My baby fell off the bed / feeling like the worst mum ever.
My baby is 9 months old for reference.
So, we co sleep (following safe sleep regulations) as he will not settle, relax or sleep in a cot or next-to-me-cot. I have tried sleep training but it gets nowhere. I am also a single mum which means I have to deal with the repercussions of every failed attempt alone with a baby who already sleeps awfully. Point is, co sleeping works for us... usually.
Anyway, baby was fast asleep and far away from the edge of the bed. I put the monitor on so I could nip to the toilet. I noticed him beginning to stir so I hopped off and rushed back, but it was already too late as I heard that dreaded 'Thud.'
He cried immediately and was very distressed. I could not see any red marks on his face/head or body. He was on his arms and legs when I found him so I'm praying he broke his own fall. He settled relatively quickly. No breathing issues, no weird movement, no weird pupils, no floppiness, no confusion other than 'what just happened?!'
He is currently playing and crawling/climbing as normal, fully engaged and not confused or overly tired. No vomiting or anything. He has had 2 wees and a nice big bottle and its been about an hour since the fall.
I know I should call 111 but my fear is that they will ask us to come in. I cant get to the hospital. My parents are the only people I know with a licence but both of them have been out drinking.
Worst case; I imagine they'd offer to send paramedics out or an ambulance but knowing the NHS that will take hours and then get cancelled or just never show (not the workers fault.) My baby already has a cold so I really dont want to give him a night of broken sleep and stress if its likely enough to be fine?
There is no symptoms or changes to raise concern but I am also aware that you cannot rule out an injury without proper assessment 🫠🫠I just don't know what to do.
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Your baby is fine. It happens. Keep an eye out for any danger signs.
As he's not using his cot maybe take the mattress out and put it on the floor next to the bed so it's cushioned so if he decides to do it again he won't thud and don't feel bad u gotta pee you're doing amazing as long as he doesn't get floppy or not himself don't panic,I get it's the worst feeling
He’ll likely be fine. My daughter crawled off the bed and I felt absolutely horrible but she got over it quicker than I did even with a bruise. I got bed rails off of Amazon afterwards though which make me feel a lot safer getting out of bed with my daughter in my bed at night. Point is that if he doesn’t seem to be bothered by it, try not to feel too bad, accidents happen
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My baby fell off the bed / feeling like the worst mum ever.
My baby is 9 months old for reference.
So, we co sleep (following safe sleep regulations) as he will not settle, relax or sleep in a cot or next-to-me-cot. I have tried sleep training but it gets nowhere. I am also a single mum which means I have to deal with the repercussions of every failed attempt alone with a baby who already sleeps awfully. Point is, co sleeping works for us... usually.
Anyway, baby was fast asleep and far away from the edge of the bed. I put the monitor on so I could nip to the toilet. I noticed him beginning to stir so I hopped off and rushed back, but it was already too late as I heard that dreaded 'Thud.'
He cried immediately and was very distressed. I could not see any red marks on his face/head or body. He was on his arms and legs when I found him so I'm praying he broke his own fall. He settled relatively quickly. No breathing issues, no weird movement, no weird pupils, no floppiness, no confusion other than 'what just happened?!'
He is currently playing and crawling/climbing as normal, fully engaged and not confused or overly tired. No vomiting or anything. He has had 2 wees and a nice big bottle and its been about an hour since the fall.
I know I should call 111 but my fear is that they will ask us to come in. I cant get to the hospital. My parents are the only people I know with a licence but both of them have been out drinking.
Worst case; I imagine they'd offer to send paramedics out or an ambulance but knowing the NHS that will take hours and then get cancelled or just never show (not the workers fault.) My baby already has a cold so I really dont want to give him a night of broken sleep and stress if its likely enough to be fine?
There is no symptoms or changes to raise concern but I am also aware that you cannot rule out an injury without proper assessment 🫠🫠I just don't know what to do.
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