HELP!!! Her guardian Angel had her arms wrapped around your baby girl. 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. No rhyme or reason, I just happened to slip on the edge of the step. 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! But no it doesn't make u a bad mum! Hugs x, Thank you for your kind replies. 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. I actually did this as a baby as well. 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. Take him to A&E to get him checked over. American Academy of Pediatrics. Yesterday 07:14. Take him to Children's Accident and Emergency. My heart sank. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. hiya my daughter fell down the stairs when she was 16 months (17 months now). Our poor pediatrician had to listen to me crying on the phone and remind me I was a good mom and accidents happen. Please don't let this shake your confidence! 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 She will be fine, just remember it wasn't your fault, things happen like this all the time xxx, Poor baby! With the first we had a top of stairs gate only. Unfortunately accidents happen and there are bound to be more bumps and scrapes to come! I took him to the local hospital who were so nice, I was a state. It really is absolutely terrifying! Most falls will not cause serious injury. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. I felt like such a bad mum so I know what you are going through but my OH stayed home and took her to the hosp with me and just sat me down (in the middle of my crying my eyes out) and just said that this stuff happens all the time and just be thankful that nothing is wrong and use this as a learning curve. American Academy of Pediatrics. 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!! This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. 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. URGENT ADVICE - SON HAD BLOOD COMING OUT OF HIS BOTTOMHELP! I'm too ashamed of myself and am afraid that my family and friends won't understand. She was fine and shes 5 years old now. It could have been so much worse. Although a bump on the head can look scary, it doesn't necessarily mean that your child is seriously hurt. In these series, 10 percent (Smith) and 15 percent (Chiaviello) of patients suffered skull fractures and 1 percent and 8 percent, respectively, had intracranial bleeds. now me?!?! I picked him up thinking he was fine and as I turned him over I saw blood all over him. Both studies noted that single injuries to the head or extremities predominate. If you think that your child is bothered by the bump, you can give them the appropriate dose of acetaminophen or ibuprofen. 9 month old screaming all hours at night!! 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 . My son fell off our bed last week, and I felt so bad! She said her daughter fell down the stairs from the main floor to the basement and the floors were cement. SCARY. He was fine after 30 seconds of crying, but I felt (and feel) AWFUL. If your child has a fall, check them for serious injury such as broken bones, severe bleeding, or signs of concussion. If not then I would take him just to get checked over. Many of these accidents are preventable. My heart stopped at that moment when I feel floor thud from her falling all over the stairs. Never give your child aspirin, which can lead to a rare but serious condition called Reye's syndrome. Get immediate medical attention. I was in disbelief people can be that horrible and take off knowing a mom was screaming in tears checking on her child. Sending you love. Had a bad bruise in almost the exact same place and a sore, sore butt/hip on the same side. Your baby knows you love her. You're a great mother n *** happens sometimes. 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. Try not to beat yourself up. babies are resilient to falls and I promise this will not be the last time she falls. He was quiet until we got home. ok thanks so much im taking him now ill let you know how we get on x. 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! Still, falls can be serious and are a leading cause of death and injury in children under age 5. Accidents happen and it doesn't make you a bad mum! If your child has a mild bump on their head, and you have ruled out serious injury, you can treat it at home. BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. Definitely not something youd want to happen again :( good save though!! should i take him to ane? These things happen to us all xx. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. I misjudged, missed the last few steps, lunged forward landing on my knees and skidded along the floor. Falls from greater heights can result in more injury. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Baby fell down the stairs. 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. :) cheer up! m. mamawildman. . Basically the baby gate on the bedroom door failed and our 10 month old daughter fell down the stairs (14 steps). Luckily my bed is a platform bed so its not lifted off the ground and our floor is carpet. i am taking each step soooo slowly now. he had a little cut on his head. Mayr 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. He gave me a leafleat to read to watch for signs like loosing consciousness, dizzyness or throwing up, etc., but I can't get past the fact that my baby could have DIED because of me. Hugs xxx soph. Trust me you'll get over it soon but you'll be extra careful in future. Don't feel bad! oh man how awful! The image of my baby landing at the bottom makes me nauseous. You can nurse or feed your baby or look at a book with your toddler to help distract them from the chill and discomfort. What a shame! If you have a car take him to casualty, if not ring for an ambulance. 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. what should i look out for? I'm very paranoid about it and I would feel SO guilty if anything happened to him. Essentially he was in my left arm so I instinctively turned to my ride side to absorb the impact. Thank god my daughters okay, and your boy. It was not your fault! Of course I felt like the worst mother on earth, Surprisingly he didn't even cry! Claudia Boyd-Barrett is a longtime journalist based in Southern California and a proud, continually adapting mom of a teenager. Apparently he yelped as he fell, but grinned from the bottom, then did a spectactular poo. All of the sudden I heard a thump and crying. 2022. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I can imagine how you feel and I think I would feel the same. 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. Hestill co-sleepsand isquite a roller. She is okay. It could have been worse but it wasn't. .Cat blocks and prevents a baby from crawling to a fatal fall down some stairs #catsofig #gatto #dogsofinstagram . 3 week old choking on his saliva when put down. Just be thankful that she is ok. The greater the height of the fall, the more common it was to incur a skull fracture. She hollered for a while then seemed okay but it turned out she actually had a fractured bone in her foot which had to be plastered. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. When it rains it pours, right? But instead he's sitting there with his back extended on the stairs writhing in pain holding the baby to his chest. If your baby has significant external injuries, is unconscious, or seems confused or disoriented, call 911 or your local emergency services. The mean age of patients was about 9 months. Haha. Rushing to your child's side every time they stumble will wear you out and make your child overly cautious. 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. Falls from heights: windows, roofs and balconies. His teeth had been pushed back into his gums. 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. 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. Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. How common is it for babies to fall down the stairs? Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. I still cant get that visual and sound from my head. If you get your baby a walker, make sure it complies with British Standard BS EN 1273:2005. she cried very hard for a minute, I think possibly because I screamed and cried. 2015. 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. She is okay. 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. 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 guy rear ended us and TOOK OFF! 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. he fell off the couch straight onto his head. Sorry to hear this happened! I took the fall on my arm but I didnt let go of her! Safety for your child: 1 to 2 years. 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. In this study, no child sustained a significant intracranial injury from a short vertical fall. Well everything was Baby Boy is here! But I rang my mum feeling I would never forget what had just happened and I would be feeling sick about it forever, she told me about my brother flinging himself out of his bouncer and onto the floor at 6 months old and slowly you get over it, he's 8 now and would never remember! All four girls went to the dentist to get their teeth cleaned.\r \r Welcome to the Tannerites. Undated. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Don't beat yourself up too much!! He was unconscious for like 2 minutes (felt like hours!!) Learn more about our editorial and medical review policies. American Academy of Pediatrics. Baby is okay and you're a good mom! I also fell down the stairs on Saturday and hurt my tailbone pretty bad. Pediatric Injuries Attributable to Falls From Windows in the United States in 19902008 Pediatrics. Charlotte fell out of her highchair a couple of weeks back straight onto the kitchen floor. My baby fell down an entire flight of stairs this afternoon. My 8m old pulled our blanket ladder down on him yesterday and i felt awful. ohhh i know how you feel, my little one fell down from stairs as well and even cut his head on door hinge. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Joffe also noted that there was no correlation between severity of injury and number of steps fallen down. 2011. Hello ladies, I feel like the the most terrible mother in the world. 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. 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). Seven of the children fell from a swing, and 11 of the children fell from a horizontal surface, ladder or seesaw. He seemed totally fine after a limited of crying, which i think he was mainly just scared. 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. Babies (birth - 12 months) 6 month old fell off the bed : ( Babies (birth - 12 months) In my babys fall as well as yours, the outcome couldve been so much different. You are 100% NOT a bad mom. When it rains it pours, right? 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. https://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Falls/children.html [Accessed May 2022], Committee on Injury and Poison Prevention. Baby fell off sofa! And, as everyone said, little ones bounce quite well so I'm sure she'll be ok. He was scared more than anything. Having this online community really helps right now. Slipped on my stairs. 2021. I now know never ever to leave him alone for any amount of time, not even for a few seconds. Im so afraid it caused brain damage or something :,(<\3. 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. 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! Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Share your experiences with other parents and parents-to-be. i dont have a car omg is it that dangerous. Older walkers may tip over more easily and harm your baby. 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. Falls accounted for 5.9 percent of pediatric trauma deaths. 1999-2022 Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. 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. He did not report if non-accidental trauma was considered and excluded. Sorry in advanced might be long I am shaking while typing this but here it goes. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. (Beyond the Basicos). Mama bear instincts kicked in for sure. "Goose eggs" on the head are common, especially in children who are just learning to get around by themselves. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Entirely depends on the child. I knew better! Their breathing may even stop for ten to twenty seconds at a time. I feel embarrassed, sad, guilty, traumatized all the things. Thanks for all of the support. So far he's completely fine and only cried for about 30 seconds. 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. It was heart breaking! It happens and what youre feeling is valid. 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. Continue to carefully observe your child for the next 24 hours. 2019. I didn't buckle him in because I was doing too many things at once. 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. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Safety for your child: 2 to 4 years. I left my baby to play in the kitchen for less than a minute while I ran to check something in the living room. Just promise yourself you'll always shut the gate from now on and you'll feel a lot better! Minor bumps and bruises, on the other hand, are an unavoidable part of developing motor skills and independence. There were no significant injuries in this group. I called 911 and she was transferred to a childrens hospital. I woke to Harriet screaming to find he had forgotten to fasten her high chair then moved it back to get her out and she had fallen on the floor! My husband keeps telling me to stop because he's fine. Moms, dads, partners, grandparents, birthing partners and more. But thats how they learn and explore. We took her to emergency room, doctor checked her from head to toe and said that she's completely fine. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. 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. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. 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. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. 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. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Cause for concern. As long as they're okay bumps and grazes heal, hard to stop them exploring! Read the article summaries about falls from beds. My daughters 10 months and is taking steps/falling over constantly hurting herself never seems to faze her, strong little beings! I am a nurse and my husband is a police officer. 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). 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. It doesn't make you a bad mum! All of the children in this series are older, which limits the applicability to infants. 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). Yup, my older son has fallen down the stairs twice, one was pretty recent too. So not only did I let my baby fall off the trampoline, but then I blamed my 5yr old and made him feel bad about it. 2001. 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. 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. Accidents happen and you definitely did the best thing calling for help immediately! 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 jabe a huge bruise on my butt cheek lol and i was terrified she was hurt but shes fine. It may be difficult to differentiate abusive head trauma from accidental injury since accidental falls are common occurrences in infants and children. Turns out he slipped and slid down the stairs but held on to baby the whole time. My oldest was on the trampoline with him and goes I didnt push him! My boys face hit the pavement, there was blood everywhere and I had to pick my wee girl up from nursery. If your child has a fall, check them for serious injury such as broken bones, severe bleeding, or signs of concussion. Hold that little girl just a little longer tonight and be so so thankful! Your LO already forgot. Your wee man won't remember although it'll haunt you for a little while hun. All rights reserved. Help!!! Make sure the stairs are free of toys and other trip hazards. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. I'm so glad your baby is okay. Didnt happen to me but my coworkers daughter. My niece fell off her bed at around the same age. When evaluating a child with head trauma, a clinician must know when inflicted trauma should be included in the differential diagnosis. I've never felt so bad in all my life! 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. 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. thanks ladies x. Three children in this series suffered a depressed skull fracture from falling against surfaces. 2 nights ago I had a really bad headache so went for a sleep while DH fed the children. Everything was ok aside from the fracture (no bleed); no seizures. Praying for your little girl to heal quickly and praying for peace and comfort for you. Urgent help! Awww poor u!! Be thankful, but keep an eye on your child. Our BABY development emails are just what you need. It's not your fault. Mayerson Center for Safe and Healthy Children, Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Im glad you kept her from hitting her head! Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Has anyone had a similar accident? Youre doing great momma!! I know you can't help feeling guilty but accidents happen hon, try not to beat yourself up about it. The children in these series are older, which limits the applicability to infants. 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 am really careful with the gates now but these things do happen hun so don't beat yourself up! No hate please I feel horrific and can't stop crying. Barlow (1983) and Roshkow (1990) both studied falls from heights, again in older patients. Fractures side effects In a 2013 study of fractures caused by falls 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!!! 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. She has a bruise on her forehead and after a lot of initial crying she has been totally normal and happy all day. Head injury in children: How to know if it's minor or serious. 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. The fact that she cried when it happened is a good sign normally. When your child does take a minor tumble, try not to overreact. 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. One limitation of both of these studies is that there is not adequate documentation that intentional trauma was investigated (for example, none of the patients had retinal exams recorded). 2022. I still feel bad about it sometimes but i just thank God, he's all right. And welcome to the mom is human clubwe're all in it and we all have accidents with our kids. He somehow got off the high bed without crying, got across the landing and fell down the whole flight of stairs. 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. 2019. 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. I'm still shaking and feel SO HORRIbLE. Williams (1991) reports on 106 children who fell from a height of less than 10 feet and were witnessed by a non-caretaker. I'm feeling like the worst mother in the world and I just keep replaying the scene in my head. I slipped holding the baby on a slick floor and wow the mom instincts are real. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Anonymous. I was a bit of a hawk watching her for 2-3 weeks after, but I have calmed down now :-). 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. Im sorry that happened! Oh, my LO has fallen off the bed a couple of times. But we arent perfect and everyone makes mistakes. Luckily I escaped with just minor injuries. Delivered vaginal w/ nitrous, ask me anything! 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229-3026 | 1-513-636-4200 | 1-800-344-2462. 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. I went to see our GP straight away, without an appointment and firstly they said they couldn't see us until afternoon. are u guys ok!??! It's a horrid feeling when it happens though. 06/01/2007 23:32, ooooo goody, I have just broached the subject with dh and he seemed keen. Had blood vessels popped in one eye. 2022. 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