My child fell off the bed

It happened. It's over. 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 isn't always accompanied by nausea and lethargy.

And never leave a child unattended again. Place them on the floor if you need to turn away, whether for a second or an hour. From the very first day of life, babies can instinctively roll over.

Don't drag your child to hospitals if there are no visible signs like bumps, swelling, vomiting, or loss of consciousness. Do you really want to expose them to X-rays unnecessarily? But if you decide to, just get an ultrasound of the brain and visit a neurologist.

We had it happen twice—at 4 and 8 months. We got through it, though the second time was absolutely terrifying. My daughter was sleeping in the stroller, which was next to my bed, and I would rock it whenever she started crying. Well, she climbed out half-asleep and hit the back of her head on the floor—there wasn't even a rug there. That was horrifying! But she's 14 now...)

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

All children fall. If they're behaving normally, not drowsy, and haven't vomited, calm down, everything is fine. Don't make the doctors laugh.

Well, I think all children fall at some point. I have two, and they both fell too. With the first one, I panicked just as much, but with the second, you take everything more calmly. You'll immediately understand if there are any issues after a fall or not. And this won't be the last fall, I assure you)))

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 fell off the bed—I wasn't watching closely (I was only 11 at the time, they left the kid with me for half an hour, ugh :( ), he cried and then calmed down, but I was so scared I'd get in 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 the adults.

As a kid, I used to fall from everywhere you could possibly tumble from. Once I flew off a swing—that was a real show, I swung to the limit and slipped off—flew farther than I could see, Angry Birds would be jealous, and landed on ice. How I didn't break anything is a mystery; I got away with just a scare and a bruise on my butt.

I think if there are no alarming signs, there's no need to worry—kids are much more resilient and sturdy than adults think :)

In children under 2 years old, the head is one-fourth 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's a reason to see a doctor. If they are lethargic, sleepy, or more fussy than usual.

If the child behaves normally, there's no need to go to the doctor; they likely just had a minor scare.

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

Of course, everything is thought out.

Komarovsky's website actually has information about this.

Sorry for being off-topic, but please read about the harm of walkers. If you do use them, it should only be for 10-15 minutes.

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

His mom wasn't there; she had put him in the crib and went out for a smoke. When she came back, the other girl and I immediately told her he had 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 run over in time anyway((

Later, a 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 a pediatrician came and said to watch out for vomiting or if he sleeps too much, and to call them if that happens.

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 children. These falls can have consequences later on.

When my brother was two years old and I was 11, my mom gave him a hammer "to play with because he really wanted it." I was lying on the couch reading a book—he came up and hit me on the left side of my head with the hammer. My mom "was worried: she didn't sleep all night," but it never crossed her mind to take me to the hospital, an 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 visited many doctors, including an osteopath—she told me that this blow could have had an impact—my head also started hurting on the left side, though again, years later ((

No, you should actually worry, because the worst consequence is a brain hemorrhage, 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 buying my child a helmet too, because they bumped their head on every protrusion, corner, door, wall, table, and chair. If they fell, they'd only hit their head, even on flat ground. And this went on until almost age 2. Nearly knocked out teeth, split open an eyebrow. It's insane, damn.

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. If they are eating and sleeping as usual as before the fall, then everything is fine with them. Children fall often, and utmost attentiveness is necessary. I used to lay a soft blanket on the floor and place pillows around the crib/sofa/stroller. There were pillows everywhere! But at least I could turn away calmly! For corners, you can buy special 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 want to stick their fingers everywhere.

Exactly! You can make everything as safe as possible—but some moms are just so clueless, mostly ((

So a child can't just fall for no reason? Especially when they're still unsteady on their feet. Mine took a hard tumble headfirst onto a granite floor, ended up with a bump, but all kids fall.

It happened about 4 times, starting from 8 months old, he fell off the couch, and from somewhere else too. He'd be sitting next to me, then lean over, his head would tip over, and that's it. We'd sit there crying. He grew up, he's 11 now, everything's fine.

I strongly recommend seeing a doctor. Our neighbors' toddler hit his head, they didn't think much of it, but three days later, the child's temperature spiked and he started vomiting. At the hospital, they diagnosed him with a concussion.

Yes, there are many like that, and what's more! MOMS, if you spill something (peas, beans, beads, etc.), don't be lazy to move EVERYTHING aside and wash the entire floor and corners three times, first putting the child in a playpen/crib, God forbid they stick it up their nose or put it in their mouth and choke, knock on wood. Usually moms clean up from the center of the room, but not the corners, and a child will get anything from anywhere. The same goes for the drainage in flower pots—get rid of it for goodness sake!!!

Well, I think there isn't a single baby who hasn't taken a tumble from the bed. Once they start rolling over, they're bound to fall. They flip over so quickly you can't even blink. I'm an experienced mom (of three), so from about 4 months on, I moved the little ones to the floor. Dress them warmly, scatter some toys, put down a playmat—there you go, lie down and roll around to your heart's content. Or use a playpen.

You're right, nature is smart) 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 you need 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 just leaving it to chance, hoping for the best.

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

For peace of mind, you can, of course. 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 baby.

I fell off the 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 keep an eye on the child.

Dear author, there's nothing to add. 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 once he started toddling on two legs, even seven nannies wouldn't be enough. He falls, bumps himself. When I pick him up, he snorts or chirps angrily in his baby talk, 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 up in the child during the first day. Only a doctor.

Not all. Don't talk nonsense about the author making doctors laugh. Stay home yourself if you're so smart.

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 look 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, shabby walls, and to top it off, the neurologist who examined my son had a clear nervous tic (his eye was twitching badly). Overall, the impression was depressing.

That 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 to sleep on.

I couldn't handle that... I observed my child closely—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 healthy ones. 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 kept sleeping on the floor))) so I didn't go to the doctor, because there was no head impact.

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

And the author could have skipped asking questions and gone to a doctor, especially since such things can't be treated remotely. We've been in maxillofacial surgery, and we've consulted neurologists after falls, but nowhere did they examine us thoroughly, saying there was no cause for concern. A child is learning to walk; they will fall several times a day. So, are you suggesting we run to the hospital 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, it was mentioned somewhere here what the doctors are like—they only care about money.

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

My daughter also fell at that age, both from the couch (I literally looked away for a second, and she didn't even have time to get scared) and at night from her crib, where she knocked out the slats with her foot. Thankfully, everything turned out fine without any consequences.

My nine-month-old took a tumble off the changing table—my husband wasn't paying enough attention((. 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 is still constantly covered in them or with scraped knees, and she's already over five years old. This summer, she managed to fall face-first in the garden, miraculously not breaking her nose, but it turned a remarkable shade of blue.

Now you might run into a panicky doctor and both end up in the hospital (just in case!!), that'll be some fun for you. And don't you want to hear from the doctors what a terrible mother you are if you refuse to be hospitalized? My eldest child fell off the bed twice (our bed is low, he fell and hit the back of his head on the laminate floor), we had ultrasounds done and listened to the doctors' angry speeches... like, what inattentive parents! But whose kids 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, possibly due to tiredness. Additionally, I was afraid to leave her sleeping in a crib or stroller (while STRAPPED IN) because in the blink of an eye, she would wriggle out of all the straps, stand up, and try to reach the center of the earth by the shortest route... Now, she both plays and sleeps in the playpen. Of course, a playpen is a confined space, but to avoid various injuries, I think it's something I can overlook... Now, I can calmly turn away for a second or two, go to the bathroom, or just 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. True, she still tries to climb over the sides, but thankfully, she's not very good at it yet... We gave away the crib because it was just standing there collecting 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, etc. They say I could be reported for not watching closely enough. So I'm going 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 afterward. But I always applied Sulfargin right away. Honestly, it was interesting to watch him after I put the ointment on 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 diaper, I threw it in the trash bin and accidentally touched the bin with my hand. Since it's an infectious disease 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 few minutes later, a psychotherapist came in, whom I kicked out. I requested an urgent discharge since they had already been planning to discharge us for two days but were delaying for some reason. Now I'm very anxious about the possible consequences—whether my husband and I might lose our long-awaited child, or if they'll break into our apartment to fabricate a case against us.

I recommend installing window locks for the safety of young children.

We also fell off the couch at 3.5 months old. The height was lower (slightly below knee level) than what many described above, but a bump still appeared, and he cried for about 20 minutes, almost hysterically. He calmed down, but when my wife started feeding him, he had another fit—only calming down when held. We went to the hospital, got 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, that's how it went. It wasn't even a table, and he landed on a soft carpet, but you never know how things will turn out.