The child fell off the bed

It happened. No harm done. Be more careful.

You must see a doctor!!! Go to a neurologist, a surgeon, or as a last resort, an ophthalmologist—they can detect a concussion by examining the eyes.

You have no idea how many children fall from even a tiny height and end up with skull fractures. Don't delay. The doctor will examine them and, if necessary, order an X-ray; it's probably too late for a CT scan now.

A concussion doesn't always come with nausea and lethargy.

And never leave a child unattended again—place them on the floor if you need to turn away. Even for a second, even for an hour. Babies can instinctively roll over from their very first day of life.

Don't drag the child around hospitals if there are no visible signs like bumps, swelling, vomiting, or loss of consciousness. Fancy an extra dose of X-rays? But if you're set on it, just get an ultrasound of the brain and see a neurologist.

We had it happen twice - at 4 and 8 months. We got through it, though the second time we were absolutely terrified. Our daughter was sleeping in the pram, which was next to my bed, and I would rock it when she started crying. Well, she climbed out half-asleep and thumped the back of her head on the floor, and there wasn't even a rug there. That was sheer horror! But she's 14 now...)

Yes, and one more thing: when he starts walking, he'll be falling every day. Poor our doctors)

All children have fallen. If they're behaving normally, not drowsy, and haven't been sick, just relax, everything's fine. Don't make the doctors laugh.

Well, it seems to me that all children have taken a tumble. I have two, and they both fell as well. With the first, I panicked just the same, but with the second, you tend to take everything more calmly. You'll know right away if there are any issues after a fall. And believe me, this won't be the last fall they have!

My friend used to drag her child around to doctors for ultrasounds. He had nothing wrong with him, but he fell often. The doctors told her to buy him a helmet!

My six-month-old nephew once took a tumble off the bed—I wasn't watching him properly (I was only 11 at the time, and they'd left the baby with me for half an hour, for goodness' sake :( ). He cried a bit and then calmed down, but I was so scared I'd get into trouble that I didn't tell anyone—silly me. Everything turned out fine; he's 16 now, but looking back, I think, what if something had happened? I should have at least told an adult.

As a child, I used to fall from just about every place you could possibly take a spill. Once, I flew off a swing—now that was a real spectacle. I swung as high as I could, let go, and soared farther than I could see—Angry Birds would've been envious. I landed on the ice, and it's a mystery how I didn't break anything—just got away with a fright and a bruise on my backside.

I think if there are no worrying signs, there's no need to fret. Children are much more resilient and sturdy than adults give them credit for :)

In children under 2 years old, the head makes up 1/4 of their height; they're such little tadpoles, with the head being the heaviest part, and they're always bumping it.
I think nature has provided some protective mechanism for children when it comes to falls.

If a child cries for more than 20 minutes after a fall, it is a reason to see a doctor. The same applies if they are lethargic, drowsy, or more irritable than usual.

If the child behaves as usual, there is no need to visit the doctor, as they have likely only suffered a minor scare.

Thank you very much, I was really worried. Well, it seems now she's running around on her walker, playing)))

Of course, everything is thought out.

Dr. Komarovsky's website has information about this very topic.

Sorry for being off-topic, but please read about the harm of walkers. If they are to be used, it should only be for 10-15 minutes.

Last year, when I was staying with my nephew in the children's hospital, a little boy, about 1.3 years old, took a tumble headfirst from his bed. He was just standing there in his cot, standing, and then whoosh—he swung his leg over the side like Jackie Chan and flew down. He was screaming... We calmed him down and put on Masha and the Bear on the tablet.

His mum wasn't there; she'd put him in the cot and gone out for a smoke. When she came back, the other girl and I told her straight away that he'd fallen. She didn't blame us—I was holding my nephew at the time, rocking him to sleep, and the other girl had a tiny two-month-old she was breastfeeding. We wouldn't have been able to get there in time anyway((

Later, the neurologist came and did a test: he bent the boy's head down with his chin, and since he didn't scream, it meant his neck wasn't broken. He did a few other tests too, but I don't remember which ones. Then the paediatrician came and said to keep an eye out—if he started vomiting or sleeping too much, we should call them.

Author, don't worry, children fall all the time. If there's no nausea or vomiting, everything is fine.

Somehow, girls, you're taking this too lightly (( You should keep a closer eye on your little ones. These falls could have consequences later on.

When my brother was two and I was 11, Mum gave him a hammer "to play with because he really wanted it". I was lying on the sofa reading a book—he came up and whacked me on the left side of my head with the hammer. Mum "was worried: she didn't sleep all night," but it never crossed her mind to take me to the hospital or the emergency room, or even just show me to a doctor later. And then, years later, my back and leg started hurting badly, specifically on the left side... I've been to many doctors, including an osteopath—she told me that this blow could have had an impact—my head on the left side started hurting too, also years later, unfortunately ((

No, you should still be concerned, because the most serious consequence is a brain haemorrhage, which can manifest the next day and end in death. So, watch how the child behaves immediately after hitting their head. God forbid. I was absolutely serious about going to buy a helmet for mine, as he managed to bump his head on every ledge, corner, door, wall, table, and chair. If he fell, he would only hit his head, even on flat ground. And this went on until he was almost two. Nearly knocked his teeth out, split his eyebrow open. It's bloody awful, honestly.

Carefully examine the child for any bruises on the body and any bumps on the head; feel everything with your hands. You can take their temperature, and if they are eating and sleeping as usual as before the fall, then everything is fine with them. Children often bump into things, and utmost vigilance is needed. I used to lay a soft blanket on the floor and place pillows around the bed/sofa/pram. There were pillows everywhere! But at least I could turn away calmly! You can buy special corner protectors, remove all handles from furniture, and place the kettle on the stove closer to the wall. Think through everything, read online about how to childproof your home. They put everything in their mouths and their fingers want to explore everywhere.

Exactly! It's possible to make everything as safe as can be—but some mums are just so clueless, mostly ((

Can a child just fall like that for no reason? Especially when they're still unsteady on their feet. Mine took a tumble at full speed onto a granite floor, hitting his head, but it's just a bump—all children fall.

It happened four times, starting from eight months old, he fell off the sofa, and from somewhere else too. He'd be sitting next to me, then lean over, his head would tip him over, and that was it. We'd sit there, crying. He grew up, he's 11 now, everything's fine.

I strongly advise you to see a doctor. Our neighbours' little one hit their head, they didn't think much of it, but three days later, the child's temperature spiked and they started vomiting. At the hospital, they were told it was a concussion.

Yes, there are plenty like that, and what's more! MUMS, if you spill something (like peas, beans, beads, etc.), don't be lazy to move EVERYTHING aside and wash the entire floor and corners three times over, first putting the child in a playpen/cot, God forbid they stuff it up their nose or put it in their mouth and choke, touch wood. Usually mums tidy up from the centre of the room, but not the corners, and kids can get hold of anything from anywhere. The same goes for that drainage in flower pots - get rid of it, for goodness' sake!!!

Well, I think there isn't a single little one who hasn't taken a tumble from the bed. As soon as they start rolling over, they're bound to fall. They flip over so quickly, you don't even have time to blink. Being an experienced mum (of three), I moved my little ones to the floor from around four months old. Dress them warmly, scatter some toys around, put down a play mat—there you go, they can lie and roll about to their heart's content. Or use a playpen.

You're right, nature is clever) In young children, the brain is growing and is smaller than the skull, so when they fall, the brain doesn't hit against this box and there's no swelling, i.e., concussion. Of course, with a severe impact, injuries can occur, and it's necessary to assess the child's condition.

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You must definitely see a doctor; you can never tell just by looking whether the injury is serious. Otherwise, it seems like you're leaving everything to chance, hoping for the best.

Not all, especially not an 8-month-old baby.

For peace of mind, of course, you can. If something's wrong with children, they cry and get fussy. They don't know how to endure. I think the author, as a mother, will sense if something's not right with her little one.

I fell off a table onto the bare floor at 3 months old, lost consciousness, and had a concussion. Even such a fall had no future consequences. Don't worry, but do keep an eye on the child.

Dear author, there's nothing more to add. The Economist, Credo, Gella, and the Happy Comrades in the thornbush are absolutely right! Please don't worry! My son also fell from the height of the sofa at six and ten months, just recently, and as soon as he started toddling on two legs, even seven nannies wouldn't be enough. He falls, he bumps himself. He snorts or chirps angrily in his own baby language when I pick him up, struggles free, and goes on his way. I worry too... If he's playing and active, I think there's no reason for the hospital. Good luck to you and your little one!

Poor them. Have you ever been to a pediatric craniofacial surgery department? Where they replace skull plates for such children in 8-11 hour operations? Because fractures can occur even from falls from the smallest heights.

So, you're now taking full responsibility for the author's child without examining him and having diagnosed the case over the internet? Isn't the crown on your head a bit too big?

Author, to the doctor, urgently! There could be a fracture, brain swelling, and this doesn't show on the child in the first day. Only a doctor.

Not all. Don't talk nonsense about the author making doctors laugh. Stay at home yourself, since you're so clever.

My son fell at 4.5 months old (he somehow crawled to the edge of the bed without me noticing). I called an ambulance, and the paramedic said it didn't seem like a concussion but suggested going to Morozov Hospital for an examination just for peace of mind.

I don't know how it is now, but 14 years ago, they had some antiquated equipment, scuffed walls, and to top it all off, the neurologist who examined my son had a clear nervous tic (his eye was twitching badly). Overall, the impression was depressing.

This neurologist gave a definitive diagnosis—a concussion. They admitted my son to the hospital, and as it turned out, there were no beds provided for mothers. They suggested pushing chairs together and sleeping on them.

I couldn't handle that... I took a closer look at my child—he was behaving normally, not crying, not vomiting... But the nervous doctor unnecessarily prescribed a sedative injection for my son, which made his eyes glassy. That was the last straw for me. I grabbed my child and went to hail a taxi.

The next morning, I went to our local clinic to see our neurologist. There, they examined my son with state-of-the-art equipment and gave a clear answer—there was no concussion whatsoever.

The conclusion: hospitals benefit from filling beds with children, even if they're healthy. Apparently, the more occupied beds there are, the higher their salaries.

I also think it's necessary to see a doctor. My child fell off the bed once, but he was 8 months old at the time, our bed is low, and there's a soft carpet next to it. He didn't even wake up, just continued sleeping on the floor))) so I didn't go to the doctor, as there was no head impact.

100000000000000+ I agree, as a mother of two. And to the author, I recommend seeing a specialist.

And the author could have not asked questions but gone to the doctor, especially since such things aren't treated remotely. We've been in maxillofacial surgery and consulted neurologists after falls, but nowhere were we thoroughly examined; they said there was no cause for concern. A child is learning to walk; they will fall several times a day. So, are you suggesting rushing to hospitals with every fall?

It's foolish to judge without seeing the person and not knowing them.

So, if anyone here needs their crown adjusted with a shovel, it's you.

Of course. And pharmaceutical companies suffer losses if you don't buy their pills.
And about Morozov Hospital, someone wrote here about the doctors—they only care about money.

Blimey, what a tough guy))) You're not from Chelyabinsk by any chance, are you?)))

My daughter also fell at that age, both from the sofa (I literally turned away for a second, and she didn't even have time to get scared) and at night from her own cot, knocking out the slats with her leg, thankfully all without any consequences.

My nine-month-old took a tumble off the changing table—my husband wasn't watching closely enough. Luckily, her winter overalls and warm hat cushioned the fall. She cried for two minutes in shock and then went back to smiling. Meanwhile, I spent the rest of the day calming my nerves with motherwort after her little flight.

As for bumps and bruises, my daughter, now over five, is constantly covered in them or has scraped knees. This summer, she managed to take a fall in the garden, landing on her nose bridge; miraculously, it wasn't broken, but it turned a remarkable shade of blue.

Now you might run into a panicky doctor and both end up in hospital (just in case!!), that'll be some fun for you. And don't you want to hear from the doctors what a hopeless mother you are if you refuse to be admitted? My eldest child fell off the bed twice (our bed is low, he fell and hit the back of his head on the laminate flooring), we had ultrasounds done and listened to the doctors' angry speeches... saying what inattentive parents we are! But whose children haven't fallen?

My daughter is now 11 months old. About two months ago, I bought her a playpen because, while crawling on the floor, she could suddenly fall and hit her head, perhaps due to tiredness. Moreover, I was afraid to leave her sleeping in a cot or pram (even when strapped in), as she would instantly wriggle out of all the straps, stand up, and persistently try to reach the centre of the earth by the shortest route... Now, she both plays and sleeps in the playpen. Of course, it's a confined space, but to avoid various injuries, I think it's something one can overlook... The upside is that I can now safely turn away for a moment or two, go to the toilet, or simply sleep peacefully at night, knowing she won't fall out of there... I have a pile of blankets at the bottom of the playpen, and the playpen itself has no legs. Admittedly, she still tries to climb over the sides, but thankfully, she's not very successful at it yet... As for the cot, we gave it away because it was just standing there gathering dust.

We also had a fall the other day. Everything seems fine. But I'm starting to get worked up, and tomorrow we're going to a neurologist just in case. On top of that, relatives are reminding me that I'm a bad mother and so on. They say I could be reported for not keeping a close enough watch. So I'll have to lie to the doctor.

I agree! Both of my children have fallen. And not just once. They cried more from fright than from pain.

My child used to fall quite often, and once he started walking, he began falling even more, often ending up with scrapes afterwards. Honestly, I found it interesting to watch him after I applied Sulfargin to his scrapes—he would even stop crying))).

A few days ago, my one-year-and-nine-month-old child fell off the bed in the hospital where we were being treated for rotavirus. After changing the baby's nappy, I threw it in the bin and accidentally touched the bin with my hand. Since it's an infectious diseases ward, I decided to wash my hands at the sink, which was literally right next to the bed, to avoid introducing any other infection to my child. I immediately applied something cold to the injury, and by the next day, there wasn't even a bruise. The child is cheerful and recovering from the rotavirus. However, I was extremely worried about my daughter's health at the time and made a huge, unforgivable mistake by reporting the incident to the doctor during rounds. A couple of days later, a social worker burst into our room, to whom I explained everything, and then a psychotherapist showed up a few minutes later, whom I sent packing out the door. I requested an urgent discharge, as they had already been planning to discharge us for two days but were dragging their feet for some reason. Now I'm very anxious about what the consequences might be—whether my husband and I could lose our long-awaited child, or if they might barge into our flat to fabricate a case against us.

I recommend installing window locks for the safety of little ones.

We also had a fall from the sofa at 3.5 months, from a lower height (just below knee level) than many described above, but a bump appeared, and he cried for about 20 minutes, almost hysterically. He calmed down, but when my wife tried to feed him, he started sobbing again—only being held would soothe him. We went to the hospital, had an X-ray, and no fracture was found, but there was a concussion. Further examinations were done, and the doctors said there were no complications, everything was fine, and they would keep observing us. So, even though it wasn't from a table and he landed on a soft carpet, you never know how these things will turn out.