Claudia Boyd-Barrett is a longtime journalist based in Southern California and a proud, continually adapting mom of a teenager. Rash around toddler's mouth for months - any ideas? Learn more about, 7 Things I Wish I Had Known About Postpartum Depression, How Infertility and Depression Made Me Reconsider My Parenting Dream. I know you can't help feeling guilty but accidents happen hon, try not to beat yourself up about it. I misjudged, missed the last few steps, lunged forward landing on my knees and skidded along the floor. Rushing to your child's side every time they stumble will wear you out and make your child overly cautious. We arent perfect. Delivered vaginal w/ nitrous, ask me anything! Create an account or log in to participate. We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. I'm very paranoid about it and I would feel SO guilty if anything happened to him. Thirty-two percent in the minor fall group were also found to have retinal hemorrhages, axonal injury or both. 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. 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. I had a lot of people tell me, oh just give yourself a little more time to heal, you dont bounce back as easily when youre older. My brother fell down a flight of stairs in a walker when he was a baby because I left the door open when my mom had stepped into the bathroom Thankfully he is fine today. Oops I didn't realise you could let them sleep, sorry ignore my post. i feel you!! Yup, my older son has fallen down the stairs twice, one was pretty recent too. It was about 12/13 carpet flooring she landed right at the bottom. But thats how they learn and explore. I left my baby to play in the kitchen for less than a minute while I ran to check something in the living room. Falls prevention tips. Mom of the year right here. My niece fell off her bed at around the same age. Help!!! Get immediate medical attention. My heat stoped and I couldnt breathe I was freaking out.. i rushed down the stairs and my daughter was crying like crazy obviously. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy and I hope nothing like it happens again for a LONG time! In my babys fall as well as yours, the outcome couldve been so much different. It's no reflection of you as a parent and as other people have said they bounce back so well! ohhh i know how you feel, my little one fell down from stairs as well and even cut his head on door hinge. This happened to us too! Head injury first aid. Please don't let this shake your confidence! Barlow (1983) and Roshkow (1990) both studied falls from heights, again in older patients. When evaluating a child with head trauma, a clinician must know when inflicted trauma should be included in the differential diagnosis. 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). Iv definitely been feeling the quilt and shame all day today also . My son fell out of my bed when he was only a few months old, luckily he was fine but I cried and cried and cried! I'm slowly getting to grips with the sickly abreviations on here but that one is a mystery. 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. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. 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. I have to get an MRI tomorrow Im 14w6d and just fell down a flight of stairs. Am I the worst mum on this Earth? You're a great mother n *** happens sometimes. 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. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Head Injury. 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. Hugs. They postulate that stairway injuries are less severe than free falls of the same total distance and consist of a mild-moderately severe impact followed by a series of low-energy falls. Learn more about, Twins & Multiples: Your Tentative Time Table. The majority of injuries were bruises and other soft tissue injuries, which accounted for 35% of injuries. The guilty feelings get better, I promise. Still, falls can be serious and are a leading cause of death and injury in children under age 5. 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. 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. What Should I Do If My Toddler Hits Her Head? She's been an angel today. He was scared more than anything. oh man how awful! I'm thought o was going to get social services out. Taylorbeauty91 14/03/18. When creating and updating content, we rely on credible sources: respected health organizations, professional groups of doctors and other experts, and published studies in peer-reviewed journals. I don't remember going down the stairs but I got to him quickly and scooped him up and he stopped crying within 30 seconds and then went back to playing. 2022. Make sure the stairs are free of toys and other trip hazards. Mayerson Center for Safe and Healthy Children, Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). So sorry this has happened to other people too. Hang in there mama, youre doing great! I am still recovering from a bone contusion on my knee, and the physical therapist has referred me to an orthopedic for a torn labrum in my right hip. I haven't told anyone other than my husband and our pediatrician. This week my July baby fell off the trampoline, scraped his head on the tree log the older kids use as a step to get up and landed on the ground hysterical. World Health Organization. What Should I Do If My Toddler Hits Her Head? If your child has anything more than a light bump and/or is under one year old, call your child's doctor. Williams (1991) reports on 106 children who fell from a height of less than 10 feet and were witnessed by a non-caretaker. She has a bruise on her forehead and after a lot of initial crying she has been totally normal and happy all day. Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. I slipped holding the baby on a slick floor and wow the mom instincts are real. I feel so guilty for having such poor judgement. It's not your fault. 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. He had stopped crying long before that ha! What to Do If Your Baby Bumps Their Head Your Baby Falls Down There are many reasons why a baby might fall down, and may vary depending on their age and circumstances. If your child does sleep, wake them after two hours to check they are still alert. Went for a walk & Hey mamas. 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. They happen. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). 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. I took my eyes off her for a second and it happened that fast. I would take him to A and E, they never mind checking little ones over, or your docs if its near? I went to see our GP straight away, without an appointment and firstly they said they couldn't see us until afternoon. So far he's completely fine and only cried for about 30 seconds. We only hit the last three hard. My LO fell from her car seat from the top of a shopping cart onto the concrete parking lot when she was 3 months old. I am a nurse and my husband is a police officer. she cried very hard for a minute, I think possibly because I screamed and cried. Youre doing great momma!! Yesterday 07:14. These things happen to us all xx. My husband was working late so I had both our then 2 mo April DS and 20 mo DD by myself for bedtime. Learn more about, 7 Things I Wish I Had Known About Postpartum Depression, How Infertility and Depression Made Me Reconsider My Parenting Dream. 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). His teeth had been pushed back into his gums. He was fine after 30 seconds of crying, but I felt (and feel) AWFUL. If your child looks okay to you and seems to be acting normally: Chances are the fall didn't cause serious injury. Unfortunately accidents happen and there are bound to be more bumps and scrapes to come! Put an ice pack on the bump on his head. Definitely not something youd want to happen again :( good save though!! Those patients who struck concrete were also more likely to have a skull fracture (not significant). Leventhal (1993) found that it is common for children to suffer fractures from falls (60 percent of children in their study sustained a fracture from falls). Seven of the children fell from a swing, and 11 of the children fell from a horizontal surface, ladder or seesaw. My oldest was on the trampoline with him and goes I didnt push him! 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. My 13 month old fell down our full flight of stairs a couple of hours ago : ( I had just popped downstairs with her to get cleaning things as she'd been sick on the carpet (before the fall) and then we came back upstairs and I stupidly left the stair gate open then had my head down while I cleaned the sick. Your LO already forgot. Well everything was Baby Boy is here! i have 5 steps from my 2nd floor and i grabbed her from her nap and slipped on the 2nd step downi slid all the way down after falling straight on my left butt cheek!! No offence intended but if your baby has fallen down the stairs where you heard a bump bump x5 and he's not old enough to articulate if and where it hurts, why are you posting on a forum? 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. Didnt happen to me but my coworkers daughter. I was searching the forums in a panic for more info.38 w tomorrow and fell down my full flight of stairs this morning. We literally preach safety all of the time. My mom said I was afraid of our stairs for a while but was fine with anyone else's stairs. She climbed the basement stairs super fast and then somehow fell down probably about 8 to 10 steps. 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. 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. Just remember - you're human not perfect! https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/Pages/Safety-for-Your-Child-2-to-4-Years.aspx [Accessed May 2022], CDC. Just 8 months old and climbing the stairs!! In this study, no child sustained a significant intracranial injury from a short vertical fall. There were no significant injuries in this group. My husband keeps telling me to stop because he's fine. We haven't got the gates up yet and I feel so awful for not protecting him from this accident, it was a split second of me turning my attention to something else. Never give your child aspirin, which can lead to a rare but serious condition called Reye's syndrome. https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/128/3/455/30717/Pediatric-Injuries-Attributable-to-Falls-From?redirectedFrom=PDF [Accessed May 2022], MedlinePlus. Don't beat yourself up mama these things happen to everyone! Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I actually did this as a baby as well. 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. Joffe also noted that there was no correlation between severity of injury and number of steps fallen down. 1999-2022 Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Fallschildren. my hubby came home about an hour later to a slobbery mess hahaha he was like omgggg?!?! I would err on the side of caution and go to A&E - not just because of the bumps to the head but to ensure that no fractures have occurred in soft bones. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. She is still a mommas girl. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. I felt sick and wanted to die because I thought something bad was going to happen. Awe don't feel bad. Baby Day was due 1/21 but mild contractions started around 4:30am 1/19. Rivara (1993), Kim (2000), Warrington (2001), Johnson (2005), Pitone (2006), Thompson (2010) all reviewed children who suffered falls. 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). I landed on my right knee and twisted to land on my back instead of her. A WOMAN took to Mumsnet to reveal how her six-month-old baby girl fell off the bed while her back was turned - and it has had a mixed reaction. My heart stopped at that moment when I feel floor thud from her falling all over the stairs. He found an incidence (based on California EPIC data) of 0.48 per million per year. Take him to Children's Accident and Emergency. I wouldve much rather I hurt myself and was able to spare him. All rights reserved. With the first we had a top of stairs gate only. 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. Mayr 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. Just wanted to share my experience here in case this happens to anyone else and this can be searched up. Im so afraid it caused brain damage or something :,(<\3. The first time he was much younger and I felt like the worst mom but he was fine. Read the article summaries about falls from walkers and shopping carts. All rights reserved. American Academy of Pediatrics. I beat myself up for so long but it didn't do anything to help. My oldest fell down the stairs when he was 1. 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. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Hang in there!! Entirely depends on the child. infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information, Blood or watery fluid coming from nose or ears, Unequal size pupils (the dark centers of the eyes), Excessive sleepiness or difficulty waking up. 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. accidents happen she will be okay. It shocked him but he was fine as I was still semi upright. When it rains it pours, right? Having this online community really helps right now. Not falling, but my husband and I and baby were in our first accident with baby on Tuesday. I took my eyes off her for a second and it happened that fast. My boys face hit the pavement, there was blood everywhere and I had to pick my wee girl up from nursery. It's a long way down (8 steps) and in his walker it'd sure do some serious harm. 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. There was also one clavicular fracture, one radius / ulna fracture and one cervical spine fracture. I didn't buckle him in because I was doing too many things at once. 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. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Take him to A&E honey, if you are worried enough to be asking about it then you should take him to get him checked out. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. So listen to your body and how youre healing and get checked out. 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. I've never felt so bad in all my life! A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. I scooped him up and he stopped crying just in time for me to start. Yes it could have been a lot worse, u r lucky. 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 first-time mum who goes by the name. He couldn't escape the living room with the door shut and would happily go inthe play pen if needed. My daughter's behaviour is really getting me down :(. I will never forget the day my husband dropped my son when he was a newborn. Its so hard right now letting them be independent but not being able to take your eyes off them. Hope you are both ok x. My daughters 10 months and is taking steps/falling over constantly hurting herself never seems to faze her, strong little beings! A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. 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. i dont have a car omg is it that dangerous. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. If you think that your child is bothered by the bump, you can give them the appropriate dose of acetaminophen or ibuprofen. The image of my baby landing at the bottom makes me nauseous. The children in these series are older, which limits the applicability to infants. Read the article summaries about stairway falls. Patient education: Head injury in children and adolescents. Awww poor u!! You're a wonderful and caring Mama - *** just happens sometimes! Glad your LO is ok. My lo didn't fall down a whole flight of stairs, only a couple. That's heartbreaking, I'm so glad to hear baby is fine! The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. I also fell down the stairs on Saturday and hurt my tailbone pretty bad. Progressively became stronger and shorter duration, crazy poops too, but after a shower and just relaxing at home things slowed down around 11:30-12pm. I'm feeling like the worst mother in the world and I just keep replaying the scene in my head. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. my daughter fell off the bed the other day, scariest moment of my life, my bed is pretty high off the ground, i caught her before she hit the ground, but it was too late because she had already hit her head really hard on the bed frame which is metal, and it gave her a cut. Falls from greater heights can result in more injury. Hopefully she didn't get to jostled, but I know it startled her. I'm petrified of Leon zooming out of the door and down the stairs! A brand new 2021 car we only had for 2 weeks. We haven't got the gates up yet and I feel so awful for not protecting him from this accident, it was a split second of me turning my attention to something else. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Don't feel bad! Im so sorry that happened! Our BABY development emails are just what you need. I was carrying a laundry bag down the stairs and somehow lost my footing. When swelling occurs on the head, much of it protrudes outward because your child's skull is just under the skin. I have to get an MRI tomorrow Im 14w6d and just fell down a flight of stairs. I'm ashamed of myself and sick to my stomach. 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. Your wee man won't remember although it'll haunt you for a little while hun. Learn more about our editorial and medical review policies. Just remember, boys are tough and I'm sure he'll be getting himself into little bumps and bruises - probably many more to come. 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. We believe you should always know the source of the information you're seeing. It really is absolutely terrifying! Mommys can't be everywhere every second, just try not to replay it over in your head because you'll make yourself sick, I'm sure your LO doesn't even remember it happening. 06/01/2007 23:32, ooooo goody, I have just broached the subject with dh and he seemed keen. I did the same the first time I carried our little guy down the stairs. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. 2022. I still cant get that visual and sound from my head. Id avoided it for a good couple of weeks as Im iffy on stairs anyway and I had a c-section, but thought Id better take the plunge. Prevention of falls in children. You did what your supposed to do and had a baby gate etc. 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. Share your experiences with other parents and parents-to-be. Baby fell off sofa! . My 8m old pulled our blanket ladder down on him yesterday and i felt awful. i cried for like an hour afterwards!! I was carrying a laundry bag down the stairs and somehow lost my footing. So if you're a bad mother what does that make my parents! Hugs x, Thank you for your kind replies. Im glad you kept her from hitting her head! Had a bad bruise in almost the exact same place and a sore, sore butt/hip on the same side. He seems fine today - smiley, not a bruise on him. He did not get bumped big cried really hard out of being startled and my reaction I think. All of the children in this series are older, which limits the applicability to infants. Don't let the guilt ruin your special moments with your baby. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. He seemed totally fine after a limited of crying, which i think he was mainly just scared. we literally just brought him home from the NICU. If you child is crying, this is usually from pain or fright, and shouldn't last longer than 10 minutes. I know accidents happen but this is a way scarier accident than I ever foresaw us having. Many of these accidents are preventable. Seventy four percent of patients in the minor fall category were later found to be victims of non-accidental trauma. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. All rights reserved. I'm so glad your baby is okay. I fell off a cliff in the South of France when I was 18 months old! The mean age of patients was about 9 months. But all jokes aside, accidents happen and it doesnt make you any less of a good parent. 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). 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. 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. Try not to beat yourself up. i am taking each step soooo slowly now. We took her to emergency room, doctor checked her from head to toe and said that she's completely fine. Read the article summaries about fatal falls. Be thankful, but keep an eye on your child. The fact that she cried when it happened is a good sign normally. If not then I would take him just to get checked over. https://www.kidshealth.org/en/parents/head-injury.html [Accessed May 2022], Safe Kids Worldwide. 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. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Just promise yourself you'll always shut the gate from now on and you'll feel a lot better! he fell off the couch straight onto his head. Had blood vessels popped in one eye. Everything was ok aside from the fracture (no bleed); no seizures. Right after a bath with slippery hands and feet from lotion and ran down the hall before I could stop him, grabbed the banister and his hand came right off and he somersaulted all the way down. I took a bad fall on the stairs with the baby August 3, also contorted myself to protect the baby. She suffered a skull fracture. 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. 9 month old screaming all hours at night!! Although a bump on the head can look scary, it doesn't necessarily mean that your child is seriously hurt. Al. 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! 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). Just make sure you check the gate because that's scary!! 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). Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. 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