I am afraid I won't be able to afford my baby, Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. Safety for your child: 1 to 2 years. 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. Learn more about, 7 Things I Wish I Had Known About Postpartum Depression, How Infertility and Depression Made Me Reconsider My Parenting Dream. Everyone is welcome here! Sorry to hear this happened! 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. 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). 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 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. Thanks for all of the support. Hello ladies, I feel like the the most terrible mother in the world. I didn't buckle him in because I was doing too many things at once. His teeth had been pushed back into his gums. I ran up the stairs and there he was lying on the floor. In this study, no child sustained a significant intracranial injury from a short vertical fall. Their breathing may even stop for ten to twenty seconds at a time. It happens though. Iv definitely been feeling the quilt and shame all day today also . I am sure they will both be fine! The greater the height of the fall, the more common it was to incur a skull fracture. What Should I Do If My Toddler Hits Her Head? But no it doesn't make u a bad mum! When swelling occurs on the head, much of it protrudes outward because your child's skull is just under the skin. Be thankful, but keep an eye on your child. In my babys fall as well as yours, the outcome couldve been so much different. Luckily I escaped with just minor injuries. 22/12/2011 at 4:11 am. 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. 2019. It really is absolutely terrifying! It's no reflection of you as a parent and as other people have said they bounce back so well! 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. Continue to carefully observe your child for the next 24 hours. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy and I hope nothing like it happens again for a LONG time! If your child has a fall, check them for serious injury such as broken bones, severe bleeding, or signs of concussion. I left my baby to play in the kitchen for less than a minute while I ran to check something in the living room. i jabe a huge bruise on my butt cheek lol and i was terrified she was hurt but shes fine. 3 week old choking on his saliva when put down. Baby fell down stairs. She landed on the pavement with her car seat on top of her. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Mama bear instincts kicked in for sure. I fell off a cliff in the South of France when I was 18 months old! Awe don't feel bad. I'm petrified of Leon zooming out of the door and down the stairs! 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. 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. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. I took him to the local hospital who were so nice, I was a state. You did what your supposed to do and had a baby gate etc. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. oh man how awful! ohhh i know how you feel, my little one fell down from stairs as well and even cut his head on door hinge. Just 8 months old and climbing the stairs!! 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 down the stairs (my sister thought for sure the baby gate was closed but unfortunately it wasnt. I'm too ashamed of myself and am afraid that my family and friends won't understand. 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 found that 18 children died from a fall <3 feet; 18 children died from a fall >3 feet but <4 stories and eight children died from a fall >5 stories. He was scared more than anything. All rights reserved. At least you'll never leave the gate open again. 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. We arent perfect. 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! Not falling, but my husband and I and baby were in our first accident with baby on Tuesday. It shocked him but he was fine as I was still semi upright. World Health Organization. Just make sure you check the gate because that's scary!! 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. My oldest fell down the stairs when he was 1. And welcome to the mom is human clubwe're all in it and we all have accidents with our kids. 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. Hang in there mama, youre doing great! Al. She is okay. The age range of the 18 children is 1-13 years. But mommy guilt is not funny thing! My 8m old pulled our blanket ladder down on him yesterday and i felt awful. Head Injury. Get immediate medical attention. Cause for concern. babies are resilient to falls and I promise this will not be the last time she 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!! This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Just remember that kids are SO resilient. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I am really careful with the gates now but these things do happen hun so don't beat yourself up! Her guardian Angel had her arms wrapped around your baby girl. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. 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. Call a member of your family, a close friend or even a taxi to drive you down. You may also see your baby gasping for air. 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. Entirely depends on the child. A little screaming and then he was breastfed and he slept it off. Dont beat yourself up. Falls prevention tips. Prevention of falls in children. It hasn't phased him one bit though. I'm slowly getting to grips with the sickly abreviations on here but that one is a mystery. 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. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. 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. Create an account or log in to participate. American Academy of Pediatrics. Seven of the children fell from a swing, and 11 of the children fell from a horizontal surface, ladder or seesaw. The patients had evaluation for inflicted injury (but some information was lacking or omitted, i.e., skeletal surveys). Im so afraid it caused brain damage or something :,(<\3. If not then I would take him just to get checked over. I was searching the forums in a panic for more info.38 w tomorrow and fell down my full flight of stairs this morning. Delivered vaginal w/ nitrous, ask me anything! It could have been so much worse. 06/01/2007 23:32, ooooo goody, I have just broached the subject with dh and he seemed keen. 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. You have to forgive yourself n move on. 2011. It's a horrid feeling when it happens though. 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. no mark nothing and acted totally normal within 5 minutes if that!! He had stopped crying long before that ha! 2022. 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. He did not get bumped big cried really hard out of being startled and my reaction I think. Oh, my LO has fallen off the bed a couple of times. She has a bruise on her forehead and after a lot of initial crying she has been totally normal and happy all day. The first time he was much younger and I felt like the worst mom but he was fine. I was a bit of a hawk watching her for 2-3 weeks after, but I have calmed down now :-). My daughter's behaviour is really getting me down :(. Slipped on my stairs. Lots of mamas end up accidentally falling down the stairs while holding their LO (my mom did) and that's nobody's fault either! All we can do is try our best everyday. 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! 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. 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). The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Babies (birth - 12 months) Baby fell off the bed anybody?? Take him to A&E to get him checked over. I will never forget the day my husband dropped my son when he was a newborn. and we had to go to casualty but he was fine! 2019. I let my baby fall out of the swing when he was like 2 months old. I had an accident with my son in the buggy. Baby is okay and you're a good mom! 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. I'm the same when we first got her to hospital I thought I was gonna have social services after me. Serious head injuries are rare, but your child may need to be evaluated or monitored. 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. 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 am a wreck, totally lost confidence in myself. He couldn't escape the living room with the door shut and would happily go inthe play pen if needed. No hate please I feel horrific and can't stop crying. Head injury in children: How to know if it's minor or serious. Glad your LO is ok. My lo didn't fall down a whole flight of stairs, only a couple. Make sure the stairs are free of toys and other trip hazards. Your LO already forgot. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. I'm thought o was going to get social services out. 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. Wrap an ice pack (or a bag of frozen peas, in a pinch) in a thin towel or diaper and hold it on the bump for twenty minutes. AAP: 2022. Look for signs and if you are worried then it doesn't hurt to take him in to see someone. Falls accounted for 5.9 percent of pediatric trauma deaths. 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. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. She is okay. We post daily vlogs!\r \r We are a family of 9 (YES, 7 kids) who love to experience the best of life through . Be sure to let us know if you have any helpful tips. Don't beat yourself up too much!! Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. How common is it for babies to fall down the stairs? What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Its so hard right now letting them be independent but not being able to take your eyes off them. i dont want to waste their time as he seems fine. thanks ladies x. When it rains it pours, right? I feel embarrassed, sad, guilty, traumatized all the things. They happen. He was fine after 30 seconds of crying, but I felt (and feel) AWFUL. It was heart breaking! 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. It was an accident. I took a bad fall on the stairs with the baby August 3, also contorted myself to protect the baby. If you think that your child is bothered by the bump, you can give them the appropriate dose of acetaminophen or ibuprofen. The majority of injuries were bruises and other soft tissue injuries, which accounted for 35% of injuries. Had a bad bruise in almost the exact same place and a sore, sore butt/hip on the same side. He kept him awake for an hour afterwards (this happened at 3am, so DS was tired anyway). All rights reserved. Milton sterilising fluid bleaches clothes!!! I'm still shaking and feel SO HORRIbLE. 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. we literally just brought him home from the NICU. "Goose eggs" on the head are common, especially in children who are just learning to get around by themselves. It doesn't mean you don't love that child more than anything in the world, just that you're human. In addition, Smith found that the number of steps fallen down was significantly associated with skull fractures. I took my eyes off her for a second and it happened that fast. I was carrying a laundry bag down the stairs and somehow lost my footing. Read the article summaries about free /vertical falls. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. He was quiet until we got home. I haven't told anyone other than my husband and our pediatrician. Just remember, boys are tough and I'm sure he'll be getting himself into little bumps and bruises - probably many more to come. Minor bumps and bruises, on the other hand, are an unavoidable part of developing motor skills and independence. He's absolutely fine now but I still feel so guilty. Hope you are both ok x. She was discharged that night. When your child does take a minor tumble, try not to overreact. Praying for your little girl to heal quickly and praying for peace and comfort for you. Learn more about our editorial and medical review policies. i feel you!! Try not to beat yourself up. It can happen to anyone- just try to be a major stickler on always shutting the gate/door. 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. Keep in mind that, although a bump to the head can be upsetting, serious problems are rare. And I didn't feel like it made me a "bad mother". This happened to us too! Im glad you kept her from hitting her head! Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. let down by cafcass and social services.AGAIN!! Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. The mean age of patients was about 9 months. These things happen to us all xx. I beat myself up for so long but it didn't do anything to help. I actually did this as a baby as well. They all found that young children do not typically sustain severe or life-threatening injuries from falls. Also, i fell off the stairs with him in my hands when he was just two months old. Create an account or log in to participate. 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. 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 strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. If you child is crying, this is usually from pain or fright, and shouldn't last longer than 10 minutes. Any of these symptoms need to be monitored very closely. Happened here around 11 months. 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. He was unconscious for like 2 minutes (felt like hours!!) I had a lot of people tell me, oh just give yourself a little more time to heal, you dont bounce back as easily when youre older. Oops I didn't realise you could let them sleep, sorry ignore my post. he fell off the couch straight onto his head. No eff that Ive been in pain almost 4 months and now Im looking at surgery to repair a tear. Secondly, you took all of the medical steps necessary for the situation. Stair Safety Still an Issue But 25% of children under age 1 were injured while they were carried on the stairs, and 16% fell in a baby walker. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. 07/01/2023 21:31. I basically slid down on my knee super hard and instantly held my arm around him to keep him from getting hurt. That must have been absolutely terrifying for you! If your baby has significant external injuries, is unconscious, or seems confused or disoriented, call 911 or your local emergency services. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Progressively became stronger and shorter duration, crazy poops too, but after a shower and just relaxing at home things slowed down around 11:30-12pm. My son fell off our bed last week, and I felt so bad! We always keep the door shut but sometimes it gets left open by accident. I slipped holding the baby on a slick floor and wow the mom instincts are real. When evaluating a child with head trauma, a clinician must know when inflicted trauma should be included in the differential diagnosis. My oldest was on the trampoline with him and goes I didnt push him! Seventy four percent of patients in the minor fall category were later found to be victims of non-accidental trauma. 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. He did not report if non-accidental trauma was considered and excluded. Claudia Boyd-Barrett is a longtime journalist based in Southern California and a proud, continually adapting mom of a teenager. Babies (birth - 12 months) 6 month old fell off the bed : ( Babies (birth - 12 months) Still, falls can be serious and are a leading cause of death and injury in children under age 5. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. https://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Falls/children.html [Accessed May 2022], Committee on Injury and Poison Prevention. Most falls will not cause serious injury. Just wanted to share my experience here in case this happens to anyone else and this can be searched up. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/prevention-of-falls-in-children [Accessed May 2022], UpToDate. My heat stoped and I couldnt breathe I was freaking out.. i rushed down the stairs and my daughter was crying like crazy obviously. Share your experiences with other parents and parents-to-be. Chiaviello (1994) studied 65 patients in walkers who tipped over or fell down steps, and Smith (1997) performed a similar study on 271 children. This morning my beautiful, sweet 11-month-old fell down an entire flight of stairs. I somehow went straight down on my bum and she was upright and fine! 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. If your child has a mild bump on their head, and you have ruled out serious injury, you can treat it at home. American Academy of Pediatrics. Create an account or log in to participate. So sorry this has happened to other people too. Awww poor u!! U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 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