Has anyone had a scare with their baby falling off their bed?

Question

My 5 week old slipped off my chest (she was sleeping) and hit our bedroom floor (hardwood). She cried immediately for just a bit and has been acting normal since (eating, alert, no bump, pupils ok etc.) I am still so scared- any advice?

Answer 1

No i never have, my twins have yet to fall off a bed or couch.
My advice for you is to stop co-sleeping!!!

But kids get hurt, she will be ok. Dont stress too much, but also STOP co-sleeping!

Answer 2

Don't worry to much babies are quite tough. The best sign is a screaming baby, if she fell and was quiet, acting different,bleeding,unconcious then i'd worry. I woke a few times just in time to catch our baby when she was newborn, its easily done. At 5 months i was stood in front of changing table, i turned for a second to throw her nappy in bin and there was a big thud, i looked down and she was curled in a ball by my feet and starting to scream.I panicked but hubby reassured me and she seemed ok, we kept a close eye on her and sold her changing table.
Then at about 7/8 months my hubby lifted her out of her walker and went to throw her in the air gently cos she loves it but this time he was in the kitchen doorway and he clobbered her head very hard on the frame. Her face went bright red, she oomphed then screamed, i was so worried we rushed her up A&E.The doctor didn't seem concerned, he checked her over, made sure pupils were the same size, no blood in ears or mouth,she followed his finger and was full or beans and he did say that babies are tough little things, she's now 9 months and since crawling she's fell off the bed 3 or 4 times, its not a high bed though so i just put cushions around which did break her fall but she finds it more funny than anything else, i have stopped her doing it now cos she tries to leap int he air lol. But don't hesitate to go up the hospital, you can never be too careful with a baby and if it puts your mind at rest then just get her checked over.

Answer 3

Keep an eye on her. My husb took a fall down 3 or 4 stairs while holding our son, and he was fine all day until he started throwing up at bedtime, which is a sign of a concussion. I'm not saying that'll happen--hopefully it won't--but if it does, you should take her to the ER just so they can check her out. Don't beat yourself up over it, that's for sure. Even if it was a concussion, she'll probably be fine--my son was all better by the morning. Best to you.

Answer 4

Babies are very resilient but at 5 weeks but personally I would still get her checked out (newborn skull fontanelles being so delicate etc). be prepared for the lecture by the health professionals tho!!

Isnt early parenthood tiring???! Try to learn the lying feeding position (if you are breastfeeeding) and put her in the centre of the bed so if you do fall asleep she has nowhere to fall. Dont bed share if you have had alcohol, you smoke, take drugs, extremely tired etc etc blah blah (you know- the usual healthcare caveats!) x

Answer 5

if you have any concerns you are her mum you know your baby best , my baby also fell off the bed when she was about 5/6 weeks old and her nose was pooring with blood so i rushed her down to the doctors thinking she had broken her nose for the doctor to tell me that was impossible as there was no bone in her nose at such a young age just cartlidge in fact i cried more than she did, the best advice i can give you is just keep an eye on her dont frighten yourself and if you have any concerns at all dont hesitate to contact your gp, you could also phone NHS direct just for some advice it may help ease your mind they will advise you for the best but whatever you do dont blame yourself it happens to the best of us not only did it happen to my own i also successfully fell asleep on the sofa with my sisters 2 week old baby and it rolled of the sofa again i cried more than the baby

Answer 6

That happened to me too. Very scary experience. But i was exhausted and didn't mean too dose off. My daughter fell onto laminate but she was fine no bumps or anything. If your worried get her checked out. Better too be save than sorry. But keep a close eye on her though things can change quick take her too paediatric A&E just too be safe. x

Answer 7

My daughter in law had a scare when her 6 month old fell off the couch headfirst and rolled forward. He was fine. Babies have softer and more bendable bones than we do, and are very resilient where falls are concerned. If I fell like that I would pro baby end up in traction or something.

Answer 8

My friend's baby fell off the bed and broke her leg. She was about 6 months old at the time. You should have her checked out by the doctor.

Answer 9

YIKES! Being so young I'd call her doctor and have her checked to make sure. I would also recommend not laying like that, you probably dozed off. Having a new baby is exhausting! Or, lay in the middle of the bed so if she slid off she'd hit mattress. I'm sure she's fine, but I'd have her checked out anyway.

Answer 10

my partener had got my son out of his cot in the night and put him in our bed. they both fell asleep the next thing i heard a thud and my son was on the floor. he was about 5 months old. i called my partener some choice words as he picked him up. but he was fine. babies bounce. they are so relaxed that they dont try to stop themselfs like we would. if you are worried ring you gp for advice even if it just puts your mind at rest. hope you feel better soon. it happens to us all.

Answer 11

try not to put ur self on a guilt trip, just be little carefull wear u let her sleep, i know from experinence how gulity and worried u must be, when my eldest was 4 months i left him on my bed (didnt know he could roll over) i put pillows all round him and was gonna for a sec from pee ten feet from him and he fell of the bed onto loads on things on my floor, he srceamed like hell, and i was so scared that i never took my eyes off him for ages. i learnt from it too, never left him on my bed alone again. but if you are worried talk to u doc, they will understand accidents do happen.