What To Do If Your Baby Falls Out Of Bed

First of all, stay calm if your baby falls out of bed

Babies’ bones are very fragile and fractures are not normal. If your baby falls out of bed, stay calm. You think better, and react more rationally, with a clear head.

That way, you can decide if you need to take your baby to the doctor or the emergency room, or if it was just a scare.

When shopping, consider 5 different things. First, assess the height from which the baby fell. Was it a chair, a bed or a sofa?

If your baby fell while he or she was walking, it will not have such a big impact. It will be important to decide whether to call the doctor or the emergency room.

With or without blood

Blows to the head or back are the most delicate. If your baby hits these areas, check a few things.

Check for blood, look for the wound, and cover with gauze and light pressure. If it does not stop bleeding, or the wound is very large, you should go to the emergency room.

If the wound is small and it stops bleeding when pressed, you can wait and see how it heals. Remember that a lot of blood can come from the head, even if it is not dangerous.

If there is no blood, see if there is a bulge or a notch, to determine where the blow hit. In most cases, it is simply necessary to put ice on. However, keep an eye out for other symptoms.

Vomiting or pain

If your child immediately starts vomiting after falling, it is usually a reason to take him or her to the hospital. However,  if your baby vomits a few minutes after crying, do not worry as much. 

It is normal for babies’ throats to become irritated when they cry. Next, they begin to cough, then vomit. However, if this happens repeatedly and forcefully, seek medical attention.

Pain is also a good indicator. Again, if it passes quickly, you have nothing to worry about. On the other hand, if the pain does not go away and if your child cries and screams, it is best to go to the emergency room.

Confused and disoriented

If your child is confused, disoriented and unconscious, go to the hospital. If the child is very tired and it is difficult to wake him up, you should also go to the emergency room.

Strokes are reasons to go to the emergency room immediately, as well as difficulty moving, seeing or talking.

If your child is bleeding from the ears or nose, seek immediate help. You should also see a doctor if there is blood in the whites of the eyes.

In addition, if you see deformities anywhere on the body, such as arms or legs, as well as inflammation of the scalp, see a doctor. Furthermore, if there are changes in the size of the pupils, or there are abnormal eye movements, then there are also reasons to go to the doctor.

If your baby falls out of bed, your baby is probably fine and usually behaves afterwards. In these cases, it is best to stay home and see how the child responds. Spend at least 24 hours checking to see if there are any possible symptoms.

How to keep your baby from falling

You can not always prevent your baby from falling, as it is part of your baby’s development of the motor skills. What you need to do is make sure the falls are not serious.

To reduce the consequences, there are several things you can do. Start by protecting the corners of your furniture, removing mats or making them non-slip. 

It is important that you put safety grilles for the bottom and top of the stairs, and get everything out of the way that can make your baby fall. Remove chairs and tables near the windows.

Also, when your baby is on the changing table, never leave him or her alone as there is a risk of your baby falling over. Finally, when your child is in the shopping cart, in the car, or in a high chair, he or she should wear a seat belt or harness.