Toddler fell off the back off the couch

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Turned my back for 3 second and my 18 month old climbed to the top and fell off head first he cried straight away and seems fine doesn't seem to have any bumps he's tried cause it's bed time do I let him sleep I'm
Panicking so bad as he's fallen over the back so highest point not even the cushion bit feel like a big mum
Fail tonight. He seems absolutely fine was walking about playing with toys happened about 45 minutes ago he's now tired as it's bed time x any advice

Put him to bed. Sounds like he's fine. He'll have a lot more than that under his belt before he's done.

Just got such a fright he's in bed now should I off kept in with me tonight do you think? Sorry just panicking x

www.nhs.uk/conditions/head-injury-and-concussion/

My advice would be to put him to sleep and make yourself a big cup of tea (or pour yourself a large glass of wine if there is someone else home with you). Kids are much more resilient than we are led to believe. Observe him for signs of concussion, otherwise he’s good to go. And don’t punish yourself. It’s not a “mum fail”, it’s a perfectly normal part of being a child and there will be plenty more falls to come.

Whatever makes you feel comfortable but it doesn't sound as if there's anything to worry about.

Has he climbed out of his cot yet?

Thats a high fall for a little dude, straight onto his head too

I would be keeping a very close eye on him

Call 111 for reassurance and decent medical advice.

Did he hit the ground head first? I would keep
him awake for at least 2 hours to keep an eye on him. Look for differences in eye pupil
size, disorientation etc. You will need to keep an eye on him overnight.

Mine fell headfirst out of her cot last year after somehow getting her hips over and just rolling forward (she'd never even been close to doing it before!)

Suffice to say I was horrified and she was beside herself for about 5 minutes but no bumps and no lasting damage. I didn't get much sleep that night as I was watching her like a hawk but she was absolutely fine.

Be aware of concussion signs but don't get eaten up with guilt, it honestly happens to everyone at some point.

Just waiting for the ring 999 posts now and sit in a&e all night ..

Aw he's falling asleep now I didn't know I had to keep him awake I feel terrible x

I'd call 111 for reassurance. My DS threw himself down a steep flight of stairs onto laminate at 11 months old. 111 weren't too fussed and I slept on his bedroom floor that night for my own benefit.

Doesn't sound like 111 would be much help then....

He seemed fine was back to his self with in a minute im scared tho

I think you have to trust your instincts. None of us were there. Seems like your first instinct was, that was nasty but he’s fine and I’ll put him to bed. Now you’re googling/MNing and doubting yourself.

I think your right. Paranoid ftm aswell doesn't help

I think the 'good signs' are supposed to be if they cry straight away or within a couple of seconds (like not knocked out / stunned) but then recover pretty swiftly.

Was it hard floor or carpet? Maybe think about getting some rugs if you have laminate.

Honestly my kids, especially my son, have had some right clangers of falls etc.

Tbh I would probably sleep in with him or have him sleep in with me, but I'm also a bit of a worrier.

Yeah there's a single bed in his room I'm gonna sleep on there tonight. Should be poking him during the night to make sure he wakes?? Xx

Definitely trust your gut. I also doubted myself with head injuries but the moment a serious one happened, I knew instantly (eldest just slipped on living room floor running and then passed out on the sofa a few minutes later but even before that I knew something wasn't right, something was different...that was horrible).

Aw that sounds awful so sorry that happened. He was back up playing with toys and laughing within 2 minutes of it happening but I am an overthinker and I've went down the rabbit hole
Off google

Mine fell from a highchair, similar height to the top of my sofa, around 2 (unbuckled herself and launched herself backwards...!). She held her breath due to the shock so we did take her in as that made her go blue which obviously terrified us, but head injury wise she was absolutely fine and I could tell once the shock had worn off for us all waiting in a&e she was fine in that regard. I probably would have kept a close eye on her at home, had she not held her breath.

You have to trust your instincts on this. From what youve said id pop them to bed, probably mine but i do that anyway if shes ill etc, and check regularly overnight. But i didnt see it, im not there, so only you can judge it.

It's horrible when these things happen, absolutely horrible. Dont beat yourself up, do what you think is right in the situation and tomorrow is a new day! X

Ring 111 and take their advice.

Ring 111. They advised i take my 9 month old to a&e for bumping her head on floor last week. I would say er on the side of caution and follow their advice over MN

My 17 month old fell hit her head last week and was fine straight after and playing and was then sick twice an hour later, phoned 111 they said she needed to be checked at a&e and they monitored her for 4 hours and then sent her home to rest. I would phone 111 for advise but def keep a close eye on him even if he’s asleep for first 4 hours

I've just touched him and he moved is that what I should do a couple
Times tonight??