Baby Fell Off the Bed and Hit Their Head?

Heres What To Look For
First take a deep breath it happens more than you might think
You know that babyproofing is important. You keep the crib empty no pillows blankets or crib bumpers. You said Thanks but no thanks when your inlaws offered you that old crib with the dropdown sides. You put your baby to sleep in a sleep sack on their back. You got this whole safesleep thing figured out. 
But even with all of your best intentions it still happens. Babies can get hurt. 
Take these common scenarios You put your baby down on your bed. You turn your back just for ONE SECOND. And ugh nightmare your baby fell off the bed and hit their head. Or you put them on the changing table simply reached for a diaper and they rolled off. 

It happens. 
Its very common that babies fall from high surfaces like beds couches and changing tables says pediatrician Laura OConnor MD. Even babies who dont know how to purposefully roll yet can spontaneously reflexively roll over when you least expect it. 
In a gutwrenching moment of panic your first thought may be to immediately scoop your baby off the floor and rush them to the emergency room. 
But first. Take a deep breath. Babies are more resilient than you think and they may just need a little time and observation before you make a rush to the pediatrician.  
Sometimes babies need emergency medical attention after falling and sometimes theyre just fine. Of course you want to be sure your baby gets the medical attention they need but you also dont want to put them and you! through unnecessary stress from an ER visit if you dont need to. 
Dr. OConnor helps explain what to look for after your baby falls and hits their head so you can make a decision about what comes next.  
What to look for when baby falls on the floor 
Elevated surfaces and babies make for a bad combination. Babies fall off beds changing tables and couches more often than you might think.  
Falls are one of the leading causes of nonfatal injuries in kids according to the U S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC. 
Even very young babies can fall. No worse time to hit that rolling over milestone than when perched on a high bed. 
Most of the time babies arent severely injured after falling off a bed but it can happen. 
The good news is that babies skulls are very resilient Dr. OConnor says. They have an open fontanel soft spot that allows for a lot of movement. Its pretty rare to have any significant injury from a baby falling off a bed but you dont want to brush off signs of something serious.  
It can be hard to tell whether your baby has sustained an injury or is in pain when they cant talk. But there are a few key signs to look for. Some are red flags to get emergency attention. Others