Baby fell off couch, red mark on head, insane guilt

[Jaz12345x]

my little girls is 18weeks. I left her in the couch dor 5 secs and i heard screaching, she was on the floor. She has a red mark on the left of her forehead, shes calmed down now and nursing with her eyes closed.

I feel so guilty, please dont give me the talk on how it was wrong to do because i know now so please dont make me feel worse than i already do.

Im freaking oit what if ive done damage to her brain

can she get brain damage, shes sleeping ao does that means she is lethargic and needs ro go the hospital

She will be OK. Almost all babies do this at some point. Did she fall onto a hard surface or onto carpet? Most couches aren't very high.

I'd keep a close eye on baby for a few hours. Was it a great fall? Dont be too hard on yourself, it's easily done. I've done it a few times with my 17 week old.

I assume as long as baby alert and presenting well when awake and feeding okay all will be fine. X

It happens to everyone!! If she cried straight away and is now fine, acting normally, then I think you are ok!

Put my baby on settee a few times not let him fall off the settee a few times. Just before I get roasted. Xx

Agree with PP, just keep an eye on her but I'm sure she'll be fine. If you're at all worried then take her to be checked out, but don't be too hard on yourself either, these things happen!

There is some advice here. Keep a close eye on her for the next few hours. She will be OK though! www.babycentre.co.uk/a1047015/head-injuries#section2

I gave her her toy and ahe dropped it her eyes arent as alert, am i overthinking. it says if she is lethargic and drowsey its really bad

All babies fall off the couch, its a right of passage! Just keep an eye on her.

Course your not over thinking. I'd be the same. If your in doubt no harm in calling 111. Xx

Don't panic. I did this and felt insane guilt! As said above watch out for any warning signs, won't wake up, fit....but I'm only saying this to cover myself because highly likely everything will be absolutely fine. Honestly it's really scary when it happens but it's happens to a lot of parents.

Go easy on yourself, your doing great!

Go easy on yourself OP, we all make mistakes we are only human. Not like you left her to go out for a beer with your mates !
It’s a good sign when babies cry. It shows they’re reacting .
Only you know your baby though, if she doesn’t seem herself then call for advise on 111. X

If you have any doubts please call 111. Accidents happen and all mums have been there. No doubt your guilt is impacting on what you are seeing as symptoms... but baby is so little I would get them checked out and be safe.

If they blacked out, even momentarily, or vomited then definitely take them to a and e. Otherwise just keep an eye on them. 18 weekers are normally lethargic anyway, aren’t they?

The couch wouldn't be that high off the ground. Obviously keep an eye but these things will happen. Have a cuppa and some chocolate!!

My DH husband once picked up the car seat and DS slipped out of it, he was 3 months. I didn't buckle him in the car seat as there was no way he could get out of it- just forgot to tell DH that DS wasn't buckled in when he picked it up. So we took him to the hospital as he was screaming and monitored him closely that evening. I think you should take him to the hospital just in case just to be safe than sorry. Babies skulls are stronger than you think and can take many impacts but it's just the thought of just in case.

Its been a few hours and shes fine, thank you for all your replies. Its made me feel better knowing im not the onle one :)