Baby fell off bed!

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I'm so worried I wish I had done something ...

A couple of days ago my 8 month baby fell from my bed, I left the room for literally a minute and thought he was safe because he was right in the middle of the bed but he must've moved quickly. I went to get him an outfit then all I heard was a big thud followed by a giant scream. I ran in and he calmed once his dummy was in...

I feel like a bad a mother because maybe I should've went to get him checked over just incase ... he was a bit irritable afterwards but I put it down to mostly tiredness as he was due a morning nap then he went to seep so if thought he must be okay.. however when I was out he kept going from being happy to fuming .. but later on that day was starting to be his normal self.

Anyway, today, I noticed a very tiny mini mini bruise on his lower back and a small bruise on his eye with a little scratch! But I thought it was his vain colour through his skin but my friend pointed out he had a bruise!?! So maybe I've totally done the total wrong thing by leaving things?! What should I do???? What are the chances of something being seriously wrong? Am I just over panicking? It was two days ago now tho which is worrying me even more. I need reassurance tho... I try not to panic because I am a worrier but maybe I should've and acted on it? I was telling myself it's common and that he is fine ...

We all make mistakes.
If it's been two days, he's probably fine but I would get a doctors appointment for tomorrow if you can, just to make sure.
It's always best to check, even if it's just for your reassurance.

This has happened to every parent I know, including myself. Don't feel bad.

Yes this happens to everyone. If he had concussion you would have noticed, he sounds totally fine, but if you are worried about him then get your GP to have a look.
(My dd rolled off a changing table) .

When my dd was a baby I dropped her in the kitchen and she fell on the floor (tiles)
She screamed her head off after but then calmed down.
I didn't get her checked out, didn't even think about it tbh.
She's now 17 and doing A levels
Your baby will be absolutely fine xxx
Please don't worry xxxx

On the morning of DS's 1st birthday I congratulated myself that there had been no incidents such as this. He managed to fling himself off the bed whilst I was getting him dressed to go out for a family birthday lunch. It has happened to us all!

As it is has been 2 days I really wouldn't worry but the doctor will not refuse to see an under 1 year old if you need reassurance.

Aww, it's natural to worry but he will be fine. Both mine fell off beds, one also fell off the sofa twice.

Don't beat yourself up, there will be plenty more parents along to reassure you with their stories.

Your GP or HV will probably be happy to check him over though if it will help you feel better.

This is parenting rite of passage. It happened to me twice. I felt so awfully bad, until BIL told me just many times it had happened to him with his kids.

I did make the mistake of telling some mums at stay and play about it and all but one looked horrified. The woman running it laughed with me and reminisced about when it happened to her. The other mum's babies were a bit younger tbf. They didnt think it could happen to them.

Your baby is perfectly fine, but you can't leave them alone for a second if they're on a bed or sofa.

Has any parent not had a baby fall off the bed or similar?

This happened to me. Three days later I took her to the doctor to get checked and was told to take her to A and E where they made a massive fuss including a CT scan but then said she was fine. They asked why I didn’t take her sooner and I said she seemed fine at the time which was true. Day 3 her fontanelle had swelled which is why I took her in. I also had to explain what happened to social services and a consultant had to check her over in front of the social worker to prove no other injuries. But the baby is ok although 6 weeks later her fontanelle is still swollen; apparently it can take three months to go down.

My friends first daughter rolled off the bed, she's now 5 and totally fine. I feel it's probably quite common op x

If your baby doesn't fall off the bed - are you even a mother? 😆🤣😂

Seriously though, I'd just keep an eye on him OP but I'm sure he'll be fine.

Mine threw herself, head first, off the sofa in the two seconds it took for me to turn around and get her car seat. I cried more than she did. She was absolutely fine - don't beat yourself up.

My 15 month old rolled off a changing mat at 5 weeks old and fell half way down the stairs at 10 months old, both times I didn't get her checked out just kept an eye on her and she was fine! I would say you would have noticed something off by now, bruises will happen and I wouldn't say that would be anything to worry about. As long as limbs and joints are working and there's no big bumps or dents in the head or signs of concussion (vomitting, dilated pupils etc) then it's probably all fine 🥰 honestly don't worry though, happens to literally everyone!