Baby rolling off the bed

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5.5 month old fell off the bed this morning. I had him in bed to feed and suddenly felt very unwell so rushed to the bathroom, leaving him lying in the middle of the bed. He was out of my eyeline for 5 seconds and I heard a huge thud. Ran in to find him on the floor, face down, head towards the bed. Not sure how he fell quite like that and how big a hit to the head he did or didn't take. He started crying within a couple of seconds, and stopped crying and was his usual happy and chirpy self as soon as
I picked him up and cuddled him.
I can't see any bumps or bruises. Should I be taking him to A&E or just monitoring him? I'm worried that he took more of a knock to the head than I think and that there might be long term damage. But I also still feel very unwell myself so it will be very tricky to take him in as I'll need to get someone else to - should I be taking him?

With a baby, yes I would.

@lynntheyresexswappers

With a baby, yes I would.

Can only one parent / guardian go into A&E? I'm worried that I'm not well enough to take him but that he needs me around in case he needs to nurse?

I would call 111. They'll be able to assess the situation after a few questions. A few years ago one of my babies fell and bumped his head. After calling 111, the outcome was just to keep an eye on him. I think if they are sick, particularly more than once, it can be a concern, and in those circumstances they'd probably advise a trip to A&E.

I would ring 111 also.

Has he been sick?

Only one parent in a&e in my area NE

@SleighbellsZ

I would ring 111 also.

Has he been sick?

Only one parent in a&e in my area NE

He's not been sick and seems normal. From how I found him I'm 90% sure he actually managed to land on hands and feet but of course that 10% is bugging me. Somehow forgot about calling 111, will do that. The one parent thing is going to be a pain if they advise he needs to go in though - how do people manage that? I am struggling to be anywhere other than bed at the moment I'm so lightheaded and feverish, so I don't know how I would safely get him to a hospital and stay with him.

You can explain that too when chatting with 111. From your description, I think it's quite unlikely they'll tell you to go in anyway.

Is there carpet on the bedroom floor? I really don't think A&E is necessary unless you spot any sinister signs in the next few hours (unlikely).

I was told if they cry immediately they’re likely fine. If there’s a delay in crying they may have lost consciousness. Ring 111 but they’ll send you to A and E.

I've been in afew times in my own with DS.
It's honestly not that bad. Send your other half if your ill.

Not being sick and seeming himself is good.
There can sometimes be a delay in it though so keep a close eye.
111 may send you for a check over as can't be too careful with babies.

9/10 they are fine.

My LO fell off the bed when 5 months. I called 111 who advised a trip to a&e, she was fine but always best to get checked just in case.

Thanks all (and yes, it's carpeted and I guess about 2ft high bed). As suspected, they said I should bring him in "just in case". In response to me being unwell and worrying about how to deal with taking him in vs sending someone else if he needs to nurse, they were very unsympathetic and said I would either have to manage or buy some formula milk

OP you are a parent now. If you are ill and your child is ill, unless you are dying from your illness you have to deal with your child.

@RedWingBoots

OP you are a parent now. If you are ill and your child is ill, unless you are dying from your illness you have to deal with your child.

I think being concerned about vomiting / having diarrhoea in the middle of A&E is fairly valid tbh, no need to be so condescending.

OP - if it were me I probably would take them in. I've now learnt though that if you call 111 and it's about a baby, they generally tell you to go to A&E

I'd be going against the grain here and wouldn't take them in unless I had concerns - not seeming themselves, vomiting, prolonged crying etc. Of course this also depends on factors such as surface of the floor, how high the bed is etc.

Once they start becoming mobile babies are hazardous things. Even having my eyes on DD she's managed to fall down just before I was able to catch her, tip over etc etc. Very dangerous stage when they're trying to become mobile but can't quite balance properly yet etc.

I wouldn't either. Only if they were acting odd or sick or something. Mine had all sorts of scrapes when 6-12 months before they walked