My Son Fell Out of the Crib this morning...

[kah]

OMG. I had to change his diaper while he was sleeping, and I forgot to pull the side back up. This morning he must've leaned over the side and fallen out. I think he was more scared than hurt, but now he's trying to climb out. WTF???

[Trazalca]

OMG. I had to change his diaper while he was sleeping, and I forgot to pull the side back up. This morning he must've leaned over the side and fallen out. I think he was more scared than hurt, but now he's trying to climb out. WTF???

If he's scared, then don't put him back in the crib right away so quick.
The last thing you want is for him to associate being in the crib
with falling off and getting hurt/scared. Just hold him.
Be with him for at LEAST 15-20 minutes to give him a chance to calm
down, and forget what happened. Then gently put him back in the crib proper,
constantly reassuring him that everything will be fine.

[kah]

If he's scared, then don't put him back in the crib right away so quick.
The last thing you want is for him to associate being in the crib
with falling off and getting hurt/scared. Just hold him.
Be with him for at LEAST 15-20 minutes to give him a chance to calm
down, and forget what happened. Then gently put him back in the crib proper,
constantly reassuring him that everything will be fine.


Oh, I didn't put him back in till late this morning. But now he thinks it's a game, and he is trying to climb out.

[Cncrman]

Two words...Bungie cords.

That's all I'm saying.

[omicron]

I prefer Duct Tape. Keeps em from rolling around.

Omi

[Cncrman]

Man, you can really tell Omi isn't a parent.

Bungies for jumping/falling kids. Duct tape is for crying kids.

Geez, so much to teach you.