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. Fifteen percent of patients suffered significant injuries including seven long bone fractures and 12 linear skull fractures. 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!! Luckily my bed is a platform bed so its not lifted off the ground and our floor is carpet. 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. Try not to beat yourself up. We literally preach safety all of the time. 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. The patients had evaluation for inflicted injury (but some information was lacking or omitted, i.e., skeletal surveys). I now know never ever to leave him alone for any amount of time, not even for a few seconds. All we can do is try our best everyday. What a shame! 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. If your child fell on their head and has anything more than a light bump, call your child's doctor as they may need to be evaluated. He did not get bumped big cried really hard out of being startled and my reaction I think. Hang in there mama, youre doing great! 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. 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. Don't let the guilt ruin your special moments with your baby. 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. Helfer (1977), Nimityungskul (1987) and Lyons (1993) each performed similar studies of children falling from beds / cribs, etc., while in the hospital. Barlow found that the shortest falls that resulted in death were from approximately 30 feet. 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's not your fault. It could have been so much worse. The mean age of patients was about 9 months. And welcome to the mom is human clubwe're all in it and we all have accidents with our kids. Don't beat yourself up too much!! Joffe also noted that there was no correlation between severity of injury and number of steps fallen down. I basically slid down on my knee super hard and instantly held my arm around him to keep him from getting hurt. 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. 2022. 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. I also fell down the stairs on Saturday and hurt my tailbone pretty bad. Al. No mom in the world can keep an eye on a busy toddler every second of the day when they have a house to keep up, meals to cook, laundry to do, etc., etc., much less keep track of what an older child is opening and closing behind them as they both move at the speed of light. In addition, falls or accidental injuries are frequently offered as explanations when abuse has occurred. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. my hubby came home about an hour later to a slobbery mess hahaha he was like omgggg?!?! . In my babys fall as well as yours, the outcome couldve been so much different. 06/01/2007 23:32, ooooo goody, I have just broached the subject with dh and he seemed keen. Urgent help! That's heartbreaking, I'm so glad to hear baby is fine! Had a bad bruise in almost the exact same place and a sore, sore butt/hip on the same side. 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. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. If your child does sleep, wake them after two hours to check they are still alert. My mom said I was afraid of our stairs for a while but was fine with anyone else's stairs. Unfortunately accidents happen and there are bound to be more bumps and scrapes to come! 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. When swelling occurs on the head, much of it protrudes outward because your child's skull is just under the skin. Moms, dads, partners, grandparents, birthing partners and more. he had a little cut on his head. Learn more about, 7 Things I Wish I Had Known About Postpartum Depression, How Infertility and Depression Made Me Reconsider My Parenting Dream. Don't blame yourself. Awww don't feel bad, things like this have happened to so many people! Cause for concern. 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! Please don't let this shake your confidence! If your child has a fall, check them for serious injury such as broken bones, severe bleeding, or signs of concussion. 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. 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. My daughters 10 months and is taking steps/falling over constantly hurting herself never seems to faze her, strong little beings! He screamed for a constant 10 mins ans i cant see no signs of a bump and hes now playing happily. You're a wonderful and caring Mama - *** just happens sometimes! heck I still feel bad when I see the scar on her head. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Thanks for all of the support. Read the article summaries about free /vertical falls. Hold that little girl just a little longer tonight and be so so thankful! 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. Delivered vaginal w/ nitrous, ask me anything! Oh, my LO has fallen off the bed a couple of times. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. 22/12/2011 at 4:11 am. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. 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. Call a member of your family, a close friend or even a taxi to drive you down. All four girls went to the dentist to get their teeth cleaned.\r \r Welcome to the Tannerites. It doesn't make you a bad mum! Be sure to let us know if you have any helpful tips. I can imagine how you feel and I think I would feel the same. Did you see him fall? Those patients who struck concrete were also more likely to have a skull fracture (not significant). Taylorbeauty91 14/03/18. 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. Has this ever happened to any other mothers out there? I was carrying a laundry bag down the stairs and somehow lost my footing. Had blood vessels popped in one eye. I'm the same when we first got her to hospital I thought I was gonna have social services after me. She is 8 months and thriving and hitting her milestones. I was carrying a laundry bag down the stairs and somehow lost my footing. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Hold on to the handrail when carrying your baby up and down stairs, in case you trip. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. AAP: 2022. Williams (1991) reports on 106 children who fell from a height of less than 10 feet and were witnessed by a non-caretaker. It happened to us a month ago. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. 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! Baby fell down stairs. Im glad you kept her from hitting her head! When it rains it pours, right? Baby fell down the stairs. 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. My fiance an I fell pregnant october of 2021 and had our sweet in July, we ended up moving where we are at currently because I was pregnant. Don't beat yourself up mama these things happen to everyone! 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. 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. How common is it for babies to fall down the stairs? https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/symptom-checker/Pages/symptomviewer.aspx?symptom=Head+Injury [Accessed May 2022], AAP. And, as everyone said, little ones bounce quite well so I'm sure she'll be ok. But mommy guilt is not funny thing! Chadwick (2008) reviewed the literature and databases to approximate the incidence of deaths from short falls in children. Our poor pediatrician had to listen to me crying on the phone and remind me I was a good mom and accidents happen. ohhh i know how you feel, my little one fell down from stairs as well and even cut his head on door hinge. Baby fell off sofa! That must have been absolutely terrifying for you! 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 was searching the forums in a panic for more info.38 w tomorrow and fell down my full flight of stairs this morning. THANK GOD baby is okay. We took her to emergency room, doctor checked her from head to toe and said that she's completely fine. Docherty (2010) also evaluated children who fell down stairs. I misjudged, missed the last few steps, lunged forward landing on my knees and skidded along the floor. Hang in there!! With the first we had a top of stairs gate only. i am taking each step soooo slowly now. He kept him awake for an hour afterwards (this happened at 3am, so DS was tired anyway). I'm so grateful that he's fine but its not fine that it happened in the first place. Glad your LO is ok. My lo didn't fall down a whole flight of stairs, only a couple. It was heart breaking! 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. 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. 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. My oldest fell down the stairs when he was 1. 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. 9 month old screaming all hours at night!! Create an account or log in to participate. World Health Organization. This happened to my 8 month old and it replayed in my head for weeks as in slow motion. I'm thought o was going to get social services out. If you have a car take him to casualty, if not ring for an ambulance. 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. BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. My husband was working late so I had both our then 2 mo April DS and 20 mo DD by myself for bedtime. It's great that they're monitoring her so that will hopefully give you some peace of mind. When it rains it pours, right? You're a great mother n *** happens sometimes. It shocked him but he was fine as I was still semi upright. Both studies noted that single injuries to the head or extremities predominate. Most falls will not cause serious injury. Claudia Boyd-Barrett is a longtime journalist based in Southern California and a proud, continually adapting mom of a teenager. She's been an angel today. Yup, my older son has fallen down the stairs twice, one was pretty recent too. I am a nurse and my husband is a police officer. Joffe (1988) and Chiaviello (1994) examined injuries that result when children fall down stairs. oh man how awful! Falls from greater heights can result in more injury. When evaluating a child with head trauma, a clinician must know when inflicted trauma should be included in the differential diagnosis. All rights reserved. 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. Glad your baby is ok! Im so sorry that happened! My friend's child came round age 1.5 and was much better on the stairs than mine at 3. 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. SCARY. Hopefully she didn't get to jostled, but I know it startled her. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Lots of mamas end up accidentally falling down the stairs while holding their LO (my mom did) and that's nobody's fault either! 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 am sure they will both be fine! Thank god my daughters okay, and your boy. 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. 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! I still feel bad about it sometimes but i just thank God, he's all right. The majority of injuries were bruises and other soft tissue injuries, which accounted for 35% of injuries. Entirely depends on the child. no mark nothing and acted totally normal within 5 minutes if that!! It was an accident. Also, i fell off the stairs with him in my hands when he was just two months old. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. I'm slowly getting to grips with the sickly abreviations on here but that one is a mystery. I fell down a flight of stairs as an infant, with my grandmother. I feel embarrassed, sad, guilty, traumatized all the things. He was scared more than anything. What's "ane"? Hugs xxx soph. Didnt happen to me but my coworkers daughter. You have to forgive yourself n move on. My husband keeps telling me to stop because he's fine. she cried very hard for a minute, I think possibly because I screamed and cried. she screamed bc she was scared!! I called 911 and she was transferred to a childrens hospital. I will never forget the day my husband dropped my son when he was a newborn. Everyone is welcome here! A fall down the stairs in which you land hard on your buttocks can result in a painful butt bruise. 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. Thirty-two percent in the minor fall group were also found to have retinal hemorrhages, axonal injury or both. Took DD downstairs for bed and when I came out of her room I heard DS crying and knew something was wrong. I don't remember going down the stairs but I got to him quickly and scooped him up and he stopped crying within 30 seconds and then went back to playing. All of the children in this series are older, which limits the applicability to infants. 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 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. She was scared, I am bruised and sore. Falls from heights: windows, roofs and balconies. Hope you are both ok x. I am afraid I won't be able to afford my baby, Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. Their breathing may even stop for ten to twenty seconds at a time. He's absolutely fine now but I still feel so guilty. 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 Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). 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. 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 had forgotten to close the basement door. He seems fine today - smiley, not a bruise on him. She has a bust lip which is now healing nicely, but DH says he keeps replaying it in his head over and over! 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. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy and I hope nothing like it happens again for a LONG time! I have to get an MRI tomorrow Im 14w6d and just fell down a flight of stairs. https://www.kidshealth.org/en/parents/head-injury.html [Accessed May 2022], Safe Kids Worldwide. My son fell off our bed last week, and I felt so bad! 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. Just remember, boys are tough and I'm sure he'll be getting himself into little bumps and bruises - probably many more to come. I feel ashamed, sick to my stomach, and just terrible. 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. It caught on a stone and I went flying over the pram. Learn more about our editorial and medical review policies. My 8m old pulled our blanket ladder down on him yesterday and i felt awful. American Academy of Pediatrics. He found an incidence (based on California EPIC data) of 0.48 per million per year. Offering you some empathy and also some wisdom to keep an eye on things. Praying for your little girl to heal quickly and praying for peace and comfort for you. Haha. No eff that Ive been in pain almost 4 months and now Im looking at surgery to repair a tear. She is okay. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. He couldn't escape the living room with the door shut and would happily go inthe play pen if needed. Many of these accidents are preventable. 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