My Baby Fell off the Bed Last Night

Both my boys have fallen off the bed, couch, chair, and off my lap (I was exhausted and relaxed my arms and he just rolled down my leg to the floor).

At eight months he's probably trying to crawl and he's probably rolling as well. If you leave him on the bed again, put pillows on the floor along the sides of the bed. If you cover him with a blanket you can tuck the blanket under the sides of the bed so that if he falls the blanket will break his fall.

But as another poster mentioned.....if he's acting normal, then he's probably fine.

Kim

To keep him from getting hurt I suggest you put him in his crib. If you want him close to you the put the crib touching your bed so you can touch him. The falls can hurt him. If you don't want to do the crib thing... Take extra pillows (or couch cushions and put them next to the bed so if he does roll off he'll land on those. Also if you have a nightstand move that so if he rolls off he doesn't hit his head on it.

Signs of a concussion are usually lethargy and vomiting. Kids are amazingly...bouncy. My kids have fallen out of cribs, off beds, couches, dressers and yet are just as normal as the next child. You know his behavior so if it's changed in any way, it might help with your peace of mind to have him looked at. Babies at this age are so squirmy & he's probably just all over the place in your bed so he's liable to do it again. Don't mean to scare you but I swore my kids were wrestling bears when they slept.

It may be time to introduce him to his own bed. I have seen too many moms and dads struggle with getting a child out of their bed & into their own space. I'm shocked my best friend & her husband even had a 2nd child because her son refused to sleep in his own bed till he was almost in school. They were able to at least get him on a cot in their room. I know how precious it is to have this warm, sweet, cuddly baby next to you, I have 5. But for his safety & your sanity later, I would suggest trying to move him to his own bed. And please don't take this as a judgement on your parenting. I do know people that have a family bed so I know it's done, just know I've seen the struggles they have afterwards.

Give him extra cuddle today and know that he's probably ok.

He's probably fine. Just keep an eye out for any different behavior. If you are really worried then take him to the doctor. I also agree that it might be time for him to be introduced to his crib or own bed.

HI E.:) Our second son was 6 weeks old when he fell out if the car seat head first onto the tile floor. We just moved so I was working on putting stuff away and had him in his car seat next to me......he was not buckled and when I picked up the car seat the handle was not locked and it went forward. He was crying so hard, so was I......my husband ran down and took him to the ER. I had to stay behind with our oldest who was sleeping.OH my gosh, waiting for that call from the hospital ....felt like it was forever......Well they did a CT scan and there was nothing.........nothing at all. I give all the glory to God!!!!! Babies can take a lot more than we think. My husband traveled to the third world countries and how babies get handled there after the birth.....you would think they would not live past their first day. Your baby is probably just fine, but if you're worried, I would call your ped. We coslept will both of our boys started rolling over.....after that they went to their cribs and loved it.

My daughter fell off the bed when she was 6 months old and I felt HORRIBLE! I cried for 2 days, even though she was fine. I was standing right there trying to take off the baby carrier and it got tangled in my hair, next thing I know she was on the floor at my feet screaming. When they scream, it's a good sign! Both of my children (son 5 1/2, daughter now 9months) slept with me, but when my son started moving around more at night I put the Pack N Play right next to the bed where I could reach him quickly to comfort him back to sleep, and not worry about him crawling or wiggling off of the bed. I will soon be doing the same for my daughter although she doesn't wiggle around as much as my son did. I've been a LOT more watchful of her since, but if you're afraid of your son moving around too much at night try the pack n play next to the bed. My son hated to play in it, but he loved to sleep in it! By the way, almost every Mother I know has had a kid fall off the bed!!

if you really want to keep your son sleeping in your bed, try the side rails that you put on toddlers beds when they transition out of a crib. this should keep him from rolling out.

If he fell and he has a knot on his head you need to watch that knot. If it starts sinking in you need to take him to the Dr. Also if he started vomiting or if he passed out he needs to go to the Dr. If he didn't do anything of these things then just watch his knot.(If he had one). Now you should be concerned if the last time he fell and say he fractured his skull. And this time he fell again and hit his head. Then yes you do need to be concerned and call your childs Dr. Other then what I have told you just watch him. Pediatric nurse--Jessie

my daughter fell off stuff all the time. even when i right there with her. they may seem like they are immobile, but they aren't...and they move like lighteningg. babies are very resilient. just watch him. if he starts acting differently then have him checked, but if he's acting normally now, then he's probably ok.

Hey E.,

I also love co-sleeping! My suggestion is to get a bedrail for either your side of the bed or both. When my son sleeps with me, he sleeps between me and the bedrail. My husband would roll over on him and never know it! The one I use is simular to this one, but I got mine at a consignment store for $12! Maybe this might help you!!
http://www.safety1st.com/product/detail.asp?ID=2779