My 5 month old rolled off the bed

[u/AggressiveBother2670]

So I’m currently very sick with a fever and my bf works over night so we have my little sibling’s partner helping us. Tonight they were putting my son to sleep while I was talking to my little sibling before I made dinner when I heard a loud bang. At first I thought my bf dropped something as he was getting ready but immediately after I heard gurgling screaming coming from our room. I rushed in to my son screaming and crying while my little sibling’s partner was trying to sooth him. They explained that they put him down on our bed to turn off the lights and in that short 10 seconds he completely rolled himself off our bed and hit his head on his crib as he fell. He was laying head towards the headboard not even facing the crib so it was a shocking experience. They said he immediately cried so I checked for any signs of head trauma/injuries luckily he has none. Less then 10 minutes later he was smiling and acting normal but I still called our pediatricians 24 hour line. They said he should be okay to stay home and just watch him which I was relieved about. I still feel so guilty about not being there when it happened and being the first one to grab him. I don’t blame my little sibling’s partner I understand that this is a common unfortunate accident plus they felt horrible. Since he is only 5 months old they didn’t expect him to completely turn his body and roll off the bed. I just don’t know how to properly process this guilty feel of not being with him as it happened.

[u/Evening-Resident-448]

I’m sorry this happened and I’m glad to hear the baby is okay. Continue to keep an eye on him. Nothing will really help you get over the guilt right now as it is fresh, but I can assure you that this has unfortunately happened to many moms. And again unfortunately it likely won’t be the first time you end up feeling this way as kids are unpredictable. Try to go easy on yourself.

[u/Apprehensive_Arm_330]

Been there, done that, and on a hardwood floor. My little head hitter is almost 6. My 20 year old rolled off the couch when he was a few months old; I barely walked away for a few seconds and he had never rolled before but down he went hitting the coffee table on the way. Trust me, there are so many things to feel guilty about all throughout motherhood, this isn’t one of them so don’t beat yourself up. You’ll laugh about it one day with him!

[u/Usual_Zucchini]

It’s not a matter of if the baby falls off the bed. It’s a matter of when.

[u/Hour-Ad-7165]

The same thing happened with me a few hours ago. Took the living daylight out of me. Thankfully my baby boy is okay now.

[u/Ive-Mc-86]

Glad to hear your boy is OK! Unfortunately, as a mom, the guilt doesn't go away easily but know that you are not alone in terms of both experience and guilt. I have a 20 year old daughter who's such an amazing person and I still feel guilty of things that happened when she was a baby! I think that if you're a parent who questions and feels guilty of your own actions, it means you truly care for your child and he's lucky to have such a loving mom like you. 🩷

[u/Sensitive-Coconut706]

It happens sometimes. Im glad he's okay.

[u/emmyemu]

Accidents happen! You’re not a bad mom and you responded the way a good mom would by calming him down and checking in with the doctor no need to beat yourself up

[u/Buttercake-nymph]

I remember the first time our son rolled off the bed. I don't think I've ever shrieked that loud.

Then it happened a second time for fucks sake, i just cried so hard again.

6 months now, and he's actively trying to off himself every waking moment, it's so annoying.