Taylorbeauty91 14/03/18. Learn more about our editorial and medical review policies. 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. Hugs xxx soph. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Had a bad bruise in almost the exact same place and a sore, sore butt/hip on the same side. Older walkers may tip over more easily and harm your baby. I'm slowly getting to grips with the sickly abreviations on here but that one is a mystery. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000028.htm [Accessed May 2022], Nemours Foundation. Although a bump on the head can look scary, it doesn't necessarily mean that your child is seriously hurt. The fact that she cried when it happened is a good sign normally. 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). My heat stoped and I couldnt breathe I was freaking out.. i rushed down the stairs and my daughter was crying like crazy obviously. Magic parent strength kicked in and I was able to stop her head from slamming into the wood floor by inches. You did what your supposed to do and had a baby gate etc. No hate please I feel horrific and can't stop crying. 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 specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. She is still a mommas girl. Just remember, boys are tough and I'm sure he'll be getting himself into little bumps and bruises - probably many more to come. The age range of the 18 children is 1-13 years. I took my eyes off her for a second and it happened that fast. 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. Luckily my bed is a platform bed so its not lifted off the ground and our floor is carpet. 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. 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 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. It could have been so much worse. And welcome to the mom is human clubwe're all in it and we all have accidents with our kids. Create an account or log in to participate. We arent perfect. Share your experiences with other parents and parents-to-be. I would take your Doc's word for it. A little screaming and then he was breastfed and he slept it off. Only when I burst into tears, an emergency doctor came and had a look at my LO and he is fine. I took a bad fall on the stairs with the baby August 3, also contorted myself to protect the baby. I didn't buckle him in because I was doing too many things at once. Im so afraid it caused brain damage or something :,(<\3. Luckily I escaped with just minor injuries. Whenever your baby or toddler takes a serious tumble from a couch, bed, highchair, crib, or countertop, for example you'll need to do a thorough check for injuries. Take him to Children's Accident and Emergency. ok thanks so much im taking him now ill let you know how we get on x. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Trust me you'll get over it soon but you'll be extra careful in future. 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. If they're upset, calmly comfort them and encourage them to get back on their feet. I felt sick and wanted to die because I thought something bad was going to happen. I was carrying a laundry bag down the stairs and somehow lost my footing. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy and I hope nothing like it happens again for a LONG time! Babies (birth - 12 months) Baby fell off sofa Babies (birth - 12 months) Baby fell off the bed anybody?? Falls prevention tips. He had stopped crying long before that ha! He did not report if non-accidental trauma was considered and excluded. Milton sterilising fluid bleaches clothes!!! The mean age of patients was about 9 months. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. i cried for like an hour afterwards!! AAP: 2022. How common is it for babies to fall down the stairs? It's great that they're monitoring her so that will hopefully give you some peace of mind. In my babys fall as well as yours, the outcome couldve been so much different. Learn more about, 7 Things I Wish I Had Known About Postpartum Depression, How Infertility and Depression Made Me Reconsider My Parenting Dream. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I was searching the forums in a panic for more info.38 w tomorrow and fell down my full flight of stairs this morning. my hubby came home about an hour later to a slobbery mess hahaha he was like omgggg?!?! What's "ane"? Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Glad your LO is ok. My lo didn't fall down a whole flight of stairs, only a couple. It was heart breaking! https://www.uptodate.com/contents/prevention-of-falls-in-children [Accessed May 2022], UpToDate. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. 2019. That must have been absolutely terrifying for you! no mark nothing and acted totally normal within 5 minutes if that!! I called 911 and she was transferred to a childrens hospital. my daughter fell off the bed the other day, scariest moment of my life, my bed is pretty high off the ground, i caught her before she hit the ground, but it was too late because she had already hit her head really hard on the bed frame which is metal, and it gave her a cut. 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. 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. What can I do (besides fix the gate)? They happen. My heart sank. Fallschildren. But thats how they learn and explore. Fifteen percent of patients suffered significant injuries including seven long bone fractures and 12 linear skull fractures. I'm still shaking and feel SO HORRIbLE. babies are resilient to falls and I promise this will not be the last time she falls. Just be thankful that she is ok. Hold that little girl just a little longer tonight and be so so thankful! My daughters 10 months and is taking steps/falling over constantly hurting herself never seems to faze her, strong little beings! Oh lady that's frightening for sure. ! Which is only funny because he would never push the baby. He was fine after 30 seconds of crying, but I felt (and feel) AWFUL. There was also one clavicular fracture, one radius / ulna fracture and one cervical spine fracture. Chiaviello (1994) studied 65 patients in walkers who tipped over or fell down steps, and Smith (1997) performed a similar study on 271 children. You can nurse or feed your baby or look at a book with your toddler to help distract them from the chill and discomfort. Be thankful, but keep an eye on your child. American Academy of Pediatrics. Im thankful that shes here on this earth with me to cry and play and wake in the middle of the night and want me to carry her all day and all of the other things that come with having a baby. this happened to me on monday at 530pm and it literally made my heart stop. Rash around toddler's mouth for months - any ideas? 2022. If not then I would take him just to get checked over. 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. He was scared more than anything. Read the article summaries about stairway falls. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. If your child has anything more than a light bump and/or is under one year old, call your child's doctor. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. 22/12/2011 at 4:11 am. 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. 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). My son fell off our bed last week, and I felt so bad! Hall (1989) reviewed records of pediatric deaths from a history of a fall. 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. I somehow went straight down on my bum and she was upright and fine! When creating and updating content, we rely on credible sources: respected health organizations, professional groups of doctors and other experts, and published studies in peer-reviewed journals. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. So if you're a bad mother what does that make my parents! I let my baby fall out of the swing when he was like 2 months old. Definitely not something youd want to happen again :( good save though!! I was so mad at myself, then my fil wouldn't leave me alone about it, I felt horrible. Barlow found that the shortest falls that resulted in death were from approximately 30 feet. She ended up breaking her leg, but I came up without a scratch. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Put an ice pack on the bump on his head. It's no reflection of you as a parent and as other people have said they bounce back so well! 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. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/injuries-emergencies/Pages/Head-Injury.aspx [Accessed May 2022], AAP. She's fine.i felt so fast we never go down there but I had to pay a bill and that's where our computer is. 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. 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. This happened to us too! 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). Call a member of your family, a close friend or even a taxi to drive you down. 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). Keep in mind that, although a bump to the head can be upsetting, serious problems are rare. Whatever you are going through, you are not alone. We believe you should always know the source of the information you're seeing. 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. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Iv definitely been feeling the quilt and shame all day today also . He did not get bumped big cried really hard out of being startled and my reaction I think. Glad your little guy is okay! Did you see him fall? What Should I Do If My Toddler Hits Her Head? 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. Right after a bath with slippery hands and feet from lotion and ran down the hall before I could stop him, grabbed the banister and his hand came right off and he somersaulted all the way down. Haha. 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. If your child has a mild bump on their head, and you have ruled out serious injury, you can treat it at home. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. I am a nurse and my husband is a police officer. All rights reserved. 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. Baby fell down the stairs. Falls from heights: windows, roofs and balconies. Still, falls can be serious and are a leading cause of death and injury in children under age 5. Falls accounted for 5.9 percent of pediatric trauma deaths. 2022. It's not your fault. 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. 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. Delivered vaginal w/ nitrous, ask me anything! i dont have a car omg is it that dangerous. I would take him to A and E, they never mind checking little ones over, or your docs if its near? I wouldve much rather I hurt myself and was able to spare him. If your child looks okay to you and seems to be acting normally: Chances are the fall didn't cause serious injury. Hugs x, Thank you for your kind replies. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/symptom-checker/Pages/symptomviewer.aspx?symptom=Head+Injury [Accessed May 2022], AAP. 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'm so glad your baby is okay. Baby fell off sofa! I slipped holding the baby on a slick floor and wow the mom instincts are real. 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. and we had to go to casualty but he was fine! Read the article summaries about falls from beds. Get immediate medical attention. 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 select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. I am a wreck, totally lost confidence in myself. SCARY. I feel ashamed, sick to my stomach, and just terrible. 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. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. HELP!!! He seemed totally fine after a limited of crying, which i think he was mainly just scared. When evaluating a child with head trauma, a clinician must know when inflicted trauma should be included in the differential diagnosis. Our poor pediatrician had to listen to me crying on the phone and remind me I was a good mom and accidents happen. Take him to A&E to get him checked over. Just remember - you're human not perfect! No eff that Ive been in pain almost 4 months and now Im looking at surgery to repair a tear. She climbed the basement stairs super fast and then somehow fell down probably about 8 to 10 steps. Your LO already forgot. 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. Just remember that kids are SO resilient. BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. 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. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. Having this online community really helps right now. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. "Goose eggs" on the head are common, especially in children who are just learning to get around by themselves. American Academy of Pediatrics. 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 still feel bad and guilty that happened. Your baby or child may have more rapid or shallow breathing than normal. If your child has a fall, check them for serious injury such as broken bones, severe bleeding, or signs of concussion. My niece fell off her bed at around the same age. 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. 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). You're a great mother n *** happens sometimes. Take him to A&E honey, if you are worried enough to be asking about it then you should take him to get him checked out. oh man how awful! Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Am I the worst mum on this Earth? The patients had evaluation for inflicted injury (but some information was lacking or omitted, i.e., skeletal surveys). Mayerson Center for Safe and Healthy Children, Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). All of the sudden I heard a thump and crying. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. 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? She was discharged that night. Apparently he yelped as he fell, but grinned from the bottom, then did a spectactular poo. It happened to us a month ago. I am afraid I won't be able to afford my baby, Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. he had a little cut on his head. 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. 2022. She was totally fine and was her normal happy self like an hour later. It could have been so much worse. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I'm so glad you both are doing okay! 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Yesterday 07:14. he fell off the couch straight onto his head. This week my July baby fell off the trampoline, scraped his head on the tree log the older kids use as a step to get up and landed on the ground hysterical. It really is absolutely terrifying! Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. My boys face hit the pavement, there was blood everywhere and I had to pick my wee girl up from nursery. 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. i was freeeeaking out. He had put his teeth through his lip. She is 8 months and thriving and hitting her milestones. Turns out he slipped and slid down the stairs but held on to baby the whole time. It shocked him but he was fine as I was still semi upright. Falls. I am sure they will both be fine! 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