Whether or not a baby is injured by a fall has a lot to do with how hard that fall was and what they landed on woodward said.
Baby falls 2 feet on hard floor.
Install non skid mats in the bathtub and rugs on the bathroom floor.
Falls from an adult bed not only could harm your baby from an impact to the floor.
Your baby could also land on items like clothing soft bedding or plastic bags.
Broken limbs retinal hemorrhages skull fractures brain damage or swelling and internal bleeding are among the most severe risks associated with a serious fall.
Whenever your baby or toddler takes a serious tumble from a couch bed highchair crib or countertop for example you ll need to do a thorough check for injuries especially if he falls on his head or back.
Watch for wet areas on hard floors especially around pool and bath surfaces.
Here are signs to look for.
If for example you assume that a changing table is roughly 3 5 feet and a young baby is 1 5 feet tall then falling from a changing table is the rough equivalent of an adult falling from a 10 foot high surface.
If they have a head injury or broken bone or are having a seizure the answer is definitely yes.
The real danger occurs when a baby falls on to a hard surface from a height of 3 to 5 feet or more.