baby learning to sit

taraleanne · December 2013

I feel like this is a silly question but can baby hurt his head when he's learning to sit and falls and bonks his head? I've been propping him (with boppy pillow) and sitting with him a lot but ultimately I can't do that forever. Every now and then he still falls one way or the other or backward and hits his head before I can catch him. I feel awful about it. It sounds bad, he cries and settles eventually and seems normal after but could he seriously hurt his head (like a concussion or something?) and me not know it? I know bumps and bruises are inevitable, especially when they are learning to walk but what about at 6m??

TIA!

EDIT: Please ladies, I do NOT leave my baby sitting there by himself - ever. I am always RIGHT THERE. Even my fastest refluxes had not completely broken his fall sometimes. He is fast, squirmy, interested and while generally he can sit for a long time, he's obviously not completely ready by himself. I already knew that! I wasn't posting the question to get a bunch of snarky remarks that you all assume I just sit my baby there and walk away. I wanted to know how I would know if he seriously hurt himself, now or when he learns to crawl and walk etc.... as a FTM, I just don't know and so many people with older children have told me that the bonks (hard or soft) are inevitable.

taraleanne · December 2013

jdoud77 said:

If you fall an bonk your head, would it hurt? I'd imagine so.

Umm, thanks for the sarcasm but my exact question was and I quote "could he seriously hurt his head (like a concussion or something?) and me not know it?" Today's bonk made him very upset but appeared normal after a little hugging and kissing, yet I don't know what to watch for if something should be more serious than just a "bonk" in a baby.

pantsarella · December 2013

taraleanne said:

I've been propping him up and sitting with him a lot but ultimately I can't do that all the time. Every now and then he still falls one way or the other or backward and hits his head.

If you can't be right there with him to catch him, lay him down on the floor- don't prop him up. Yes, a baby can fall and seriously injure themselves. I honestly don't know the signs of a concussion in a baby, though. If you're really concerned, call your pediatrician and ask what signs to look for.

ASmallWonder · December 2013

At this age you really can't leave them sitting up alone unless you really can be with them or you have them on a foam mat because yes, they can really injure themselves. So, get a mat or practice only when you're right there until he's stable.

Slpafford · December 2013

I would not leave him alone if he can't sit up and falls over and "cries like crazy". He is obviously hurting, and of course he could seriously hurt himself depending on what he falls on/hits on the way down. I can't believe you are continuing to do something that you know is hurting your child....just wow.

trudibell · December 2013

If your baby hits his head and loses consciousness, vomits within 6 hours, or acts unusually lethargic seek immediate medical care.

taraleanne · December 2013

Slpafford said:

I would not leave him alone if he can't sit up and falls over and "cries like crazy". He is obviously hurting, and of course he could seriously hurt himself depending on what he falls on/hits on the way down. I can't believe you are continuing to do something that you know is hurting your child....just wow.

umm excuse me @slpafford. Why do you think I'm sitting with him and propping him up with my boppy pillow? I'm not continuing to let him set there unsupervised for heaven's sake and letting him bonk his head for fun. He can sit for a long time all by himself - we've been doing it together for several weeks and it gets longer and longer but he still falls every now and then and I'm right there to catch him but sometimes he is quicker than I am if I'm fixing his toy or whatever. Perhaps I didn't word my original post properly but eventually I'm going to have to not sit with him all the time and even though he seems very stable for a long time, he still falls now and again. Today I didn't catch him fast enough and he cried, I felt terrible. I'm a FTM, I'm just asking a question but thanks a lot for your assumptions and most "helpful" response. Wow right back to ya.

taraleanne · December 2013

trudibell said:

If your baby hits his head and loses consciousness, vomits within 6 hours, or acts unusually lethargic seek immediate medical care.

thank you.

Slpafford · December 2013

taraleanne said:

Slpafford said:

I would not leave him alone if he can't sit up and falls over and "cries like crazy". He is obviously hurting, and of course he could seriously hurt himself depending on what he falls on/hits on the way down. I can't believe you are continuing to do something that you know is hurting your child....just wow.

umm excuse me @slpafford. Why do you think I'm sitting with him and propping him up with my boppy pillow? I'm not continuing to let him set there unsupervised for heaven's sake and letting him bonk his head for fun. He can sit for a long time all by himself - we've been doing it together for several weeks and it gets longer and longer but he still falls every now and then and I'm right there to catch him but sometimes he is quicker than I am if I'm fixing his toy or whatever. Perhaps I didn't word my original post properly but eventually I'm going to have to not sit with him all the time and even though he seems very stable for a long time, he still falls now and again. Today I didn't catch him fast enough and he cried, I felt terrible. I'm a FTM, I'm just asking a question but thanks a lot for your assumptions and most "helpful" response. Wow right back to ya.

Your original post didn't come across that you are always sitting there with LO. It sounded like you prop him up and walk away knowing that he normally will eventually fall over.

taraleanne · December 2013

Slpafford said:

Slpafford said:

I would not leave him alone if he can't sit up and falls over and "cries like crazy". He is obviously hurting, and of course he could seriously hurt himself depending on what he falls on/hits on the way down. I can't believe you are continuing to do something that you know is hurting your child....just wow.

umm excuse me @slpafford. Why do you think I'm sitting with him and propping him up with my boppy pillow? I'm not continuing to let him set there unsupervised for heaven's sake and letting him bonk his head for fun. He can sit for a long time all by himself - we've been doing it together for several weeks and it gets longer and longer but he still falls every now and then and I'm right there to catch him but sometimes he is quicker than I am if I'm fixing his toy or whatever. Perhaps I didn't word my original post properly but eventually I'm going to have to not sit with him all the time and even though he seems very stable for a long time, he still falls now and again. Today I didn't catch him fast enough and he cried, I felt terrible. I'm a FTM, I'm just asking a question but thanks a lot for your assumptions and most "helpful" response. Wow right back to ya.
Your original post didn't come across that you are always sitting there with LO. It sounded like you prop him up and walk away knowing that he normally will eventually fall over.

Realize that now but no that's not what I do. The most I would do is stand to grab my water bottle or something and I feel terrible that he has toppled over and hit his head. I just worried he'll be seriously hurt and I wouldn't know, like a concussion or something.

steelerbaby29 · December 2013

We are working on sitting up un-assisted as well but until I know my son can sit by himself and isn't wobbly someone will sit right by him ready to catch him. I personally wouldn't want to take the chance of anything happening and it being my fault because I went to grab something.

taraleanne · December 2013

dani_brewer said:

If he is still falling over, then don't get up to grab your water bottle or fix a toy. If you have to move your attention from him for even a moment then you need to lay him down. ANYONE can seriously injure themselves from hitting their head, so of course your baby can too.

He has sat without wobbling/falling over for over 20 minutes before I decided it was time to do something else. Where do you draw the line, I can't sit beside him for the rest of his life. When he can sit for 30 mins? An hour? A friend of mine with 3 kids told me to use my judgement cause there is no answer and when baby starts walking, get used to those falls, they are inevitable and unavoidable. She says often it is the starttle of the fall, and not the fall itself that makes them cry. Even her 9month old still falls over when reaching sideways for a toy. Sometimes he even slides himself down onto his belly. Again, my question was how would I know if he was seriously hurt but thankfully one person answered that.

taraleanne · December 2013

dani_brewer said:

Actually, no, your question was "can baby hurt his head when he is learning to sit and falls and bonks his head", to which everyone has answered "yes". By the sound of your post this has happened multiple times so I would say you haven't reached "the line" yet. Yes babies will get bumps/bruises but if your child is consistently hitting his head then that is a bigger concern.

My refined question was could he seriously hurt his head (like a concussion or something?) and me not know it?

Yes, there have been 2 times that he hit his head on the mat we sit on and cried. I was sitting right there and had my hand on his back but he was too quick for me. I broke his fall but his head still tapped the floor and I believe it startled him and I was worried it hurt him too. Now a days he's very stable and then out of the blue he falls. We'll just keep practicing together in short stints I guess. I love how the wording of posts gets so misconstrued sometimes, one best be very careful with words when they type in a hurry

RoosterWrangler · December 2013

Why are you letting your baby fall and hit his head?

taraleanne · December 2013

RoosterWrangler said:

Why are you letting your baby fall and hit his head?

Well cause I think it's funny you see. Wait till your baby is mobile and interested in everything and then we'll see.

kerrydonlon · December 2013

Not a silly question at all. When DS was learning to sit I would be so nervous when he would fall over. They ARE going to fall. Even if they are experienced sitters they will still fall from time to time. If he has been sitting for 20 minutes at a time he is getting the hang of it. And no you don't have to always be right next to him but obviously close by. You should put down a foam puzzle mat and lots of pillows that way he will not be hurt. DS who is now 2 took lots of tumbles when he was learning to sit, crawl and walk and he's totally fine

. I used to bring him in to the pedi so much and they assured me he was fine and taught me what to look for. Like PP said if he vomits, is crying inconsolably or seems out of it, then call the dr. My pedi is more concerned about falling off surfaces like changing tables, beds, etc.

taraleanne · December 2013

dani_brewer said:

Your initial post conveys a very different situation than what you are describing now. If it truly was just bad wording, then I'm glad you got the answer you were looking for. Based on the crazy posts that show up on a regular basis, you have to understand how that looked.

Well when I type it in a hurry then yes perhaps I didn't get that out right. That's the problem with these forums unfortunately. I'm a FTM, I worry about everything - which is why I posted the question of course. However, babycenter.com has some really good info about baby concussion and falls. Apparently baby falls are quite common- particularly off beds and change tables! (not sure why people are leaving babies alone on a bed or a change table....eeek) here's some things that I found in case you are interested:

https://www.babycenter.com/0_concussion-or-head-injury_11257.bc

https://www.babycenter.com/0_falls_397.bc

taraleanne · December 2013

kerrydonlon said:

Not a silly question at all. When DS was learning to sit I would be so nervous when he would fall over. They ARE going to fall. Even if they are experienced sitters they will still fall from time to time. If he has been sitting for 20 minutes at a time he is getting the hang of it. And no you don't have to always be right next to him but obviously close by. You should put down a foam puzzle mat and lots of pillows that way he will not be hurt. DS who is now 2 took lots of tumbles when he was learning to sit, crawl and walk and he's totally fine . I used to bring him in to the pedi so much and they assured me he was fine and taught me what to look for. Like PP said if he vomits, is crying inconsolably or seems out of it, then call the dr. My pedi is more concerned about falling off surfaces like changing tables, beds, etc.

Thank you! That makes me feel alot better

flkong · December 2013

I'm not trying to scare you or make you feel worse but if he falls and one of those "bonks" cause injury, Child Protective Services may not see it as him "learning to sit". I had a patient who lost custody of her 8 mth old baby because she fell off the bed and broke her clavicle. Yes they fall and get bumps along the way, but your job is to minimize and prevent injury. If that means sitting with him in arm's reach for an hour, than you sit with him for an hr. Yes he can be seriously hurt.

flkong · December 2013

taraleanne said:

I feel like this is a silly question but can baby hurt his head when he's learning to sit and falls and bonks his head? I've been propping him (with boppy pillow) and sitting with him a lot but ultimately I can't do that forever. Every now and then he still falls one way or the other or backward and hits his head before I can catch him. I feel awful about it. It sounds bad, he cries and settles eventually and seems normal after but could he seriously hurt his head (like a concussion or something?) and me not know it? I know bumps and bruises are inevitable, especially when they are learning to walk but what about at 6m??

TIA!

taraleanne said:

Slpafford said:

I would not leave him alone if he can't sit up and falls over and "cries like crazy". He is obviously hurting, and of course he could seriously hurt himself depending on what he falls on/hits on the way down. I can't believe you are continuing to do something that you know is hurting your child....just wow.

umm excuse me @slpafford. Why do you think I'm sitting with him and propping him up with my boppy pillow? I'm not continuing to let him set there unsupervised for heaven's sake and letting him bonk his head for fun. He can sit for a long time all by himself - we've been doing it together for several weeks and it gets longer and longer but he still falls every now and then and I'm right there to catch him but sometimes he is quicker than I am if I'm fixing his toy or whatever. Perhaps I didn't word my original post properly but eventually I'm going to have to not sit with him all the time and even though he seems very stable for a long time, he still falls now and again. Today I didn't catch him fast enough and he cried, I felt terrible. I'm a FTM, I'm just asking a question but thanks a lot for your assumptions and most "helpful" response. Wow right back to ya.

PrimRoseMama · December 2013

Dude. Watch your kid. You got your answers. Don't leave him unassisted until he can do it without falling over. JFC.

I get it. Babies will fall. Also, "the just you wait" is being busted out. That's laughable. I never allowed my kid to sit unassisted until she actually could do it.

No you "can't sit with him forever" but lay him down to get your water or pee. Yes, he could seriously injure himself falling like that. Gravity + hard surface + skull can always result in a grave injury.

This is a case of common sense not being common. Use your brain!

BelhurstBride · December 2013

Why did you the question if you're just going to argue w anyone who doesn't agree with you?

cortxo1014 · December 2013

You guys are mean. Don't sit and bash someone. She just said she worded it wrong. Back off.
Tara Leanne, my daughter is in the process of sitting up too. I'll sit there for about 45 minutes while she plays while sitting up. I just put a ton of pillows next to her and behind her. She hasn't fallen over though yet so *knock on wood*. And that was a perfectly good question. I know it seems easier to ask these moms here, but most of the time if you're a FTM, they'll just criticize every question and answer. Better off getting on babycenter.com or I read what to expect in the first year! Merry Christmas!!

taraleanne · December 2013

cortxo1014 said:

You guys are mean. Don't sit and bash someone. She just said she worded it wrong. Back off. Tara Leanne, my daughter is in the process of sitting up too. I'll sit there for about 45 minutes while she plays while sitting up. I just put a ton of pillows next to her and behind her. She hasn't fallen over though yet so *knock on wood*. And that was a perfectly good question. I know it seems easier to ask these moms here, but most of the time if you're a FTM, they'll just criticize every question and answer. Better off getting on babycenter.com or I read what to expect in the first year! Merry Christmas!!

Thank you- yes, I know, some people really take things too far. I do not leave my baby to sit there by himself while I walk away, I'm always right there. Funny how all of the people I asked in person, after I explained to them what happens (which is always easier in person than on an internet forum) they all laughed at me and told me to get over it before he learns to crawl, pull himself up and walk. Oh well, let them think what they want! Thanks and Merry Christmas too

taraleanne · December 2013

PrimRoseMama said:

Dude. Watch your kid. You got your answers. Don't leave him unassisted until he can do it without falling over. JFC. I get it. Babies will fall. Also, "the just you wait" is being busted out. That's laughable. I never allowed my kid to sit unassisted until she actually could do it. No you "can't sit with him forever" but lay him down to get your water or pee. Yes, he could seriously injure himself falling like that. Gravity + hard surface + skull can always result in a grave injury. This is a case of common sense not being common. Use your brain!

I'm already doing what you suggested above in bold but thankyouverymuch for your most helpful advice. I remember you, you love dishing out crap advice like this which I presume is with the intention to make other mothers who aren't as perfect as yourself feel bad about themselves but sorry you won't get that from me. You do however remind me that this forum isn't the place to ask questions. I'm better off asking someone in my real life who doesn't skew things Waaaay out of proportion because I didn't word my original question right. You people just looooove to read way too much into things. Thanks for the reminder though!

taraleanne · December 2013

msspeedymarie said:

taraleanne said:

PrimRoseMama said:

Dude. Watch your kid. You got your answers. Don't leave him unassisted until he can do it without falling over. JFC. I get it. Babies will fall. Also, "the just you wait" is being busted out. That's laughable. I never allowed my kid to sit unassisted until she actually could do it. No you "can't sit with him forever" but lay him down to get your water or pee. Yes, he could seriously injure himself falling like that. Gravity + hard surface + skull can always result in a grave injury. This is a case of common sense not being common. Use your brain!

I'm already doing what you suggested above in bold but thankyouverymuch for your most helpful advice. I remember you, you love dishing out crap advice like this which I presume is with the intention to make other mothers who aren't as perfect as yourself feel bad about themselves but sorry you won't get that from me. You do however remind me that this forum isn't the place to ask questions. I'm better off asking someone in my real life who doesn't skew things Waaaay out of proportion because I didn't word my original question right. You people just looooove to read way too much into things. Thanks for the reminder though!

You have to remember that we only know what you tell us. We have to make assumptions based off your own words, when you don't give all the information. You've been around here long enough to know how TB works, and how people will react. Sorry people can't read your mind.

Fair enough. Just wish people wouldn't always assume the worst case. Forums are difficult in that you can never really give all the information- that's a given and people forget that. I think people just like to find questions they really don't like and use it as a way to spew snark and wit.

imakeeff0rts · December 2013

Your refluxes can't catch your baby? Sounds like a personal problem to me.

taraleanne · December 2013

imakeeff0rts said:

Your refluxes can't catch your baby? Sounds like a personal problem to me.

Good idea. Got an appt with the doc for next week!

Geeze, we'll see how you feel when it happens to you one day.

Murphie82 · December 2013

taraleanne said:

PrimRoseMama said:

Dude. Watch your kid. You got your answers. Don't leave him unassisted until he can do it without falling over. JFC. I get it. Babies will fall. Also, "the just you wait" is being busted out. That's laughable. I never allowed my kid to sit unassisted until she actually could do it. No you "can't sit with him forever" but lay him down to get your water or pee. Yes, he could seriously injure himself falling like that. Gravity + hard surface + skull can always result in a grave injury. This is a case of common sense not being common. Use your brain!

I'm already doing what you suggested above in bold but thankyouverymuch for your most helpful advice. I remember you, you love dishing out crap advice like this which I presume is with the intention to make other mothers who aren't as perfect as yourself feel bad about themselves but sorry you won't get that from me. You do however remind me that this forum isn't the place to ask questions. I'm better off asking someone in my real life who doesn't skew things Waaaay out of proportion because I didn't word my original question right. You people just looooove to read way too much into things. Thanks for the reminder though!

How is any of what Prim said "crap advice"? It sounds like pretty good advice to me...

taraleanne · December 2013

somerandomchick said:

taraleanne said:

PrimRoseMama said:

Dude. Watch your kid. You got your answers. Don't leave him unassisted until he can do it without falling over. JFC. I get it. Babies will fall. Also, "the just you wait" is being busted out. That's laughable. I never allowed my kid to sit unassisted until she actually could do it. No you "can't sit with him forever" but lay him down to get your water or pee. Yes, he could seriously injure himself falling like that. Gravity + hard surface + skull can always result in a grave injury. This is a case of common sense not being common. Use your brain!

I'm already doing what you suggested above in bold but thankyouverymuch for your most helpful advice. I remember you, you love dishing out crap advice like this which I presume is with the intention to make other mothers who aren't as perfect as yourself feel bad about themselves but sorry you won't get that from me. You do however remind me that this forum isn't the place to ask questions. I'm better off asking someone in my real life who doesn't skew things Waaaay out of proportion because I didn't word my original question right. You people just looooove to read way too much into things. Thanks for the reminder though!

How is any of what Prim said "crap advice"? It sounds like pretty good advice to me...
@primerosemama always gives the best advice, just not the advice the OP wants to hear.

Perhaps - but her delivery is something to be desired. Besides, she never answered my question. Most of you just quickly skim the question, assume the worst and then go on a rant - though I'll never understand why. Some of you get your rocks off by spewing sarcasm and wit and making it sound like the OP is an idiot. Whatever though, my only mistake was continuing the conversations with people who know absolutely nothing about me or my child or how we are. I've got the answers I need from a few kind people on here, otherwise I'm done on this thread. Later!

redhead610 · December 2013

taraleanne said:

somerandomchick said:

Murphie82 said:

taraleanne said:

PrimRoseMama said:

Dude. Watch your kid. You got your answers. Don't leave him unassisted until he can do it without falling over. JFC.

I get it. Babies will fall. Also, "the just you wait" is being busted out. That's laughable. I never allowed my kid to sit unassisted until she actually could do it.

No you "can't sit with him forever" but lay him down to get your water or pee. Yes, he could seriously injure himself falling like that. Gravity + hard surface + skull can always result in a grave injury.

This is a case of common sense not being common. Use your brain!

I'm already doing what you suggested above in bold but thankyouverymuch for your most helpful advice. I remember you, you love dishing out crap advice like this which I presume is with the intention to make other mothers who aren't as perfect as yourself feel bad about themselves but sorry you won't get that from me. You do however remind me that this forum isn't the place to ask questions. I'm better off asking someone in my real life who doesn't skew things Waaaay out of proportion because I didn't word my original question right. You people just looooove to read way too much into things. Thanks for the reminder though!

How is any of what Prim said "crap advice"? It sounds like pretty good advice to me...

@primerosemama always gives the best advice, just not the advice the OP wants to hear.

Perhaps - but her delivery is something to be desired. Besides, she never answered my question. Most of you just quickly skim the question, assume the worst and then go on a rant - though I'll never understand why. Some of you get your rocks off by spewing sarcasm and wit and making it sound like the OP is an idiot. Whatever though, my only mistake was continuing the conversations with people who know absolutely nothing about me or my child or how we are. I've got the answers I need from a few kind people on here, otherwise I'm done on this thread. Later!

Perhaps? No op, you are wrong. It is NOT crap advice to tell a parent not to leave their child sitting unattended when they could fall over. And the advice isn't just for you, it is for anyone reading this thread. If no one mentioned that it was a bad idea, some dumb lurker may think otherwise and leave their baby unattended. Better safe than sorry.

imakeeff0rts · December 2013

taraleanne said: imakeeff0rts said: Your refluxes can't catch your baby? Sounds like a personal problem to me. Good idea. Got an appt with the doc for next week!
Geeze, we'll see how you feel when it happens to you one day. ------------ It won't happen to me, and do you know why? I'm not stupid enough to turn my back with my infant is doing a potentially harmful activity.

I know that my child can't sit up on his own. So I support him...which is what you're supposed to be doing. Oh, wait...

It's pretty ridiculous that you're bitching about people being snarky to you and then you turn around and do the exact same thing. You can't have your cake and eat it, too.

Also, @Primrosemama doesn't give "crap advice". You think it's crap because you know you're doing something wrong and she called you on it. Seriously, with a post this stupid how did you not expect people to question your parenting?

You asked if your kid can seriously injure himself if he hits his head. Well, no fucking shit. Pull your head out of your ass for two seconds and think.

PrimRoseMama · December 2013

@taraleanne : please show me a post where I have claimed to be perfect or better than anyone else? I simply used my common sense when my children are learning to sit. That is not claiming perfection. That's using common sense.

Really, I don't aim to snark etc. I am simply expressing myself & how I feel about posts on the internet. You can ask questions all you want. Just remember to strap a 2x4 to your spine & wear your big girl panties. You are asking, in the most basic way, if a child can hurt themselves falling from a sitting position. The answer is yes. So be more attentive & don't assume they can do it.

Look, shit happens & babies fall. Even the most helicopter parent will have a kid injure themselves. However, don't get butthurt when you admit to doing careless shit & then ask an obvious question about said careless shit.

You did something stupid. Welcome to the club. Take the advice as is & move on. You won't be the first or last mom whose kid has taken a tumble.

PrimRoseMama · December 2013

taraleanne said:

PrimRoseMama said:

Dude. Watch your kid. You got your answers. Don't leave him unassisted until he can do it without falling over. JFC.

I get it. Babies will fall. Also, "the just you wait" is being busted out. That's laughable. I never allowed my kid to sit unassisted until she actually could do it.

No you "can't sit with him forever" but lay him down to get your water or pee. Yes, he could seriously injure himself falling like that. Gravity + hard surface + skull can always result in a grave injury.

This is a case of common sense not being common. Use your brain!

I'm already doing what you suggested above in bold but thankyouverymuch for your most helpful advice. I remember you, you love dishing out crap advice like this which I presume is with the intention to make other mothers who aren't as perfect as yourself feel bad about themselves but sorry you won't get that from me. You do however remind me that this forum isn't the place to ask questions. I'm better off asking someone in my real life who doesn't skew things Waaaay out of proportion because I didn't word my original question right. You people just looooove to read way too much into things. Thanks for the reminder though!

Dude, we "didn't read into things". You said you got up to adjust something. Do I have to quote you?

PrimRoseMama · December 2013

"I've been propping him (with boppy pillow) and sitting with him a lot but ultimately I can't do that forever."

Propping him with a Boppy is not "right there". Sitting with him in your lap, supported, & there to catch him if he falls back is "right there". You can't do that "forever" but long enough to keep him from hurting himself. What else are you doing? 20 minutes is not that long.

No where in your post do you say that you are even that close to him. Nice back pedaling though. You can't leave out information & then get mad when we go off what you've given us. As far as we are concerned your OP made it sound like he was falling on the regular & smacking his head because you "couldn't sit with him forever". We aren't out of line because THAT IS WHAT YOU WROTE.

Stop putting him in harms way because you can't be bothered to sit behind him & be with him while he's learning. Shit, a bumbo chair or even a high chair would work. He's strapped in or supported if you are cooking or whatever. Jesus Christ.

Do NOT whine & complain that we are mean. We are injecting some sorely needed common sense into your world. Don't do stupid shit & admit to it online if you don't want people to point out that it's stupid shit.

My toddler whines less than you & your white knight do.

PrimRoseMama · December 2013

taraleanne said:

somerandomchick said:

Murphie82 said:

taraleanne said:

PrimRoseMama said:

Dude. Watch your kid. You got your answers. Don't leave him unassisted until he can do it without falling over. JFC.

I get it. Babies will fall. Also, "the just you wait" is being busted out. That's laughable. I never allowed my kid to sit unassisted until she actually could do it.

No you "can't sit with him forever" but lay him down to get your water or pee.

Yes, he could seriously injure himself falling like that. Gravity + hard surface + skull can always result in a grave injury.

This is a case of common sense not being common. Use your brain!

I'm already doing what you suggested above in bold but thankyouverymuch for your most helpful advice. I remember you, you love dishing out crap advice like this which I presume is with the intention to make other mothers who aren't as perfect as yourself feel bad about themselves but sorry you won't get that from me. You do however remind me that this forum isn't the place to ask questions. I'm better off asking someone in my real life who doesn't skew things Waaaay out of proportion because I didn't word my original question right. You people just looooove to read way too much into things. Thanks for the reminder though!

How is any of what Prim said "crap advice"? It sounds like pretty good advice to me...

@primerosemama always gives the best advice, just not the advice the OP wants to hear.

Perhaps - but her delivery is something to be desired. Besides, she never answered my question.

@taraleanne :

My assessment that you lack common sense is still correct. It appears that you also lack the ability to read. I did, indeed answer your question quite directly:

Your question was, "can baby hurt his head when he's learning to sit and falls and bonks his head? could he seriously hurt his head (like a concussion or something?) and me not know it? I know bumps and bruises are inevitable, especially when they are learning to walk but what about at 6m??"

I answered:
"Yes, he could seriously injure himself falling like that. Gravity + hard surface + skull can always result in a grave injury."

You clearly aren't getting the answers you want to hear with the amount of sugar coating you desire. Tough cookies. I may be a snarky bitch, but my advice is still good & I did answer your question. Stop sniveling because you got your ass handed to you.

PrimRoseMama · December 2013

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313Meg · December 2013

I wasn't even going to say anything but I will. I know my kid would fall over eventually so I would never leave him unattended. Walking is very different than sitting by you. My baby has not hurt himself by falling over and hitting his head because I don't let him. I am just confused on how that can happen. When he starts walking I know it will happen but I will do my absolute best to ensure I can reduce his chances of getting hurt.

I don't get how your baby can fall over and hit his head if you are right there? Sounds like most of us have not had issues with tippy babies hitting heads.

Hopefully your baby is ok now and it doesn't happen again.

flkong · December 2013

cortxo1014 said:

You guys are mean. Don't sit and bash someone. She just said she worded it wrong. Back off. Tara Leanne, my daughter is in the process of sitting up too. I'll sit there for about 45 minutes while she plays while sitting up. I just put a ton of pillows next to her and behind her. She hasn't fallen over though yet so *knock on wood*. And that was a perfectly good question. I know it seems easier to ask these moms here, but most of the time if you're a FTM, they'll just criticize every question and answer. Better off getting on babycenter.com or I read what to expect in the first year! Merry Christmas!!

Maybe the OP's question was from true ignorance (not knowing). But if you don't think a baby hitting his head several times required firm advice, then you're the real ass here.

diana.filipi · December 2013

huh, I'm late to this and am not going to read all the posts but I let my kids sit on their own even when they are learning. I am not a hoverer. To the OP, I guess he COULD do more than a bonk, like a concussion, but I think it's not likely if you've got carpet or have padded it some with a blanket of some such. Every one of my kids toppled over without me sitting right there. I only read a couple responses but it seemed some mamas were telling you you should have laid him down and not left him to sit on his own AT ALL. I can't imagine hovering over my baby that much. Babies are tough. I would keep letting him practice without you right on top of him. I usually sit nearby or on the couch or am off doing dishes or laundry and I figure (correctly I might add) that if baby topples I'll find him on his back or belly still playing. Sometimes there are tears but you know, sometimes there are tears even without a fall. Some kisses and a snuggle and they are ready to continue exploring.

diana.filipi · December 2013

In the pic in my siggy the baby, Oscar, had been sitting up playing with the pink laptop toy. I was at the dining room table in the other room (within sight which is how I got the cute pic). He fell backward, rolled over, and was off to play some more. If I had been right on him he probably wouldn't have moved right through it, there would have been more drama.

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