This happened to us too! 22/12/2011 at 4:11 am. 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). 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). I am a wreck, totally lost confidence in myself. Just be thankful that she is ok. If you child is crying, this is usually from pain or fright, and shouldn't last longer than 10 minutes. 9 month old screaming all hours at night!! 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. It really is absolutely terrifying! Read the article summaries about stairway falls. It's not your fault. In those few seconds he crawled all of the way out of his room, across the playroom and apparently dove face first down the stairs. My daughter's behaviour is really getting me down :(. 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. He's absolutely fine now but I still feel so guilty. Hope you are both ok x. No hate please I feel horrific and can't stop crying. Don't beat yourself up mama these things happen to everyone! heck I still feel bad when I see the scar on her head. Baby fell down the stairs. His teeth had been pushed back into his gums. This happened to my 8 month old and it replayed in my head for weeks as in slow motion. Share your experiences with other parents and parents-to-be. 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! I had two carts-Christmas shopping and the cart hit a bump and the seat slid right off. . Falls accounted for 5.9 percent of pediatric trauma deaths. 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! She's been an angel today. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/head-injury-in-children-and-adolescents-beyond-the-basics [Accessed May 2022], WHO. 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). To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Moms, dads, partners, grandparents, birthing partners and more. 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. Don't blame yourself. 2022. Prevention of falls in children. Happened here around 11 months. But thats how they learn and explore. She was scared, I am bruised and sore. I am really careful with the gates now but these things do happen hun so don't beat yourself up! 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. Delivered vaginal w/ nitrous, ask me anything! Hang in there mama, youre doing great! now me?!?! Patient education: Head injury in children and adolescents. He screamed for a constant 10 mins ans i cant see no signs of a bump and hes now playing happily. Fallschildren. Their breathing may even stop for ten to twenty seconds at a time. Undated. My heat stoped and I couldnt breathe I was freaking out.. i rushed down the stairs and my daughter was crying like crazy obviously. Seventy four percent of patients in the minor fall category were later found to be victims of non-accidental trauma. He kept him awake for an hour afterwards (this happened at 3am, so DS was tired anyway). This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Am I the worst mum on this Earth? It's no reflection of you as a parent and as other people have said they bounce back so well! If your child has a fall, check them for serious injury such as broken bones, severe bleeding, or signs of concussion. 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. Whatever you are going through, you are not alone. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/symptom-checker/Pages/symptomviewer.aspx?symptom=Head+Injury [Accessed May 2022], AAP. Any of these symptoms need to be monitored very closely. 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. She seems okay but I am still shaking. He screamed for a constant 10 mins ans i cant see no signs of a bump and hes now playing . He did not get bumped big cried really hard out of being startled and my reaction I think. https://www.kidshealth.org/en/parents/head-injury.html [Accessed May 2022], Safe Kids Worldwide. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Just remember - you're human not perfect! Trust me you'll get over it soon but you'll be extra careful in future. He was scared more than anything. Helfer (1977), Nimityungskul (1987) and Lyons (1993) each performed similar studies of children falling from beds / cribs, etc., while in the hospital. Baby fell down stairs. Luckily my bed is a platform bed so its not lifted off the ground and our floor is carpet. Offering you some empathy and also some wisdom to keep an eye on things. Went for a walk & Hey mamas. ok thanks so much im taking him now ill let you know how we get on x. My mom said I was afraid of our stairs for a while but was fine with anyone else's stairs. When your child does take a minor tumble, try not to overreact. Continue to carefully observe your child for the next 24 hours. When it rains it pours, right? https://www.safekids.org/tip/falls-prevention-tips [Accessed May 2022], UpToDate. As long as they're okay bumps and grazes heal, hard to stop them exploring! Our poor pediatrician had to listen to me crying on the phone and remind me I was a good mom and accidents happen. It was about 12/13 carpet flooring she landed right at the bottom. my hubby came home about an hour later to a slobbery mess hahaha he was like omgggg?!?! I also fell down the stairs on Saturday and hurt my tailbone pretty bad. In addition, Smith found that the number of steps fallen down was significantly associated with skull fractures. i had that with ethan, I left the gate open and turned to see him fall from the top to the bottom and then knock himself out on the shut gate at the bottom!! accidents happen she will be okay. Chadwick (1991) looked at 317 children admitted to a trauma center with the mechanism of injury being a fall. They found that 7 / 100 children died from a fall of 1-4 feet, 0 / 65 children died from a fall of 5-9 feet and 1 / 118 children died from a fall of 10-45 feet. 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. Our BABY development emails are just what you need. 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. THANK GOD baby is okay. She was discharged that night. should i take him to ane? Read the article summaries about fatal falls. 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!! I picked him up thinking he was fine and as I turned him over I saw blood all over him. The first-time mum who goes by the name. 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. I still feel bad about it sometimes but i just thank God, he's all right. You have to forgive yourself n move on. Praying for your little girl to heal quickly and praying for peace and comfort for you. Lots of mamas end up accidentally falling down the stairs while holding their LO (my mom did) and that's nobody's fault either! Chiaviello (1994) studied 65 patients in walkers who tipped over or fell down steps, and Smith (1997) performed a similar study on 271 children. Safety for your child: 1 to 2 years. He found an incidence (based on California EPIC data) of 0.48 per million per year. 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. Take him to Children's Accident and Emergency. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/Pages/Safety-for-Your-Child-1-to-2-Years.aspx [Accessed May 2022], AAP. hiya my daughter fell down the stairs when she was 16 months (17 months now). 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. You can nurse or feed your baby or look at a book with your toddler to help distract them from the chill and discomfort. 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. 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. Learn more about, Twins & Multiples: Your Tentative Time Table. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. 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. Essentially he was in my left arm so I instinctively turned to my ride side to absorb the impact. 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. My husband keeps telling me to stop because he's fine. Youre doing great momma!! It was heart breaking! Not falling, but my husband and I and baby were in our first accident with baby on Tuesday. I didn't buckle him in because I was doing too many things at once. You are 100% NOT a bad mom. Charlotte fell out of her highchair a couple of weeks back straight onto the kitchen floor. I was searching the forums in a panic for more info.38 w tomorrow and fell down my full flight of stairs this morning. Sending you love. And welcome to the mom is human clubwe're all in it and we all have accidents with our kids. It doesn't mean you don't love that child more than anything in the world, just that you're human. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. 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. Safety for your child: 2 to 4 years. My oldest fell down the stairs when he was 1. what should i look out for? Glad your baby is ok! Awe don't feel bad. He seems fine today - smiley, not a bruise on him. Al. Baby fell off sofa! 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. Head injury first aid. I misjudged, missed the last few steps, lunged forward landing on my knees and skidded along the floor. All rights reserved. Im so afraid it caused brain damage or something :,(<\3. I am a nurse and my husband is a police officer. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. We only hit the last three hard. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Hugs x, Thank you for your kind replies. All of the sudden I heard a thump and crying. 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. The majority of injuries were bruises and other soft tissue injuries, which accounted for 35% of injuries. 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. I would take him to A and E, they never mind checking little ones over, or your docs if its near? Awww poor u!! Thank god my daughters okay, and your boy. babies are resilient to falls and I promise this will not be the last time she falls. Mayr The guilty feelings get better, I promise. I actually did this as a baby as well. I know you can't help feeling guilty but accidents happen hon, try not to beat yourself up about it. She said her daughter fell down the stairs from the main floor to the basement and the floors were cement. Head injuries. 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. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. 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. Only when I burst into tears, an emergency doctor came and had a look at my LO and he is fine. You're a wonderful and caring Mama - *** just happens sometimes! 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). Babies (birth - 12 months) 6 month old fell off the bed : ( Babies (birth - 12 months) I feel so guilty for having such poor judgement. Taking these simple actions can help keep your child safe: Find out more about safety and childproofing your home. When evaluating a child with head trauma, a clinician must know when inflicted trauma should be included in the differential diagnosis. she screamed bc she was scared!! I'm slowly getting to grips with the sickly abreviations on here but that one is a mystery. Read the article summaries about falls from walkers and shopping carts. 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. I will never forget the day my husband dropped my son when he was a newborn. URGENT ADVICE - SON HAD BLOOD COMING OUT OF HIS BOTTOMHELP! I ran up the stairs and there he was lying on the floor. She will be fine, just remember it wasn't your fault, things happen like this all the time xxx, Poor baby! Help!!! 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! These things happen to us all xx. And, as everyone said, little ones bounce quite well so I'm sure she'll be ok. What Should I Do If My Toddler Hits Her Head? Hestill co-sleepsand isquite a roller. How common is it for babies to fall down the stairs? Hall (1989) reviewed records of pediatric deaths from a history of a fall. So sorry this has happened to other people too. 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. She is okay. Of course I felt like the worst mother on earth, Surprisingly he didn't even cry! I feel ashamed, sick to my stomach, and just terrible. Falls from heights: windows, roofs and balconies. It could have been so much worse. 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. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/Pages/Safety-for-Your-Child-2-to-4-Years.aspx [Accessed May 2022], CDC. Williams (1991) reports on 106 children who fell from a height of less than 10 feet and were witnessed by a non-caretaker. If your child has a fall, check them for serious injury such as broken bones, severe bleeding, or signs of concussion. Learn more about, 7 Things I Wish I Had Known About Postpartum Depression, How Infertility and Depression Made Me Reconsider My Parenting Dream. 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. Everything was ok aside from the fracture (no bleed); no seizures. I was so mad at myself, then my fil wouldn't leave me alone about it, I felt horrible. in the moment I could've murdered my husband. I left my baby to play in the kitchen for less than a minute while I ran to check something in the living room. 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. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. We are so lucky. But mommy guilt is not funny thing! Joffe also noted that there was no correlation between severity of injury and number of steps fallen down. Look for signs and if you are worried then it doesn't hurt to take him in to see someone. She was fine and shes 5 years old now. Your baby or child may have more rapid or shallow breathing than normal. Be sure to let us know if you have any helpful tips. this happened to me on monday at 530pm and it literally made my heart stop. 2022. 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. Urgent help! Baby fell down the stairs. My baby fell down an entire flight of stairs this afternoon. This morning my beautiful, sweet 11-month-old fell down an entire flight of stairs. Hugs. It's great that they're monitoring her so that will hopefully give you some peace of mind. Just make sure you check the gate because that's scary!! Glad your LO is ok. My lo didn't fall down a whole flight of stairs, only a couple. i dont have a car omg is it that dangerous. m. mamawildman. he had a little cut on his head. Magic parent strength kicked in and I was able to stop her head from slamming into the wood floor by inches. 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. I let my baby fall out of the swing when he was like 2 months old. If not then I would take him just to get checked over. Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. 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). What's "ane"? Literally just made a post about my baby falling outside on concrete today. 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. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/prevention-of-falls-in-children [Accessed May 2022], UpToDate. BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. 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. My baby was sitting on the kitchen island in her bumbo and fell out and onto the floorthis was her eye the day after I was so panicked I called 911 and took her to the hospital. Babies (birth - 12 months) Baby fell off sofa Babies (birth - 12 months) Baby fell off the bed anybody?? If you have a car take him to casualty, if not ring for an ambulance. Falls prevention tips. Babies fall are nothing compared to adult fall. It was totally my fault too because of where I set him. Head Injury. My niece fell off her bed at around the same age. I still feel bad and guilty that happened. Accidents happen and it doesn't make you a bad mum! 2001. 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. 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. But instead he's sitting there with his back extended on the stairs writhing in pain holding the baby to his chest. The greater the height of the fall, the more common it was to incur a skull fracture. How scary that must've been for you. I went to see our GP straight away, without an appointment and firstly they said they couldn't see us until afternoon. Mayerson Center for Safe and Healthy Children, Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). But he was totally fine after cuddles from mummy. we literally just brought him home from the NICU. 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. My daughters 10 months and is taking steps/falling over constantly hurting herself never seems to faze her, strong little beings! Rash around toddler's mouth for months - any ideas? 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). He was fine after 30 seconds of crying, but I felt (and feel) AWFUL. SCARY. Yesterday my beautiful, sweet 11-month-old fell down an entire flight of stairs because I didn't latch the gate right and wasn't watching him closely enough. My baby fell down an entire flight of stairs this afternoon. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. So far he's completely fine and only cried for about 30 seconds. With the first we had a top of stairs gate only. 3 week old choking on his saliva when put down. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. American Academy of Pediatrics. Fifteen percent of patients suffered significant injuries including seven long bone fractures and 12 linear skull fractures. It's a long way down (8 steps) and in his walker it'd sure do some serious harm. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. 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). 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. Milton sterilising fluid bleaches clothes!!! Many of these accidents are preventable. We post daily vlogs!\r \r We are a family of 9 (YES, 7 kids) who love to experience the best of life through . 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. AAP: 2022. My boys face hit the pavement, there was blood everywhere and I had to pick my wee girl up from nursery. Although a bump on the head can look scary, it doesn't necessarily mean that your child is seriously hurt. I took a bad fall on the stairs with the baby August 3, also contorted myself to protect the baby. 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. That's heartbreaking, I'm so glad to hear baby is fine! 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. My son fell off our bed last week, and I felt so bad! https://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Falls/children.html [Accessed May 2022], Committee on Injury and Poison Prevention. 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 was carrying a laundry bag down the stairs and somehow lost my footing. I had an accident with my son in the buggy. The patients had evaluation for inflicted injury (but some information was lacking or omitted, i.e., skeletal surveys). If your child does sleep, wake them after two hours to check they are still alert. When it rains it pours, right? 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). Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Her guardian Angel had her arms wrapped around your baby girl. He had put his teeth through his lip. SO. I've never felt so bad in all my life! when baby was about 3 months old I fell down the stairs and also braced myself with my forearm to prevent baby from getting hurt. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Accidents happen and I'm sure this won't happen again!! Magic parent strength kicked in and I was able to stop her head from slamming into the wood floor by inches. We always keep the door shut but sometimes it gets left open by accident. A fall down the stairs in which you land hard on your buttocks can result in a painful butt bruise. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. My oldest was on the trampoline with him and goes I didnt push him! I am sure they will both be fine! Serious head injuries are rare, but your child may need to be evaluated or monitored. 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. :(. We believe you should always know the source of the information you're seeing. World Health Organization. Seven of the children fell from a swing, and 11 of the children fell from a horizontal surface, ladder or seesaw. Rushing to your child's side every time they stumble will wear you out and make your child overly cautious. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. 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! What a shame! If your child looks okay to you and seems to be acting normally: Chances are the fall didn't cause serious injury. (Beyond the Basicos). Im sorry that happened! Thirty-two percent in the minor fall group were also found to have retinal hemorrhages, axonal injury or both. The worry here is that . Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Thanks for all of the support. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. :) cheer up! Unfortunately accidents happen and there are bound to be more bumps and scrapes to come! 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. If they're upset, calmly comfort them and encourage them to get back on their feet. 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. Keep your child under adult supervision, away from ungated stairs or unguarded windows, and maintain their play area free of sharp edges, and other hazards. 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