This morningmy beautiful, sweet 11-month-old fell down an entire flight of stairs. let down by cafcass and social services.AGAIN!! 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 am a wreck, totally lost confidence in myself. :(. I'm ashamed of myself and sick to my stomach. Only when I burst into tears, an emergency doctor came and had a look at my LO and he is fine. 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. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. I'm feeling like the worst mother in the world and I just keep replaying the scene in my head. All rights reserved. I ran up the stairs and there he was lying on the floor. Babies (birth - 12 months) Just 8 months old and climbing the stairs!! It shocked him but he was fine as I was still semi upright. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Roshkow had slightly different findings: that the pattern of injury, including the presence of a head injury, did not relate to the height of the fall and that significant head injury was not uncommon after falls from heights >10 feet. Babies (birth - 12 months) Baby fell off sofa Babies (birth - 12 months) Baby fell off the bed anybody?? The advice is conflicting - some people say dont let them sleep, latest guidelines are to let them sleep if they are drowsy but monitor them closely. 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. 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! I had an accident with my son in the buggy. Oh lady that's frightening for sure. Older walkers may tip over more easily and harm your baby. 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. He screamed for a constant 10 mins ans i cant see no signs of a bump and hes now playing happily. She was totally fine and was her normal happy self like an hour later. Studies in younger children were performed in the evaluation of falls sustained while in a walker. All rights reserved. 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! 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). Don't blame yourself. I'm very paranoid about it and I would feel SO guilty if anything happened to him. I will never forget the day my husband dropped my son when he was a newborn. I'm so grateful that he's fine but its not fine that it happened in the first place. I am a nurse and my husband is a police officer. and we had to go to casualty but he was fine! Magic parent strength kicked in and I was able to stop her head from slamming into the wood floor by inches. He seems fine today - smiley, not a bruise on him. Sixteen percent in the minor fall group also had evidence of a torn frenulum, and another 16 percent had old fractures. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. i feel you!! I now know never ever to leave him alone for any amount of time, not even for a few seconds. I feel so guilty for having such poor judgement. i am taking each step soooo slowly now. 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. 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 didn't buckle him in because I was doing too many things at once. He was fine after 30 seconds of crying, but I felt (and feel) AWFUL. Helfer (1977), Nimityungskul (1987) and Lyons (1993) each performed similar studies of children falling from beds / cribs, etc., while in the hospital. No rhyme or reason, I just happened to slip on the edge of the step. Mama bear instincts kicked in for sure. Did you see him fall? Whatever you are going through, you are not alone. 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. I also fell down the stairs on Saturday and hurt my tailbone pretty bad. 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. Hello ladies, I feel like the the most terrible mother in the world. Can a toddler be too tall? I had two carts-Christmas shopping and the cart hit a bump and the seat slid right off. 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. With the first we had a top of stairs gate only. 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. Take him to A&E to get him checked over. Hestill co-sleepsand isquite a roller. If not then I would take him just to get checked over. Not falling, but my husband and I and baby were in our first accident with baby on Tuesday. Hang in there mama, youre doing great! Just remember that kids are SO resilient. Never give your child aspirin, which can lead to a rare but serious condition called Reye's syndrome. 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!!! I feel embarrassed, sad, guilty, traumatized all the things. No eff that Ive been in pain almost 4 months and now Im looking at surgery to repair a tear. Oops I didn't realise you could let them sleep, sorry ignore my post. My husband keeps telling me to stop because he's fine. he had a little cut on his head. If your child has a fall, check them for serious injury such as broken bones, severe bleeding, or signs of concussion. I have to get an MRI tomorrow Im 14w6d and just fell down a flight of stairs. what should i look out for? So far he's completely fine and only cried for about 30 seconds. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Pediatric Injuries Attributable to Falls From Windows in the United States in 19902008 Pediatrics. Be thankful, but keep an eye on your child. Claudia Boyd-Barrett is a longtime journalist based in Southern California and a proud, continually adapting mom of a teenager. Chiaviello (1994) studied 65 patients in walkers who tipped over or fell down steps, and Smith (1997) performed a similar study on 271 children. i cried for like an hour afterwards!! Took DD downstairs for bed and when I came out of her room I heard DS crying and knew something was wrong. 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). Luckily my bed is a platform bed so its not lifted off the ground and our floor is carpet. Falls. Three children in this series suffered a depressed skull fracture from falling against surfaces. 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. 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). Hang in there!! 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. Continue to carefully observe your child for the next 24 hours. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. 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. Hold on to the handrail when carrying your baby up and down stairs, in case you trip. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. I fell off a cliff in the South of France when I was 18 months old! You're a great mother n *** happens sometimes. I took my eyes off her for a second and it happened that fast. Just make sure you check the gate because that's scary!! I'm thought o was going to get social services out. in the moment I could've murdered my husband. It was heart breaking! Seventy four percent of patients in the minor fall category were later found to be victims of non-accidental trauma. 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. If you have a car take him to casualty, if not ring for an ambulance. I went to see our GP straight away, without an appointment and firstly they said they couldn't see us until afternoon. The worry here is that . He had stopped crying long before that ha! He was fine after 30 seconds of crying, but I felt (and feel) AWFUL. My oldest was on the trampoline with him and goes I didnt push him! Has anyone had a similar accident? She landed on the pavement with her car seat on top of her. AAP: 2022. He did not get bumped big cried really hard out of being startled and my reaction I think. Get immediate medical attention. Fractures side effects In a 2013 study of fractures caused by falls down stairs,. In addition, Smith found that the number of steps fallen down was significantly associated with skull fractures. We're back home now and she's tucked up in bed, thankfully she's fine with just a grazed eye and a bumped head. Docherty (2010) also evaluated children who fell down stairs. I still cant get that visual and sound from my head. 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. I'm still shaking and feel SO HORRIbLE. I basically slid down on my knee super hard and instantly held my arm around him to keep him from getting hurt. Prevention of falls in children. Your wee man won't remember although it'll haunt you for a little while hun. Of course I felt like the worst mother on earth, Surprisingly he didn't even cry! He screamed for a constant 10 mins ans i cant see no signs of a bump and hes now playing . Just promise yourself you'll always shut the gate from now on and you'll feel a lot better! Her guardian Angel had her arms wrapped around your baby girl. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Yes it could have been a lot worse, u r lucky. He found an incidence (based on California EPIC data) of 0.48 per million per year. So listen to your body and how youre healing and get checked out. I knew better! I still feel bad about it sometimes but i just thank God, he's all right. Apparently he yelped as he fell, but grinned from the bottom, then did a spectactular poo. She was fine and shes 5 years old now. SCARY. Head Injury. Went for a walk & Hey mamas. should i take him to ane? 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. she screamed bc she was scared!! 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. It caught on a stone and I went flying over the pram. 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. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. It was an accident. I am sure they will both be fine! Many of these accidents are preventable. 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. It really is absolutely terrifying! Baby fell down stairs. This happened to us too! The first-time mum who goes by the name. Those patients who struck concrete were also more likely to have a skull fracture (not significant). https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/Pages/Safety-for-Your-Child-1-to-2-Years.aspx [Accessed May 2022], AAP. Im so sorry that happened! Baby is okay and you're a good mom! 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. In my babys fall as well as yours, the outcome couldve been so much different. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. 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 baby fell down an entire flight of stairs this afternoon. Youre doing great momma!! He seemed totally fine after a limited of crying, which i think he was mainly just scared. Slipped on my stairs. She has a bust lip which is now healing nicely, but DH says he keeps replaying it in his head over and over! 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!! Create an account or log in to participate. 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. Signs that your child has a more serious head injury and needs immediate medical attention include: Even if your child seems fine after a bump to the head, keep a close eye on them for a day and sleep in the same room the first night so you can monitor them for any signs of a problem. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Thirty-two percent in the minor fall group were also found to have retinal hemorrhages, axonal injury or both. It's a horrid feeling when it happens though. We literally preach safety all of the time. 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. 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. If they're upset, calmly comfort them and encourage them to get back on their feet. i jabe a huge bruise on my butt cheek lol and i was terrified she was hurt but shes fine. Read the article summaries about stairway falls. She will be fine, just remember it wasn't your fault, things happen like this all the time xxx, Poor baby! I'm petrified of Leon zooming out of the door and down the stairs! 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. Undated. 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 was carrying a laundry bag down the stairs and somehow lost my footing. I picked him up thinking he was fine and as I turned him over I saw blood all over him. What Should I Do If My Toddler Hits Her Head? There was also one clavicular fracture, one radius / ulna fracture and one cervical spine fracture. Most falls will not cause serious injury. It's a long way down (8 steps) and in his walker it'd sure do some serious harm. It happens though. Iv definitely been feeling the quilt and shame all day today also . Both studies noted that single injuries to the head or extremities predominate. 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. good thing I still have some extra padding there . Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. You have to forgive yourself n move on. If your child has a mild bump on their head, and you have ruled out serious injury, you can treat it at home. ! Which is only funny because he would never push the baby. Your baby or child may have more rapid or shallow breathing than normal. My husband was working late so I had both our then 2 mo April DS and 20 mo DD by myself for bedtime. Having this online community really helps right now. I did the same the first time I carried our little guy down the stairs. are u guys ok!??! Learn more about, 7 Things I Wish I Had Known About Postpartum Depression, How Infertility and Depression Made Me Reconsider My Parenting Dream. ok thanks so much im taking him now ill let you know how we get on x. She was scared, I am bruised and sore. The first time he was much younger and I felt like the worst mom but he was fine. I know accidents happen but this is a way scarier accident than I ever foresaw us having. If your child has anything more than a light bump and/or is under one year old, call your child's doctor. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. 3 week old choking on his saliva when put down. Just looking for reassurance that Im not a terrible mom and that maybe this has happened to someone else and their baby is fine too. And I didn't feel like it made me a "bad mother". All four girls went to the dentist to get their teeth cleaned.\r \r Welcome to the Tannerites. HELP!!! 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. 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). This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. 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. He had put his teeth through his lip. You're a wonderful and caring Mama - *** just happens sometimes! The majority of injuries were bruises and other soft tissue injuries, which accounted for 35% of injuries. ohhh i know how you feel, my little one fell down from stairs as well and even cut his head on door hinge. Learn more about, Twins & Multiples: Your Tentative Time Table. A fall down the stairs in which you land hard on your buttocks can result in a painful butt bruise. 2022. 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. 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. Oh, my LO has fallen off the bed a couple of times. Had blood vessels popped in one eye. Lots of mamas end up accidentally falling down the stairs while holding their LO (my mom did) and that's nobody's fault either! The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. What's "ane"? but don't beat yourself up over this, as the nurse told me "baby's are resilient" accidents happen, we learn from our mistakes. We are so lucky. The guilty feelings get better, I promise. 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). If you get your baby a walker, make sure it complies with British Standard BS EN 1273:2005. 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. It could have been so much worse. It's not your fault. thanks ladies x. 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. Secondly, you took all of the medical steps necessary for the situation. 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). All of the sudden I heard a thump and crying. Barlow found that the shortest falls that resulted in death were from approximately 30 feet. Babies (birth - 12 months) 6 month old fell off the bed : ( Babies (birth - 12 months) Joffe (1988) and Chiaviello (1994) examined injuries that result when children fall down stairs. I was carrying a laundry bag down the stairs and somehow lost my footing. Read the article summaries about falls from beds. Taylorbeauty91 14/03/18. Awe don't feel bad. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. 2022. 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 would take your Doc's word for it. My LO fell off my bed at 6 months - not just a topple over, she went flying off at 100 miles per hour and landed with a bump that was heard clearly in the room below. Rash around toddler's mouth for months - any ideas? In this study, no child sustained a significant intracranial injury from a short vertical fall. 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. So sorry this has happened to other people too. Mayerson Center for Safe and Healthy Children, Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). At least you'll never leave the gate open again. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/prevention-of-falls-in-children [Accessed May 2022], UpToDate. Had a bad bruise in almost the exact same place and a sore, sore butt/hip on the same side. Rushing to your child's side every time they stumble will wear you out and make your child overly cautious. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Sending you love. 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). Head injury first aid. She suffered a skull fracture. I was in disbelief people can be that horrible and take off knowing a mom was screaming in tears checking on her child. Am I the worst mum on this Earth? The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. I called 911 and she was transferred to a childrens hospital. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Sorry to hear this happened! 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. Me on the other hand was a shaking, blubbering mess and my incision killed from the jolt as did my knees from the impact. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Im so afraid it caused brain damage or something :,(<\3. Your LO already forgot. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/falls [Accessed May 2022]. I could 've murdered my husband is a way scarier accident than ever. Goes i didnt push him Mama - * * just happens sometimes a reason for deleting this from! 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