Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. It could have been worse but it wasn't. Put an ice pack on the bump on his head. 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. 2019. 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. 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. The children in these series are older, which limits the applicability to infants. i jabe a huge bruise on my butt cheek lol and i was terrified she was hurt but shes fine. Glad your baby is ok! Lots of mamas end up accidentally falling down the stairs while holding their LO (my mom did) and that's nobody's fault either! All four girls went to the dentist to get their teeth cleaned.\r \r Welcome to the Tannerites. Her guardian Angel had her arms wrapped around your baby girl. Fell Down the Stairs w/ Baby Bellem22 Nov 21, 2020 at 2:02 PM 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! Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. Well everything was Baby Boy is here! Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. When evaluating a child with head trauma, a clinician must know when inflicted trauma should be included in the differential diagnosis. I went to see our GP straight away, without an appointment and firstly they said they couldn't see us until afternoon. What a shame! Learn more about, 7 Things I Wish I Had Known About Postpartum Depression, How Infertility and Depression Made Me Reconsider My Parenting Dream. heck I still feel bad when I see the scar on her head. 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! 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 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. My oldest was on the trampoline with him and goes I didnt push him! Create an account or log in to participate. Although a bump on the head can look scary, it doesn't necessarily mean that your child is seriously hurt. https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/128/3/455/30717/Pediatric-Injuries-Attributable-to-Falls-From?redirectedFrom=PDF [Accessed May 2022], MedlinePlus. Oops I didn't realise you could let them sleep, sorry ignore my post. i had that with ethan, I left the gate open and turned to see him fall from the top to the bottom and then knock himself out on the shut gate at the bottom!! But no it doesn't make u a bad mum! Yesterday 07:14. I'm so grateful that he's fine but its not fine that it happened in the first place. Falls prevention tips. 2 year old fell and now won't put any weight on her leg, really clingy 8 month old, really getting me down :(, Help my 13 month old son has just had a fall down the stairs, i was anwering the door and thought i had shut the safety gate, i heard the most sickening loud thud x5 and presume it was his little head bouncing of them. The mean age of patients was about 9 months. and we had to go to casualty but he was fine! Baby fell off sofa! 2001. I have to get an MRI tomorrow Im 14w6d and just fell down a flight of stairs. I'm so glad you both are doing okay! I felt like I was going to throw up because I watched it like slow motion unable to move fast enough to grab him (heavily pregnant with our second). Williams (1991) reports on 106 children who fell from a height of less than 10 feet and were witnessed by a non-caretaker. But mommy guilt is not funny thing! It's a long way down (8 steps) and in his walker it'd sure do some serious harm. He was quiet until we got home. Falls accounted for 5.9 percent of pediatric trauma deaths. I took my eyes off her for a second and it happened that fast. i cried for like an hour afterwards!! 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. I picked him up thinking he was fine and as I turned him over I saw blood all over him. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/symptom-checker/Pages/symptomviewer.aspx?symptom=Head+Injury [Accessed May 2022], AAP. Three of the children who died from a fall of 1-4 feet also had associated injuries such as bruising to the head and trunk, old fractures and retinal hemorrhages. I had taken him upstairs to change his diaper and had planned on just changing him and taking him right back down so I left the gate open thinking I wasn't leaving his side so it didn't matter. thanks ladies x. Falls from greater heights can result in more injury. Yes it could have been a lot worse, u r lucky. Hugs. Barlow found that the shortest falls that resulted in death were from approximately 30 feet. A brand new 2021 car we only had for 2 weeks. Entirely depends on the child. There were no significant injuries in this group. Baby fell down stairs. BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. Milton sterilising fluid bleaches clothes!!! His teeth had been pushed back into his gums. Call a member of your family, a close friend or even a taxi to drive you down. It's a horrid feeling when it happens though. Your wee man won't remember although it'll haunt you for a little while hun. It's no reflection of you as a parent and as other people have said they bounce back so well! Head injury first aid. My almost 8 month old started crawling last week and Ive 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. Prevention of falls in children. she screamed bc she was scared!! Ruddick (2008) studied 11 infants who fell accidentally to the floor in the maternity ward; most of the infants had no findings or simple linear skull fractures. I took him to the local hospital who were so nice, I was a state. 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. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. Apparently he yelped as he fell, but grinned from the bottom, then did a spectactular poo. I am really careful with the gates now but these things do happen hun so don't beat yourself up! Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Taylorbeauty91 14/03/18. If they're upset, calmly comfort them and encourage them to get back on their feet. . https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000028.htm [Accessed May 2022], Nemours Foundation. Hold that little girl just a little longer tonight and be so so thankful! my hubby came home about an hour later to a slobbery mess hahaha he was like omgggg?!?! My daughter's behaviour is really getting me down :(. I'm slowly getting to grips with the sickly abreviations on here but that one is a mystery. I've never felt so bad in all my life! It doesn't mean you don't love that child more than anything in the world, just that you're human. You are 100% NOT a bad mom. No eff that Ive been in pain almost 4 months and now Im looking at surgery to repair a tear. :(. Most falls will not cause serious injury. We haven't had a problem with any of the others so I'm wondering if maybe we've fitted it wrong :/, I'm so sorry this happened to you. ohhh i know how you feel, my little one fell down from stairs as well and even cut his head on door hinge. She has a bust lip which is now healing nicely, but DH says he keeps replaying it in his head over and over! Studies in younger children were performed in the evaluation of falls sustained while in a walker. I basically slid down on my knee super hard and instantly held my arm around him to keep him from getting hurt. There weren't any diapers left in his drawer so I set him down in his room with a toy and walked into the next room to get a pack out of the closet not even thinking about he fact that the gate was open. Luckily I escaped with just minor injuries. 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. You're a great mother n *** happens sometimes. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/injuries-emergencies/Pages/Head-Injury.aspx [Accessed May 2022], AAP. I was just getting out of the shower and I heard a bunch of banging noises I thought it was a dresser or something falling I ran out of the bathroom in my towel freaking out because my sister was watching my one year old daughter while I was showering it turns out it was my daughter falling . Barlow (1983) and Roshkow (1990) both studied falls from heights, again in older patients. Look for signs and if you are worried then it doesn't hurt to take him in to see someone. i dont have a car omg is it that dangerous. I felt sick and wanted to die because I thought something bad was going to happen. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I'm so glad your baby is okay. The Mayerson Center for Safe and Healthy Children at Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center provides the following clinical update of literature, organized by types of falls and by mechanism of fall, specifically falls from beds, falls down stairs, falls in walkers, falls from heights and fatal falls. Everyone is welcome here! It sounds like you're suffering much more than your LO is. If your child fell on their head and has anything more than a light bump, call your child's doctor as they may need to be evaluated. oh man how awful! To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Unfortunately accidents happen and there are bound to be more bumps and scrapes to come! Turns out he slipped and slid down the stairs but held on to baby the whole time. Ok I had a reallly horrible experience too, I put my LO in a floatie in the swimming pool, not toally in, just sitting on top and I heard the door bell go (well so I thought), I left him for literally seconds as I realised no one was there and then I heard a splash as he went in, I have never moved so fast in all my life, to see him sinking was the most awful thing ever. Slipped on my stairs. Seventy four percent of patients in the minor fall category were later found to be victims of non-accidental trauma. Mom of the year right here. I beat myself up for so long but it didn't do anything to help. Dont beat yourself up. Try not to beat yourself up. Also, i fell off the stairs with him in my hands when he was just two months old. She wasnt buckled in her car seat because I was literally right in front of her pushing the cart through the store and parking lot. I had forgotten to close the basement door. are u guys ok!??! Just remember - you're human not perfect! 2011. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/Pages/Safety-for-Your-Child-1-to-2-Years.aspx [Accessed May 2022], AAP. 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. At least you'll never leave the gate open again. Accidents happen and you definitely did the best thing calling for help immediately! Definitely not something youd want to happen again :( good save though!! Yup, my older son has fallen down the stairs twice, one was pretty recent too. He had stopped crying long before that ha! She climbed the basement stairs super fast and then somehow fell down probably about 8 to 10 steps. I've never bothered with gates, I just close the doors that block off the stairs have never trusted them as my cousin got a leg stuck through one at the top of the stairs when he was only 2 bless him xx. Create an account or log in to participate. 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. It can happen to anyone- just try to be a major stickler on always shutting the gate/door. It happens though. My LOs accident taught me obviously to never use the car seat in the shopping cart but mostly to appreciate every moment with my baby, even the tough days. Fallschildren. He was fine after 30 seconds of crying, but I felt (and feel) AWFUL. I also fell down the stairs on Saturday and hurt my tailbone pretty bad. So if you're a bad mother what does that make my parents! and thank god we are. 2011. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Continue to carefully observe your child for the next 24 hours. Hang in there!! Your LO already forgot. Hopefully she didn't get to jostled, but I know it startled her. Many of these accidents are preventable. 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. 1999-2022 Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. It happens and what youre feeling is valid. Hall (1989) reviewed records of pediatric deaths from a history of a fall. Cause for concern. Yesterday my beautiful, sweet 11-month-old fell down an entire flight of stairs because I didn't latch the gate right and wasn't watching him closely enough. She seems okay but I am still shaking. My heart sank. I have to get an MRI tomorrow Im 14w6d and just fell down a flight of stairs. Sorry to hear this happened! Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Chiaviello (1994) studied 65 patients in walkers who tipped over or fell down steps, and Smith (1997) performed a similar study on 271 children. SO. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. I also fell down the stairs on Saturday and hurt my tailbone pretty bad. It will take a wee while for it to get back into sorts but trust me you will feel better soon, I live in a flat and there are stairs down to get to the front door. 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. Not falling, but my husband and I and baby were in our first accident with baby on Tuesday. Rivara (1993), Kim (2000), Warrington (2001), Johnson (2005), Pitone (2006), Thompson (2010) all reviewed children who suffered falls. The most common causes of newborn baby falls are: A caregiver falling asleep while feeding or rocking their baby, and the baby drops out of their arms https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/falls [Accessed May 2022]. 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. Of course I felt like the worst mother on earth, Surprisingly he didn't even cry! Baby fell down the stairs. Hi ladies Im writing this just to vent about what happened this past week, the LACK of care and compassion I got at the ER I just feel so defeated and sad.Last Thursday I fell down my stairs abs broke my foot. American Academy of Pediatrics. But all jokes aside, accidents happen and it doesnt make you any less of a good parent. 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. Moms, dads, partners, grandparents, birthing partners and more. in the moment I could've murdered my husband. I took my eyes off her for a second and it happened that fast. THANK GOD baby is okay. Older walkers may tip over more easily and harm your baby. If your baby has significant external injuries, is unconscious, or seems confused or disoriented, call 911 or your local emergency services. Helfer (1977), Nimityungskul (1987) and Lyons (1993) each performed similar studies of children falling from beds / cribs, etc., while in the hospital. 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). They happen. Youre doing great momma!! They conclude that the best explanation of these findings is that the history was incorrect for the seven children who died following a fall of 1-4 feet. Accidents happen and I'm sure this won't happen again!! Patient education: Head injury in children and adolescents. Just remember, boys are tough and I'm sure he'll be getting himself into little bumps and bruises - probably many more to come. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Don't feel bad! My friend's child came round age 1.5 and was much better on the stairs than mine at 3. A fall down the stairs in which you land hard on your buttocks can result in a painful butt bruise. He couldn't escape the living room with the door shut and would happily go inthe play pen if needed. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. AAP: 2022. Our BABY development emails are just what you need. i was freeeeaking out. Hi ladies Im writing this just to vent about what happened this past week, the LACK of care and compassion I got at the ER I just feel so defeated and sad.Last Thursday I fell down my stairs abs broke my foot. Joffe (1988) and Chiaviello (1994) examined injuries that result when children fall down stairs. When swelling occurs on the head, much of it protrudes outward because your child's skull is just under the skin. :) cheer up! 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. 07/01/2023 21:31. No hate please I feel horrific and can't stop crying. i feel you!! What can I do (besides fix the gate)? I am a nurse and my husband is a police officer. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. I've been trying to keep myself busy to avoid thinking about it but I've caught myself replaying it in my head too often since it happend. The fact that she cried when it happened is a good sign normally. I am afraid I won't be able to afford my baby, Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. Take him to A&E to get him checked over. It was heart breaking! 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. It shocked him but he was fine as I was still semi upright. Al. She landed on the pavement with her car seat on top of her. My husband keeps telling me to stop because he's fine. She said her daughter fell down the stairs from the main floor to the basement and the floors were cement. he had a little cut on his head. Hold on to the handrail when carrying your baby up and down stairs, in case you trip. He had put his teeth through his lip. Me on the other hand was a shaking, blubbering mess and my incision killed from the jolt as did my knees from the impact. now me?!?! Took DD downstairs for bed and when I came out of her room I heard DS crying and knew something was wrong. "Goose eggs" on the head are common, especially in children who are just learning to get around by themselves. Wrap an ice pack (or a bag of frozen peas, in a pinch) in a thin towel or diaper and hold it on the bump for twenty minutes. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. I am a wreck, totally lost confidence in myself. 3 week old choking on his saliva when put down. I wouldve much rather I hurt myself and was able to spare him. My niece fell off her bed at around the same age. So listen to your body and how youre healing and get checked out. I'm the same when we first got her to hospital I thought I was gonna have social services after me. I'm ashamed of myself and sick to my stomach. That's heartbreaking, I'm so glad to hear baby is fine! Be sure to let us know if you have any helpful tips. We took her to emergency room, doctor checked her from head to toe and said that she's completely fine. The image of my baby landing at the bottom makes me nauseous. I was just getting out of the shower and I heard a bunch of banging noises I thought it was a dresser or something falling I ran out of the bathroom in my towel freaking out because my sister was watching my one year old daughter while I was showering it turns out it was my daughter falling down the stairs (my sister thought for sure the baby gate was closed but unfortunately it wasnt. Combining these series produces 368 children who fell about 2-4 feet and had no or minor injuries (total of three skull fractures; one clavicle fracture). I'm too ashamed of myself and am afraid that my family and friends won't understand. Am I the worst mum on this Earth? I was searching the forums in a panic for more info.38 w tomorrow and fell down my full flight of stairs this morning. I landed on my right knee and twisted to land on my back instead of her. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). As long as they're okay bumps and grazes heal, hard to stop them exploring! Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. If your child has a fall, check them for serious injury such as broken bones, severe bleeding, or signs of concussion. .Cat blocks and prevents a baby from crawling to a fatal fall down some stairs #catsofig #gatto #dogsofinstagram . You did what your supposed to do and had a baby gate etc. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. It was an accident. (Beyond the Basicos). Both also noted a greater occurrence of injury in infants who fell while being carried (Joffe reported that 4 / 10 infants who fell while being carried sustained a skull fracture). Thank god my daughters okay, and your boy. 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