10 month old fell off bed

[Foxy1994]

He had been lying in the middle of the bed asleep whilst I put DS2 into some pyjamas (in the same room). I literally turned my head for a couple of seconds I heard this almighty bang and I see him face down on the floor crying. I pick him up and after 30 seconds or so he stops crying and falls back asleep. I am currently lying awake next to him watching him in his cot like a lunatic with an unbelievable amount of worry I feel sick and I’m trembling. Doesn’t help I googled before coming on here and now a certain story has. made me feel even worse. Doubt I’ll go back to sleep🤢

I don’t mean to panic you as accidents happen but if this were me I would take him to A&E to be checked over. It’s a just in case situation.

Just check for bruising and swelling. Babies are pretty hardy so the fact the DC went straight back to sleep would suggest they are not hurt.
Just keep a close eye and if there is vomiting or change in behaviour, temp, or distress go to A&E. Check pupils react to light at next feed.
Other than check limbs and body for bruising and fracture they won't do much else at 5he hospital.
It's a common incident so don't beat yourself up over it. Once crawling and learning to walk bumps will become everyday occurrences.

Oh OP

I don't know what thread you are referring to but this exact scenario happens to so many children. Thankfully they generally bounce well. If it was a normal height bed (as opposed to a bunk bed or cabin bed) and not onto concrete the odds are he will be absolutely fine. Do keep a close eye on him and if you are worried contact 111 or do go to A&E if you are worried and need the reassurance, as opposed to sitting at home and fretting.

He was fine in the night, slept through no vomiting. He’s currently crawling around playing with his toys. I can relax now can’t I?

Yes, you can relax now. Lots of babies fall off the bed / sofa, it doesn’t make you a dreadful parent.

Yes relax now but still keep a very close eye on him.

And please don't beat yourself up about it. It's more common than you would think...

Yes to relaxing. Glad he is his usual self

This happened to me twice. It's horrible but it happens, increasingly more so as they get bigger and more independent..

Keep an eye on him and call NHS direct if you get any concerns, but sounds like he'll be ok.

Yes relax!

My 18 month old son was hit in the head with a small fist sized, sharp rock by an older boy of around 5 (who was actually being closely supervised by dad, idiot). The boy threw the rock over his head and it proceeded to hit DS at quite some speed.

I was so worried, I called 111 later that evening and they advised not to worry unless he couldn’t keep awake, began vomiting, behaving strangely and so on. I can’t remember exactly what was said but it was very reassuring at the time. Basically in a nut shell it was don’t worry unless you see any worrying symptoms.