It could have been so much worse. I have to get an MRI tomorrow Im 14w6d and just fell down a flight of stairs. My 8m old pulled our blanket ladder down on him yesterday and i felt awful. All we can do is try our best everyday. He had stopped crying long before that ha! Accidents happen and it doesn't make you a bad mum! I feel embarrassed, sad, guilty, traumatized all the things. Hold that little girl just a little longer tonight and be so so thankful! 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. At least you'll never leave the gate open again. Read the article summaries about falls from walkers and shopping carts. The age range of the 18 children is 1-13 years. 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. You're a great mother n *** happens sometimes. As long as they're okay bumps and grazes heal, hard to stop them exploring! 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. We literally preach safety all of the time. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. 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 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. Iv definitely been feeling the quilt and shame all day today also . Hestill co-sleepsand isquite a roller. I went to see our GP straight away, without an appointment and firstly they said they couldn't see us until afternoon. I'm so glad your baby is okay. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Your baby or child may have more rapid or shallow breathing than normal. All rights reserved. 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. Hugs x, Thank you for your kind replies. Just remember that kids are SO resilient. 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. Apparently he yelped as he fell, but grinned from the bottom, then did a spectactular poo. Sorry in advanced might be long I am shaking while typing this but here it goes. She was scared, I am bruised and sore. Just remember, boys are tough and I'm sure he'll be getting himself into little bumps and bruises - probably many more to come. He did not get bumped big cried really hard out of being startled and my reaction I think. It shocked him but he was fine as I was still semi upright. So far he's completely fine and only cried for about 30 seconds. 2021. If you think that your child is bothered by the bump, you can give them the appropriate dose of acetaminophen or ibuprofen. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. She was totally fine and was her normal happy self like an hour later. She was discharged that night. 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). I still feel bad about it sometimes but i just thank God, he's all right. I can imagine how you feel and I think I would feel the same. But no it doesn't make u a bad mum! Your baby knows you love her. He was quiet until we got home. Had blood vessels popped in one eye. 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. Turns out he slipped and slid down the stairs but held on to baby the whole time. Studies in younger children were performed in the evaluation of falls sustained while in a walker. 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. This happened to us too! she screamed bc she was scared!! 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. 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. Read the article summaries about fatal falls. Am I the worst mum on this Earth? 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. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. But I was pissed he didnt zip the enclosure back up after getting the ball and yelled at him and then ran inside to check baby out while he stood there crying. Trust me you'll get over it soon but you'll be extra careful in future. I basically slid down on my knee super hard and instantly held my arm around him to keep him from getting hurt. I did the same the first time I carried our little guy down the stairs. She has a bust lip which is now healing nicely, but DH says he keeps replaying it in his head over and over! 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. They happen. If your child looks okay to you and seems to be acting normally: Chances are the fall didn't cause serious injury. I am really careful with the gates now but these things do happen hun so don't beat yourself up! 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 . 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. HELP!!! Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Don't let the guilt ruin your special moments with your baby. It hasn't phased him one bit though. Sorry to hear this happened! Babies fall are nothing compared to adult fall. Continue to carefully observe your child for the next 24 hours. he had a little cut on his head. 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 actually did this as a baby as well. Yup, my older son has fallen down the stairs twice, one was pretty recent too. I also fell down the stairs on Saturday and hurt my tailbone pretty bad. 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. Xx, Kids that age seem to be made of rubber and just bounce i remember one of mine at about 10 or 11 months old falling off the sofa were she was lieing having her nap she smacked her head on the table leg and just got up as though nothinhg had happened this was all in the time it took to go to the loo, No it was an Argos gate! I ran up the stairs and there he was lying on the floor. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. 2 nights ago I had a really bad headache so went for a sleep while DH fed the children. 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. She is okay. It happens and what youre feeling is valid. thanks ladies x. Baby is okay and you're a good mom! My daughter's behaviour is really getting me down :(. Still, falls can be serious and are a leading cause of death and injury in children under age 5. Mom of the year right here. No eff that Ive been in pain almost 4 months and now Im looking at surgery to repair a tear. 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! You did what your supposed to do and had a baby gate etc. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Pediatric Injuries Attributable to Falls From Windows in the United States in 19902008 Pediatrics. 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. Don't blame yourself. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Minor bumps and bruises, on the other hand, are an unavoidable part of developing motor skills and independence. Undated. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Oh lady that's frightening for sure. AAP: 2022. Dont beat yourself up. If your child does sleep, wake them after two hours to check they are still alert. If your baby has significant external injuries, is unconscious, or seems confused or disoriented, call 911 or your local emergency services. He seemed totally fine after a limited of crying, which i think he was mainly just scared. 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. Baby Day was due 1/21 but mild contractions started around 4:30am 1/19. Please don't let this shake your confidence! I'm still shaking and feel SO HORRIbLE. 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. We only hit the last three hard. My friend's child came round age 1.5 and was much better on the stairs than mine at 3. But all jokes aside, accidents happen and it doesnt make you any less of a good parent. If you get your baby a walker, make sure it complies with British Standard BS EN 1273:2005. Hold on to the handrail when carrying your baby up and down stairs, in case you trip. Magic parent strength kicked in and I was able to stop her head from slamming into the wood floor by inches. If you have a car take him to casualty, if not ring for an ambulance. Read the article summaries about falls from beds. 2019. I would take your Doc's word for it. There were no significant injuries in this group. Babies (birth - 12 months) Baby fell off sofa Babies (birth - 12 months) Baby fell off the bed anybody?? Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). 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). It happened to us a month ago. The mean age of patients was about 9 months. Happened here around 11 months. The first-time mum who goes by the name. 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. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. The image of my baby landing at the bottom makes me nauseous. Claudia Boyd-Barrett is a longtime journalist based in Southern California and a proud, continually adapting mom of a teenager. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy and I hope nothing like it happens again for a LONG time! in the moment I could've murdered my husband. Three children in this series suffered a depressed skull fracture from falling against surfaces. Chadwick (2008) reviewed the literature and databases to approximate the incidence of deaths from short falls in children. 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. All four girls went to the dentist to get their teeth cleaned.\r \r Welcome to the Tannerites. 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 2011. Those patients who struck concrete were also more likely to have a skull fracture (not significant). 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. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/prevention-of-falls-in-children [Accessed May 2022], UpToDate. :(. It's no reflection of you as a parent and as other people have said they bounce back so well! We are so lucky. He somehow got off the high bed without crying, got across the landing and fell down the whole flight of stairs. So far he's completely fine and only cried for about 30 seconds. 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. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. 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? 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! Don't beat yourself up mama these things happen to everyone! Lots of mamas end up accidentally falling down the stairs while holding their LO (my mom did) and that's nobody's fault either! 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. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. I'm so grateful that he's fine but its not fine that it happened in the first place. s (2000) retrospective examined 218 children who fell from a bunk bed; 3.2 percent had cranial vault fractures, and follow-up of children with head injury showed that they had lasting impairments. It's a horrid feeling when it happens though. Share your experiences with other parents and parents-to-be. ok thanks so much im taking him now ill let you know how we get on x. I was carrying a laundry bag down the stairs and somehow lost my footing. She will be fine, just remember it wasn't your fault, things happen like this all the time xxx, Poor baby! You have to forgive yourself n move on. 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. Only when I burst into tears, an emergency doctor came and had a look at my LO and he is fine. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. no mark nothing and acted totally normal within 5 minutes if that!! I still cant get that visual and sound from my head. Oops I didn't realise you could let them sleep, sorry ignore my post. THANK GOD baby is okay. I fell down a flight of stairs as an infant, with my grandmother. Everything was ok aside from the fracture (no bleed); no seizures. Im glad you kept her from hitting her head! 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. 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