is what I ended up doing when my daughter went skydiving off the bed and it really reassured me and didn't make me feel so awful. Hang in there, I'm sure she's just fine! :o)

Answer 2

First of all...this is very normal. My kids hit their heads all the time and there is not a lot you can do to stop it sometimes so don't feel bad. If your baby only cried for a few minutes she is probably okay. If she gets extra drowsy or her eyes roll back in her head definitely take her to the doctor. You can call the nurse at your pediatrician's office and she can give you more advice. I think they probably get those calls every day because I know many other people that have been just as scared as you are for the exact same reason but everything has always turned out fine.

Answer 3

My daughter just did this 2 months ago. She would have been 5 months old. It was when the baby-sitter was watching her while I was at work. Thankfully I live right down the road from where I work and I was on the phone with her when it happened. As soon as I heard the scream I hung up the phone and ran out of work. There was a bump above her eye where she hit it on the chest that sits in front of our sectional, but she seemed fine. I took her to the doctor anyway, because you can never be too sure.

Answer 4

She's probably ok, but for the next 24 hours keep an eye on her in case she runs a fever, if she does you'll want to call the doctor. My son when he was little hit his head a few times and had me worried like crazy and even developed a fever after one - turned out he had a throat virus instead. She's already napped and woke up fine so that's a good sign. Go easy on yourself and your boyfriend, babies fall and while it's scary it's a part of their development and they are so strong and resilient; much more so than we think.

You may want to think about putting the rubber corners on the coffee table if you haven't already - just start to baby proof your place, because before you know it she's going to be pulling herself up and standing and that's when they really start banging into things.

Answer 5

Depending on when this occurred, keep her awake for at least an hour, because if something is wrong and she goes to sleep she could go into a concussion. If after that hour she doesn't seem responsive call the doctor, tell them what happened. Everything I'm sure is alright, no more on the couch, the floor or playpen is alot safer. My daughter fell of my bed around 7mths old and I was so upset at myself, from then on while I'm in the bed, she was in her play pen, safe.

Answer 6

I feel your pain, my 2year old fell off the couch last week and when I picked her up she was acting totally weird (breathing funny and limp). I did not see her fall so I didnt know how she landed. I took her to the ER and they checked her head and neck and said she was fine ( breath was knocked out of her), but to wake her up through the night. Do not let your duaghter go to sleep for a couple hours, because although you do not see anything she may have a small concussion. If she goes to sleep there is a chance she can go into a comma.

Answer 7

calm down. chances are she is fine. i have 5 children and the i cant tell you how many bumps and bruises i have had. call the doc and explain the situation. if they feel it is necessary to come in they will tell you or at least give you the signs of a serious problem. they are fragile, but not as fragile as they appear.
dont yell at your boyfriend any more. im sure he feels bad enough and it could just as easily been you. that stuff happens in an instant. make the phone call and see what they say. i hope everything is ok

Answer 8

nightmare i feel your pain... my baby had a toy fall on her head at 6 weeks old.. i was so mortified... our friends rolled out of its moses basket and my other friend dropped her little girl... I am sure all will be fine.. check with the doctors just in case but don't blame him he will hate himself right now anyway. Bless you it is horrid. I don't think that it will cause any problems at all but i felt the same as you x x x x seriously though be careful but you can bet your life she will have about another goodness knows how many knocks and bumps before she is 5!!!!!

Answer 9

If she's acting fine, then she probably is. However, since its a potential head injury, I would definitely contact the doctor to play it safe. As young as she is, I would err on the side of caution.

On another note ... if this is a regular occurence .. go ahead beat yourselves up. If its not a regular occurence ... take a deep breath and stop beating yourself and your boyfriend up! Kids get bumps and bruises - its part of being a kid.

Good luck and I hope she's fine :)

Answer 10

if it seems to get worse, and bruises appear, than i would call the doctor and tell them what happened. Hey- accidents happen. I will not criticize you, because when my nephew was a few months old, he is now 9yrs old, but my sister had put him in his crib and we were all down stairs and all of a sudden we heard this deadly cry and he actaully had climbed over his crib and fell to the ground. He was okay, but it is scary. I would say if your baby is acting odd or is crying more than usual to take him/her to the doctors to get looked at. Good Luck and I hope all is well!