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Baby rolled off sofa

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AliBear90 · 04/02/2020 10:53

Hi, posting here for traffic as I’m currently crying and freaking out I need advice / reassurance. My 8 month old dd has rolled herself off the sofa when I turned my back for all of 2 seconds to get my drink. She has cut her top gums and lip and the little flap that joins them together. They’re tiny cuts the gum one is the biggest and is maybe 4mm long the lip and join bit are 1mm ish each. She was obviously bleeding out of her mouth and I panicked. She cried straight away and I picked her up and comforted her. Cleaned her mouth and put pressure on it. The bleeding has stopped and she is her usual happy bouncy self again. Currently in her jumperoo. I feel like the worst mum in the world. My partner said she’ll be fine as I would be if I got a scratch on those areas which is from her dummy I believe. No other marks lumps or swelling. Her pupils are reacting fine and she’s her usual self. Does she need to go to the hospital? And am I the worlds worst mum?

YABU - take her to the hospital
YANBU - observe at home and if no other issues she’ll likely be fine.

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Justaboy · 04/02/2020 10:56

Had this happen here years ago now off the sofa onto a hard tiles floor the room went quiet with shock then baby just carried on gurguling as if nothing had happened!.

If it were me I might just a call 111 or the GP for advice i expect babes fine unless he/she has taken a blow to the head

JJSS123 · 04/02/2020 10:58

This happened to me. It’s good she cried straight away as means she didn’t black out I would take her out the jumperoo Just because with a bang to the head jumping probably isn’t great right now. My baby had an app at the doctors that day anyway so she checked him over while we was there and just made sure his eyes were following and he was grabbing and could stand on his legs and he was absolutely fine. I cried more than he did and it really does happen to us all! Not sure about the bleeding and the cut to the gums though maybe ring the doctors

my2bundles · 04/02/2020 10:59

Agree call 111 for advice, also encourage baby to suck an Icepop if u have one to help stop any swelling.

IckyIsAFuckingStupidWord · 04/02/2020 11:04

It happened to my son who was younger than your daughter. He was fine. Didn’t need 111 or 999. Hes now 14 and nearly as tall as me. It happens way more than you think, op.

TeddyIsaHe · 04/02/2020 11:06

Don't feel bad, I think it's a right of passage to have baby roll off the sofa or bed. We've all done it. DD learnt to roll when she was on the middle of my bed and I went for a wee in the en suite, I was watching her the whole time and as I looked away to grab the loo roll she flung herself off. Bashed her head on the Next to Me and I was hysterical.

Called 111 and they sent an ambulance, which absolutely wasn't necessary but they're overly cautious with small ones.

Can you make an emergency appointment at the drs and get her seen this afternoon?

Paperyfish · 04/02/2020 11:07

When this happened to mine ( yes, both of them at different times ) my mil who was a nurse said if they cry straight away they’re probably ok. If they black out for even a second or vomit then get them seen. Maybe just a quick 111 for reassurance?

Urkiddingright · 04/02/2020 11:08

Honestly this happens to pretty much every baby ever. I have four children and I think this happened with them all. I definitely remember my eldest rolling (for the first time might I add!) off my bed... Youngest fell off the sofa last year. All survived infancy, it’s a fairly normal accident.

Bipbipbipbip · 04/02/2020 11:11

8mo? I'd just keep an eye on her and get help if it keeps bleeding.
DS was crawling & cruising at 8mo so was always falling over!

AmelieTaylor · 04/02/2020 11:15

Stop worrying.

She’s 8 months old, unless you’re going to drip feed that your sofa is 6 foot off the ground, she’ll be just fine.

It’s a right of passage for them toroll off the bed or sofa and at 8 months many of them are pulling themselves up on & falling off the sofa.

You feel bad when it’s ‘on your watch’ but she will be fine.

Lifeasweknow · 04/02/2020 11:16

Presuming your sofa isn't too high, she should be fine. Just keep an eye on her. It happens to the best of us. I didn't learn from my first falling odd the sofa and my second took a roll off too.
Don't beat yourself up.

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AliBear90 · 04/02/2020 11:19

No, the sofa is lower than average I’d say, and the floor is carpeted, a horrible thick shaggy carpet that we’ve not replaced from previous owners yet, but thick carpet all the same...

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Oldfail · 04/02/2020 11:19

My dd cut her lip running away with a plastic spoon in her mouth and tripped before I could catch her. Cut that little flappy bit but it healed quickly. Bled loads though. She did it at a party so for friend nurse to check her.

Kids bounce. Dont feel bad, these things happen. Check she doesnt get sleepy or behaves usually.

mumwon · 04/02/2020 11:24

it would be easier to ask to ask whose db hasn't fallen off something etc (One of my db fell off bed another of db was in bouncy chair & her ds pulled it backwards & let it go before I could stop her …( aged 3) both survived as did their younger bb & as for him!!! he had a season ticket at A & E & in the summer you would meet other mums there you could have had a coffee morning !) get db checked by nurse & keep watch but you aren't a bad mum - you will get more laid back as they grow

MouthBreathingRage · 04/02/2020 11:24

First child? I remember when my eldest rolled off the bed at that age. He didn't give a toss (was already very mobile) but I freaked out for days that he was damaged for life. His younger brother is 10x worse, he rolls off things for fun. He's now two, given half the chance he climbs to the top of the sofa and deliberately rolls off to the cushions, then on to the floor. My nerves are shot .

I'm sure she's absolutely fine, so don't worry too much.

DesLynamsMoustache · 04/02/2020 11:28

I wouldn't be worried or taking her to hospital/doctors. This is the age where they start to get really mobile and there will be lots more bumps and bruises to come!

Angeldust747 · 04/02/2020 11:28

When it happened to me I rang 111 and they advised us to go to A&E (I think they do this with all babies to be cautious). The main things I remember were I was asked were if she was sick (if she is that's a cause for concern), checking that she followed his hand with her eyes, and she was craning her neck around to see him behind her so he said her neck is obviously fine 😂. If you're worried get her checked out but if not just keep an eye that she is as mobile as normal, isn't sick and as PP said not overly sleepy

ALHanes2 · 04/02/2020 11:29

Don’t be hard on yourself at all, you’re a good parent for being concerned. I’d call 111. It might need attention or it might not but I’d let a medical professional make that decision.

Twotinydictators · 04/02/2020 11:29

We've all been there... I was in tears when first born did it and rang husband to confess my guilt and self-loathing who was also quite angry that I'd allowed this to happen to our precious child. Just dusted off second born when he did it and said 'you're ok'

Just keep your eye on her like you said, but she'll likely be absolutely fine.

MeanMrMustardSeed · 04/02/2020 11:30

Don’t worry - almost every parent goes through their LO rolling off a sofa or bed. It’s almost a right of passage. When my first rolled of the bed I felt sick for hours afterwards. Have a cup of tea and don’t beat yourself up.

Fred578 · 04/02/2020 11:31

I agree with a PP... that’s a right of passage I’m afraid! I remember my first rolling off the sofa. I felt like an absolute arsehole about it try not to worry. Just be sensible and keep an eye on her but it sounds like she’s fine

UterusesBeforeDuderuses · 04/02/2020 11:32

You are definitely not a bad mum, accidents happen and I guarantee the vast majority of children have fallen off the sofa/bed, mine fell off the bed once and I felt awful but he was totally fine. You only need to really worry if they hit their head and go silent/get sleepy/vomit. Don't blame yourself, once they start walking/running they're constantly falling over and hurting themselves!

Tombliwho · 04/02/2020 11:32

I don't think I know anyone whose baby hasn't rolled off something at some point.
Beware if you phone 111 they're likely to trot out the "see a GP or A&E within 4 hours" standard stuff. Fall onto carpet from a low sofa personally I wouldn't be worrying about.

TheReef · 04/02/2020 11:33

The first time my dd ever rolled over was off the sofa. She'll be fine op but I understand you feeling guilty.

norealshepherds · 04/02/2020 11:37

Every one goes through this! Don’t feel bad. Call 111 to be sure, but if she cried straight away that’s a good sign

HamsterHolder · 04/02/2020 12:18

111 will never tell you everything is fine dont need to see anyone (especially if a baby is involved). So the outcome will either be: you must make an appointment with gp, or you must goto a&e, or we are sending you an ambulance - who will take you to a&e they do not do home check ups for babies who've fallen with facial injury. I'd advise deciding for yourself which of these options is most appropriate and make those arrangements yourself.

It's the cuts to lips that might need looking at, there are lots of nerves close to surface which can be damaged...

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