but don't beat yourself up over this, as the nurse told me "baby's are resilient" accidents happen, we learn from our mistakes. Babies (birth - 12 months) Just 8 months old and climbing the stairs!! It could have been so much worse. And, as everyone said, little ones bounce quite well so I'm sure she'll be ok. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Reiber comes to the same conclusion as Chadwick above, that cases with extensive injury and a history of a short fall may not have an accurate history. Magic parent strength kicked in and I was able to stop her head from slamming into the wood floor by inches. No mom in the world can keep an eye on a busy toddler every second of the day when they have a house to keep up, meals to cook, laundry to do, etc., etc., much less keep track of what an older child is opening and closing behind them as they both move at the speed of light. Her guardian Angel had her arms wrapped around your baby girl. If your child has a fall, check them for serious injury such as broken bones, severe bleeding, or signs of concussion. She said her daughter fell down the stairs from the main floor to the basement and the floors were cement. Pediatric Injuries Attributable to Falls From Windows in the United States in 19902008 Pediatrics. :) cheer up! Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. We are so lucky. If they fell on their head and have anything more than a minor bump or if your child isn't acting normally call their doctor immediately or take them to the emergency room. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. It caught on a stone and I went flying over the pram. Trust me you'll get over it soon but you'll be extra careful in future. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). I beat myself up for so long but it didn't do anything to help. If they fell on their head and have anything more than a minor bump - or if your child isn't acting normally - call their doctor immediately or take them to the emergency room. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. I still cant get that visual and sound from my head. Al. It doesn't mean you don't love that child more than anything in the world, just that you're human. She's fine.i felt so fast we never go down there but I had to pay a bill and that's where our computer is. He was unconscious for like 2 minutes (felt like hours!!) It is therefore important to become familiar with the published literature regarding the severity and type of injuries sustained from children who have fallen from various objects and heights. If your child has a fall, check them for serious injury such as broken bones, severe bleeding, or signs of concussion. Had blood vessels popped in one eye. I was carrying a laundry bag down the stairs and somehow lost my footing. Mayr https://www.uptodate.com/contents/head-injury-in-children-and-adolescents-beyond-the-basics [Accessed May 2022], WHO. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. She is okay. Never give your child aspirin, which can lead to a rare but serious condition called Reye's syndrome. Luckily my bed is a platform bed so its not lifted off the ground and our floor is carpet. Published December 22, 2020 Crime and Public Safety FOX 9 BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (FOX 9) - A 39-year-old woman has been charged after a baby left in her care died days after she allegedly did not. Apparently he yelped as he fell, but grinned from the bottom, then did a spectactular poo. Had a bad bruise in almost the exact same place and a sore, sore butt/hip on the same side. I'm still shaking and feel SO HORRIbLE. Moms, dads, partners, grandparents, birthing partners and more. Thankfully I had cinched the straps up tight before the hike and he didnt even act like it bothered him that I fell, but it was so scary! She has a bruise on her forehead and after a lot of initial crying she has been totally normal and happy all day. If you're uncomfortable with the severity of your child's fall you think they must have gotten hurt or if your child is acting irritable or confused, take them to the doctor or emergency room to get checked out. Milton sterilising fluid bleaches clothes!!! You have to forgive yourself n move on. If the computer decides that 20 minutes is enough, or that we seem too tired to play, it could just shut down - and, in doing so, help us to learn what the right time to switch off feels like. We always keep the door shut but sometimes it gets left open by accident. My baby was sitting on the kitchen island in her bumbo and fell out and onto the floorthis was her eye the day after I was so panicked I called 911 and took her to the hospital. Canyon has been going up and down the stairs for the last month or two with no problems but today he fell all the way from the top and hit the tile floor with face leaving a huge black eye!! oh man how awful! Baby is okay and you're a good mom! Continue to carefully observe your child for the next 24 hours. Read the article summaries about falls from beds. He was fine after 30 seconds of crying, but I felt (and feel) AWFUL. Baby fell off sofa! :(. ok thanks so much im taking him now ill let you know how we get on x. I'm feeling like the worst mother in the world and I just keep replaying the scene in my head. Fallschildren. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. You're a wonderful and caring Mama - *** just happens sometimes! Chiaviellos series had a higher frequency of significantly injured children (7 percent had skull fractures vs. 2 percent in the Joffe series, and one child had a subdural hematoma). American Academy of Pediatrics. He seems fine today - smiley, not a bruise on him. I called the pediatrician expecting to be told to go to the ER but they asked me a bunch of questions and said he sounds fine and just gave me some warning signs of things to watch for. This child is made of steal, Honestly don't feel guilty, accidents happen with babies and toddlers and it sadly probably won't be the last time. In those few seconds he crawled all of the way out of his room, across the playroom and apparently dove face first down the stairs. The age range of the 18 children is 1-13 years. i dont want to waste their time as he seems fine. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. Can a toddler be too tall? He's absolutely fine now but I still feel so guilty. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I had forgotten to close the basement door. Pediatrics 107(5):1188-91. https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/107/5/1188/66235/Falls-From-Heights-Windows-Roofs-and-Balconies [Accessed May 2022], Harris, V. et. Williams (1991) reports on 106 children who fell from a height of less than 10 feet and were witnessed by a non-caretaker. Yesterday 07:14. A brand new 2021 car we only had for 2 weeks. Im thankful that shes here on this earth with me to cry and play and wake in the middle of the night and want me to carry her all day and all of the other things that come with having a baby. I took a bad fall on the stairs with the baby August 3, also contorted myself to protect the baby. You'll want to make sure that your child: Falls can be serious, but the good news is that baby and toddler bones are soft, so they don't fracture as easily as those of an older child. If your child looks okay to you and seems to be acting normally: Chances are the fall didn't cause serious injury. Hello ladies, I feel like the the most terrible mother in the world. I immediately thought the worst, I could not stop apologizing to her, I swore she was getting black eyes instantly, she seemed extra sleepy after that, I called her pediatrician right away and rushed her in to have her checked out, thankfully she was okay. There were no significant injuries in this group. This happened to my 8 month old and it replayed in my head for weeks as in slow motion. babies are resilient to falls and I promise this will not be the last time she falls. All of the sudden I heard a thump and crying. It could have been so much worse. Barlow (1983) and Roshkow (1990) both studied falls from heights, again in older patients. This morningmy beautiful, sweet 11-month-old fell down an entire flight of stairs. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. It's not necessary to keep your child awake after a fall, although if they are awake it'll be easier to monitor whether they're acting okay. We only hit the last three hard. ! Which is only funny because he would never push the baby. think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. With the first we had a top of stairs gate only. "Goose eggs" on the head are common, especially in children who are just learning to get around by themselves. 2001. I'm so glad he's okay now, I feel sick to my stomach but it's made me feel better knowing someone else has been through it. Ladies and Gentlemen, let me just tell you, I fell down the stairs with the baby and it was THE SINGLE MOST FRIGHTENING THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED IN MY LIFE! Cause for concern. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000028.htm [Accessed May 2022], Nemours Foundation. I ran up the stairs and there he was lying on the floor. Mayerson Center for Safe and Healthy Children, Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). I'm slowly getting to grips with the sickly abreviations on here but that one is a mystery. 06/01/2007 23:32, ooooo goody, I have just broached the subject with dh and he seemed keen. I somehow went straight down on my bum and she was upright and fine! It's a horrid feeling when it happens though. A fall down the stairs in which you land hard on your buttocks can result in a painful butt bruise. I heard the thuds first as I approached his bedroom door and then it dawned on me and I bolted for the stairs just in time to see him landing at the bottom face down on his belly. My fiance an I fell pregnant october of 2021 and had our sweet in July, we ended up moving where we are at currently because I was pregnant. i was freeeeaking out. Oops I didn't realise you could let them sleep, sorry ignore my post. Glad your little guy is okay! If you get your baby a walker, make sure it complies with British Standard BS EN 1273:2005. Call 911 if your child experiences any of the following after a fall: Take your child to the emergency room or talk to their doctor immediately if you notice signs of any of the following: Call the doctor if your child has a headache for more than 24 hours after a bump to the head. I fell down a flight of stairs as an infant, with my grandmother. MY 19MONTH OLD JUST FELL DOWN THE STAIRS, Get the days best CHAT sent straight to your inbox, I have read and understood Netmums' Privacy Notice and Terms & Conditions. He was quiet until we got home. Everyone is welcome here! Still, falls can be serious and are a leading cause of death and injury in children under age 5. I was so mad at myself, then my fil wouldn't leave me alone about it, I felt horrible. I took him to the local hospital who were so nice, I was a state. Happened here around 11 months. Get immediate medical attention. Charlotte fell out of her highchair a couple of weeks back straight onto the kitchen floor. Urgent help! I basically slid down on my knee super hard and instantly held my arm around him to keep him from getting hurt. The patients had evaluation for inflicted injury (but some information was lacking or omitted, i.e., skeletal surveys). The authors also found that a child with significant injury was more likely to have been dropped from the arms of a caretaker (p=.003). Patient education: Head injury in children and adolescents. He's been able to go up and down the stairs for awhile on his own but he slipped and I couldn't catch him. Accidents happen and I'm sure this won't happen again!! Sorry in advanced might be long I am shaking while typing this but here it goes. Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. When it rains it pours, right? Safety for your child: 1 to 2 years. She is okay. I'm very paranoid about it and I would feel SO guilty if anything happened to him. She ended up breaking her leg, but I came up without a scratch. m. mamawildman. Joffe (1988) and Chiaviello (1994) examined injuries that result when children fall down stairs. If not then I would take him just to get checked over. Hold on to the handrail when carrying your baby up and down stairs, in case you trip. Mama bear instincts kicked in for sure. I tried to break my fall with my hand but landed on my tailbone and back and fell down about 6-7 stairs and even peed Im scheduled to get induced tomorrow night but I havent left my bed today because I caught the stomach flu from my girls. We literally preach safety all of the time. Sending you love. It doesn't make you a bad mum! THANK GOD baby is okay. Falls. And welcome to the mom is human clubwe're all in it and we all have accidents with our kids. Reiber (1993) reports on a smaller series of patients who suffered a fatal head injury with the history of a fall. The series is divided into two groups: those with a history of a minor fall (<5-6 feet) and those with a history of a major fall (>10 feet). Iv definitely been feeling the quilt and shame all day today also . Offering you some empathy and also some wisdom to keep an eye on things. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. I still feel bad and guilty that happened. Of course I felt like the worst mother on earth, Surprisingly he didn't even cry! They happen. 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229-3026 | 1-513-636-4200 | 1-800-344-2462. There was also one clavicular fracture, one radius / ulna fracture and one cervical spine fracture. i am taking each step soooo slowly now. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. Docherty (2010) also evaluated children who fell down stairs. baby is okbut i do believe she bumped her head a little while i took most of the brunt bc i tried to hold her up!!! Tarantino (1999) studied 167 patients 10 months of age or younger who sustained vertical falls 4 feet or lower. It may be difficult to differentiate abusive head trauma from accidental injury since accidental falls are common occurrences in infants and children. Read the article summaries about stairway falls. SCARY. It's no reflection of you as a parent and as other people have said they bounce back so well! When swelling occurs on the head, much of it protrudes outward because your child's skull is just under the skin. Don't blame yourself. His teeth had been pushed back into his gums. Entirely depends on the child. But we arent perfect and everyone makes mistakes. I'm the same when we first got her to hospital I thought I was gonna have social services after me. Xx, Kids that age seem to be made of rubber and just bounce i remember one of mine at about 10 or 11 months old falling off the sofa were she was lieing having her nap she smacked her head on the table leg and just got up as though nothinhg had happened this was all in the time it took to go to the loo, No it was an Argos gate! I was carrying a laundry bag down the stairs and somehow lost my footing. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. no mark nothing and acted totally normal within 5 minutes if that!! Im glad you kept her from hitting her head! and we had to go to casualty but he was fine! Plunkett (2001) examined more than 75,000 cases from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and revealed 18 fall-related head injury deaths over an 11-year period. Hopefully she didn't get to jostled, but I know it startled her. The fact that she cried when it happened is a good sign normally. If you have a car take him to casualty, if not ring for an ambulance. We took her to emergency room, doctor checked her from head to toe and said that she's completely fine. I am a nurse and my husband is a police officer. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/Pages/Safety-for-Your-Child-2-to-4-Years.aspx [Accessed May 2022], CDC. She marked up her face a bit but fortunately no egg bumps or anything, there was no red marks on any other part of her body other then her face, not even on the back of the head thank god after crying for a few minutes she calmed down and seemed 100% fine I did take her to the doctors the next day But Im still feeling down about it I cant believe what happened to my baby. Mom of the year right here. I'm petrified of Leon zooming out of the door and down the stairs! She suffered a skull fracture. You took the right steps in calling your pediatrician to make sure you didnt need to get her looked at and now you are armed with the knowledge of what to look for next time. If you child is crying, this is usually from pain or fright, and shouldn't last longer than 10 minutes. Chiaviello (1994) studied 65 patients in walkers who tipped over or fell down steps, and Smith (1997) performed a similar study on 271 children. Awe don't feel bad. Essentially he was in my left arm so I instinctively turned to my ride side to absorb the impact. What a shame! Barlow found that the shortest falls that resulted in death were from approximately 30 feet. In this study, no child sustained a significant intracranial injury from a short vertical fall. I took my eyes off her for a second and it happened that fast. We took her to the childrens hospital and they had to have her in for 6 hours until she was free from the signs of a concussion. I went to see our GP straight away, without an appointment and firstly they said they couldn't see us until afternoon. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. It was totally my fault too because of where I set him. I called the pediatrician expecting to be told to go to the ER but they asked me a bunch of questions and said he sounds fine and just gave me some warning signs of things to watch for. Accidents happen and it doesn't make you a bad mum! Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. It shocked him but he was fine as I was still semi upright. my hubby came home about an hour later to a slobbery mess hahaha he was like omgggg?!?! (Beyond the Basicos). My almost 8 month old started crawling last week and I've been trying to be so careful about shutting the door to our basement but today I messed up and she ended up falling down a flight of stairs. he had a little cut on his head. when baby was about 3 months old I fell down the stairs and also braced myself with my forearm to prevent baby from getting hurt. Falls accounted for 5.9 percent of pediatric trauma deaths. Hope you are both ok x. HELP!!! What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Basically the baby gate on the bedroom door failed and our 10 month old daughter fell down the stairs (14 steps). My heart stopped at that moment when I feel floor thud from her falling all over the stairs. .Cat blocks and prevents a baby from crawling to a fatal fall down some stairs #catsofig #gatto #dogsofinstagram . When it rains it pours, right? You're a great mother n *** happens sometimes. Hall (1989) reviewed records of pediatric deaths from a history of a fall. I took my eyes off her for a second and it happened that fast. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. What Should I Do If My Toddler Hits Her Head? She climbed the basement stairs super fast and then somehow fell down probably about 8 to 10 steps. I feel ashamed, sick to my stomach, and just terrible. Stair Safety Still an Issue But 25% of children under age 1 were injured while they were carried on the stairs, and 16% fell in a baby walker. Although a bump on the head can look scary, it doesn't necessarily mean that your child is seriously hurt. He seemed totally fine after a limited of crying, which i think he was mainly just scared. When evaluating a child with head trauma, a clinician must know when inflicted trauma should be included in the differential diagnosis. 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