When my first child, Max, was just nine months old, we took a trip to Ireland. We dreaded the lengthy flight — but it turned out alright. We were also anxious about the long drives through the stunning countryside — which ended up being a breeze. However, we were blissfully unaware of what we should have been worried about: the hotel room and its king-sized bed.
As we wrapped up our journey, our little one had been surprisingly well-behaved. Sure, he didn’t sleep on the plane, but he didn’t scream either. Instead, he was a curious little explorer, even making a few fellow passengers chuckle. That felt like a major victory.
Upon landing and picking up our rental car, Max decided to celebrate with a blowout of epic proportions in the backseat. Ah, the joys of parenting! But you know what else comes with this territory? The inevitable tumble off the bed.
In our hotel room, I plopped our unusually well-mannered 9-month-old on that enormous bed and headed to the bathroom. I stumbled upon something amusing (which I’ve completely blanked on), and I called my wife over to share the laugh. Just seconds later, we heard a thud followed by a wail.
Yes, our baby had fallen off the bed in a foreign land. I can’t even begin to describe the panic that set in.
When your baby takes a dive off the bed, the couch, or even a chair, or when you unwittingly let go of your little one before they’re ready (I swear, I only did that once to a friend’s kid!), feelings of anxiety and guilt can be overwhelming. The worry floods in: Is his nose broken? Does he have a concussion? How do you even check for that?! And on and on.
In my case, Max turned out to be just fine. Fast forward nearly six years, and he’s still thriving — especially if you consider his mischievous antics as a measure.
The truth is, when your baby tumbles off the bed, they’re usually okay. Those adorable, squishy heads are surprisingly resilient. Thankfully, most parents have been through this little mishap at some point. Kids are quick, and one moment they’re immobile, and the next, they’re launching themselves off furniture like tiny daredevils. Nature’s got their backs, giving them those soft noggins to help prevent serious injuries.
But for us parents, that day in Ireland was stressful. We didn’t feel okay for hours (not even after a few pints). And six years later, when baby number two, Leo, had his own little spill off the bed — twice! — it was déjà vu. But the kid is thriving too, sporting a big smile that could brighten anyone’s day. Maybe we need to get him checked out, though; he’s a bit too cheerful.
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In summary, while it’s natural to worry when your little one takes a tumble, remember that they’re often more resilient than you think. Just keep an eye on them, and know that the majority of kids bounce back from these little accidents.