I misjudged, missed the last few steps, lunged forward landing on my knees and skidded along the floor. https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/128/3/455/30717/Pediatric-Injuries-Attributable-to-Falls-From?redirectedFrom=PDF [Accessed May 2022], MedlinePlus. Joffe also noted that there was no correlation between severity of injury and number of steps fallen 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 was freeeeaking out. The worry here is that . 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!!! Fractures side effects In a 2013 study of fractures caused by falls down stairs,. I had forgotten to close the basement door. Took DD downstairs for bed and when I came out of her room I heard DS crying and knew something was wrong. 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. The age range of the 18 children is 1-13 years. Slipped on my stairs. 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. "Goose eggs" on the head are common, especially in children who are just learning to get around by themselves. Hestill co-sleepsand isquite a roller. They all found that young children do not typically sustain severe or life-threatening injuries from falls. 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! Charlotte fell out of her highchair a couple of weeks back straight onto the kitchen floor. 2011. No rhyme or reason, I just happened to slip on the edge of the step. 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. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. The guilty feelings get better, I promise. I would take your Doc's word for it. Thanks for all of the support. If the computer decides that 20 minutes is enough, or that we seem too tired to play, it could just shut down - and, in doing so, help us to learn what the right time to switch off feels like. 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. I called 911 and she was transferred to a childrens hospital. Our BABY development emails are just what you need. SCARY. My 8m old pulled our blanket ladder down on him yesterday and i felt awful. Everything was ok aside from the fracture (no bleed); no seizures. 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. 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. The first-time mum who goes by the name. Basically the baby gate on the bedroom door failed and our 10 month old daughter fell down the stairs (14 steps). Look for signs and if you are worried then it doesn't hurt to take him in to see someone. BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. He was fine after 30 seconds of crying, but I felt (and feel) AWFUL. It really is absolutely terrifying! 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! 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). Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). 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. I know accidents happen but this is a way scarier accident than I ever foresaw us having. I have to get an MRI tomorrow Im 14w6d and just fell down a flight of stairs. 2019. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. 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. Babies (birth - 12 months) 6 month old fell off the bed : ( Babies (birth - 12 months) Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Just remember - you're human not perfect! I felt sick and wanted to die because I thought something bad was going to happen. He was scared more than anything. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. You can nurse or feed your baby or look at a book with your toddler to help distract them from the chill and discomfort. Call 911 if your child experiences any of the following after a fall: Take your child to the emergency room or talk to their doctor immediately if you notice signs of any of the following: Call the doctor if your child has a headache for more than 24 hours after a bump to the head. Mayr
i dont want to waste their time as he seems fine. I fell down a flight of stairs as an infant, with my grandmother. 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! 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. 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. The children in these series are older, which limits the applicability to infants. Luckily I escaped with just minor injuries. Make sure the stairs are free of toys and other trip hazards. 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. Baby fell down the stairs. Safety for your child: 2 to 4 years. I've never felt so bad in all my life! I'm thought o was going to get social services out. This child is made of steal, Honestly don't feel guilty, accidents happen with babies and toddlers and it sadly probably won't be the last time. 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. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. It doesn't make you a bad mum! He somehow got off the high bed without crying, got across the landing and fell down the whole flight of stairs. 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. He did not report if non-accidental trauma was considered and excluded. It's no reflection of you as a parent and as other people have said they bounce back so well! Yesterday 07:14. 22/12/2011 at 4:11 am. 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. Its so hard right now letting them be independent but not being able to take your eyes off them. American Academy of Pediatrics. 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. These things happen to us all xx. 2011. Glad your little guy is okay! m. mamawildman. Went for a walk & Hey mamas. All of the sudden I heard a thump and crying. no mark nothing and acted totally normal within 5 minutes if that!! babies are resilient to falls and I promise this will not be the last time she falls. 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. I was so mad at myself, then my fil wouldn't leave me alone about it, I felt horrible. It could have been so much worse. Joffe (1988) and Chiaviello (1994) examined injuries that result when children fall down stairs. Head injuries. Only when I burst into tears, an emergency doctor came and had a look at my LO and he is fine. 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. She was scared, I am bruised and sore. My daughters 10 months and is taking steps/falling over constantly hurting herself never seems to faze her, strong little beings! I'm slowly getting to grips with the sickly abreviations on here but that one is a mystery. 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. I have to get an MRI tomorrow Im 14w6d and just fell down a flight of stairs. Hold on to the handrail when carrying your baby up and down stairs, in case you trip. . I would take him to A and E, they never mind checking little ones over, or your docs if its near? Literally just made a post about my baby falling outside on concrete today. Claudia Boyd-Barrett is a longtime journalist based in Southern California and a proud, continually adapting mom of a teenager. Me on the other hand was a shaking, blubbering mess and my incision killed from the jolt as did my knees from the impact. If not then I would take him just to get checked over. He did not get bumped big cried really hard out of being startled and my reaction I think. Thank god my daughters okay, and your boy. When it rains it pours, right? https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/falls [Accessed May 2022]. You have to forgive yourself n move on. It sounds like you're suffering much more than your LO is. This morningmy beautiful, sweet 11-month-old fell down an entire flight of stairs. But all jokes aside, accidents happen and it doesnt make you any less of a good parent. I'm very paranoid about it and I would feel SO guilty if anything happened to him. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000028.htm [Accessed May 2022], Nemours Foundation. thanks ladies x. Babies fall are nothing compared to adult fall. American Academy of Pediatrics. Al. Mama bear instincts kicked in for sure. Undated. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Head injury in children: How to know if it's minor or serious. 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. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I'm feeling like the worst mother in the world and I just keep replaying the scene in my head. i feel you!! 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. Read the article summaries about stairway falls. If your child looks okay to you and seems to be acting normally: Chances are the fall didn't cause serious injury. Hang in there!! Head injury first aid. 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. 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. You're a wonderful and caring Mama - *** just happens sometimes! The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Prevention of falls in children. Don't blame yourself. The image of my baby landing at the bottom makes me nauseous. she cried very hard for a minute, I think possibly because I screamed and cried. So far he's completely fine and only cried for about 30 seconds. Glad your baby is ok! Your LO already forgot. I knew better! Try not to beat yourself up about it and just use it to help keep things in perspective (how lucky u/ we all are to have lovely healthy babies). All rights reserved. I actually did this as a baby as well. Accidents happen and I'm sure this won't happen again!! You did the right thing in calling your doctor and following their advice! All rights reserved. Don't feel bad! Also, i fell off the stairs with him in my hands when he was just two months old. I will never forget the day my husband dropped my son when he was a newborn. My LOs accident taught me obviously to never use the car seat in the shopping cart but mostly to appreciate every moment with my baby, even the tough days. If your baby has significant external injuries, is unconscious, or seems confused or disoriented, call 911 or your local emergency services. If your child has a fall, check them for serious injury such as broken bones, severe bleeding, or signs of concussion. It puts things into perspective for sure. With the first we had a top of stairs gate only. How scary that must've been for you. Oh, my LO has fallen off the bed a couple of times. She was discharged that night. 2022. I did the same the first time I carried our little guy down the stairs. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. She said her daughter fell down the stairs from the main floor to the basement and the floors were cement. We took her to emergency room, doctor checked her from head to toe and said that she's completely fine. let down by cafcass and social services.AGAIN!! Rivara (1993), Kim (2000), Warrington (2001), Johnson (2005), Pitone (2006), Thompson (2010) all reviewed children who suffered falls. 2001. The children in these series are older, which limits the applicability to infants. 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. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy and I hope nothing like it happens again for a LONG time! Awww poor u!! She ended up breaking her leg, but I came up without a scratch. Your wee man won't remember although it'll haunt you for a little while hun. Essentially he was in my left arm so I instinctively turned to my ride side to absorb the impact. Docherty (2010) also evaluated children who fell down stairs. are u guys ok!??! Just be thankful that she is ok. 2022. Fallschildren. Learn more about our editorial and medical review policies. My boys face hit the pavement, there was blood everywhere and I had to pick my wee girl up from nursery. I landed on my right knee and twisted to land on my back instead of her. Having this online community really helps right now. But no it doesn't make u a bad mum! But we arent perfect and everyone makes mistakes. 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. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Baby Day was due 1/21 but mild contractions started around 4:30am 1/19. She is 8 months and thriving and hitting her milestones. When your child does take a minor tumble, try not to overreact. 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). Babies (birth - 12 months) Baby fell off the bed anybody?? https://www.safekids.org/tip/falls-prevention-tips [Accessed May 2022], UpToDate. Im so afraid it caused brain damage or something :,(<\3. She was totally fine and was her normal happy self like an hour later. I was a bit of a hawk watching her for 2-3 weeks after, but I have calmed down now :-). This happened to us too! U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Taylorbeauty91 14/03/18. If your child does sleep, wake them after two hours to check they are still alert. He seems fine today - smiley, not a bruise on him. 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. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. The mean age of patients was about 9 months. 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. SO. I am afraid I won't be able to afford my baby, Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. and thank god we are. 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). Happened here around 11 months. This happened to my 8 month old and it replayed in my head for weeks as in slow motion. All of the children in this series are older, which limits the applicability to infants. 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. 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 . Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Williams (1991) reports on 106 children who fell from a height of less than 10 feet and were witnessed by a non-caretaker. Please don't let this shake your confidence! Rushing to your child's side every time they stumble will wear you out and make your child overly cautious. Babies (birth - 12 months) Just 8 months old and climbing 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. 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. And I didn't feel like it made me a "bad mother". My friend's child came round age 1.5 and was much better on the stairs than mine at 3. We literally preach safety all of the time. Chiaviello (1994) studied 65 patients in walkers who tipped over or fell down steps, and Smith (1997) performed a similar study on 271 children. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. So listen to your body and how youre healing and get checked out. She's been an angel today. I still cant get that visual and sound from my head. .Cat blocks and prevents a baby from crawling to a fatal fall down some stairs #catsofig #gatto #dogsofinstagram . Haha. Taking these simple actions can help keep your child safe: Find out more about safety and childproofing your home. Never give your child aspirin, which can lead to a rare but serious condition called Reye's syndrome. 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. Patient education: Head injury in children and adolescents. If you have a car take him to casualty, if not ring for an ambulance. Safety for your child: 1 to 2 years. I scooped him up and he stopped crying just in time for me to start. 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. 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. My oldest fell down the stairs when he was 1. I left my baby to play in the kitchen for less than a minute while I ran to check something in the living room. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. He was fine after 30 seconds of crying, but I felt (and feel) AWFUL. 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 hasn't phased him one bit though. Mayerson Center for Safe and Healthy Children, Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). They happen. 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). When it rains it pours, right? Sixteen percent in the minor fall group also had evidence of a torn frenulum, and another 16 percent had old fractures. 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. You're a great mother n *** happens sometimes. 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. Awww don't feel bad, things like this have happened to so many people! I had an accident with my son in the buggy. 2022. What can I do (besides fix the gate)? He found an incidence (based on California EPIC data) of 0.48 per million per year. 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. Still, falls can be serious and are a leading cause of death and injury in children under age 5. Baby fell down stairs. 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. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. 2022. Sorry to hear this happened! Most falls will not cause serious injury. We are so lucky. Cause for concern. 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. My heart sank. 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). It was heart breaking! It's not your fault. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. So far he's completely fine and only cried for about 30 seconds. she screamed bc she was scared!! What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. He screamed for a constant 10 mins ans i cant see no signs of a bump and hes now playing . I took my eyes off her for a second and it happened that fast. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/injuries-emergencies/Pages/Head-Injury.aspx [Accessed May 2022], AAP. 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. But mommy guilt is not funny thing! Magic parent strength kicked in and I was able to stop her head from slamming into the wood floor by inches. Offering you some empathy and also some wisdom to keep an eye on things. When evaluating a child with head trauma, a clinician must know when inflicted trauma should be included in the differential diagnosis. He screamed for a constant 10 mins ans i cant see no signs of a bump and hes now playing happily. Three children in this series suffered a depressed skull fracture from falling against surfaces. Seventy four percent of patients in the minor fall category were later found to be victims of non-accidental trauma. Your baby knows you love her. Did you see him fall? Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. 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. Barlow (1983) and Roshkow (1990) both studied falls from heights, again in older patients. Milton sterilising fluid bleaches clothes!!! 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. Sending you love. 06/01/2007 23:32, ooooo goody, I have just broached the subject with dh and he seemed keen. But instead he's sitting there with his back extended on the stairs writhing in pain holding the baby to his chest. Turns out he slipped and slid down the stairs but held on to baby the whole time. 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. She is okay. It could have been so much worse. I'm ashamed of myself and sick to my stomach. Magic parent strength kicked in and I was able to stop her head from slamming into the wood floor by inches. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. 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. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Just wanted to share my experience here in case this happens to anyone else and this can be searched up. The fact that she cried when it happened is a good sign normally. 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! It happens though. I am really careful with the gates now but these things do happen hun so don't beat yourself up! Unfortunately accidents happen and there are bound to be more bumps and scrapes to come! Hold that little girl just a little longer tonight and be so so thankful! oh man how awful! 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