They happen. Yesterday 07:14. 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. Baby fell down the stairs. She is 8 months and thriving and hitting her milestones. He seemed totally fine after a limited of crying, which i think he was mainly just scared. 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. All of the children in this series are older, which limits the applicability to infants. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/head-injury-in-children-and-adolescents-beyond-the-basics [Accessed May 2022], WHO. :) cheer up! 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. Don't beat yourself up too much!! i dont have a car omg is it that dangerous. SCARY. Sorry in advanced might be long I am shaking while typing this but here it goes. 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. Everything was ok aside from the fracture (no bleed); no seizures. I'm very paranoid about it and I would feel SO guilty if anything happened to him. Read the article summaries about falls from walkers and shopping carts. thanks ladies x. Be thankful, but keep an eye on your child. 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. 22/12/2011 at 4:11 am. 2011. Apparently he yelped as he fell, but grinned from the bottom, then did a spectactular poo. I basically slid down on my knee super hard and instantly held my arm around him to keep him from getting hurt. 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. 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. 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! Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. i was freeeeaking out. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. I still cant get that visual and sound from my head. i had that with ethan, I left the gate open and turned to see him fall from the top to the bottom and then knock himself out on the shut gate at the bottom!! Magic parent strength kicked in and I was able to stop her head from slamming into the wood floor by inches. 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. I called 911 and she was transferred to a childrens hospital. My baby fell down an entire flight of stairs this afternoon. My oldest fell down the stairs when he was 1. Falls from heights: windows, roofs and balconies. Hopefully she didn't get to jostled, but I know it startled her. This morning my beautiful, sweet 11-month-old fell down an entire flight of stairs. Both studies noted that single injuries to the head or extremities predominate. we literally just brought him home from the NICU. It was an accident. Read the article summaries about free /vertical falls. 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. I took the fall on my arm but I didnt let go of her! Essentially he was in my left arm so I instinctively turned to my ride side to absorb the impact. No rhyme or reason, I just happened to slip on the edge of the step. Patient education: Head injury in children and adolescents. (Beyond the Basicos). I'm so glad your baby is okay. Your LO already forgot. Your wee man won't remember although it'll haunt you for a little while hun. It could have been so much worse. Falls from greater heights can result in more injury. It doesn't mean you don't love that child more than anything in the world, just that you're human. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Baby fell off sofa! Delivered vaginal w/ nitrous, ask me anything! This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. I called the pediatrician expecting to be told to go to the ER but they asked me a bunch of questions and said he sounds fine and just gave me some warning signs of things to watch for. That's heartbreaking, I'm so glad to hear baby is fine! She has a bust lip which is now healing nicely, but DH says he keeps replaying it in his head over and over! Older walkers may tip over more easily and harm your baby. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Also, i fell off the stairs with him in my hands when he was just two months old. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. In my babys fall as well as yours, the outcome couldve been so much different. 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. My oldest was on the trampoline with him and goes I didnt push him! ! Which is only funny because he would never push the baby. He screamed for a constant 10 mins ans i cant see no signs of a bump and hes now playing . 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. I did the same the first time I carried our little guy down the stairs. Baby fell down stairs. Don't beat yourself up mama these things happen to everyone! 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). 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. 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 son fell off our bed last week, and I felt so bad! Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. I have to get an MRI tomorrow Im 14w6d and just fell down a flight of stairs. It could have been so much worse. I was searching the forums in a panic for more info.38 w tomorrow and fell down my full flight of stairs this morning. 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. I will never forget the day my husband dropped my son when he was a newborn. 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!!! If your child looks okay to you and seems to be acting normally: Chances are the fall didn't cause serious injury. He did not report if non-accidental trauma was considered and excluded. Head injury in children: How to know if it's minor or serious. Thank god my daughters okay, and your boy. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Charlotte fell out of her highchair a couple of weeks back straight onto the kitchen floor. hiya my daughter fell down the stairs when she was 16 months (17 months now). what should i look out for? If your baby has significant external injuries, is unconscious, or seems confused or disoriented, call 911 or your local emergency services. Yesterday my beautiful, sweet 11-month-old fell down an entire flight of stairs because I didn't latch the gate right and wasn't watching him closely enough. It hasn't phased him one bit though. 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 . I was so mad at myself, then my fil wouldn't leave me alone about it, I felt horrible. https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/128/3/455/30717/Pediatric-Injuries-Attributable-to-Falls-From?redirectedFrom=PDF [Accessed May 2022], MedlinePlus. Head Injury. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. I was a bit of a hawk watching her for 2-3 weeks after, but I have calmed down now :-). 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). i cried for like an hour afterwards!! Youre doing great momma!! I'm still shaking and feel SO HORRIbLE. 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. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Babies (birth - 12 months) Just 8 months old and climbing the stairs!! Everyone is welcome here! You're a wonderful and caring Mama - *** just happens sometimes! 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. It happens and what youre feeling is valid. 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. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. 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. Taking these simple actions can help keep your child safe: Find out more about safety and childproofing your home. Babies (birth - 12 months) 6 month old fell off the bed : ( Babies (birth - 12 months) 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. I would take him to A and E, they never mind checking little ones over, or your docs if its near? https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000028.htm [Accessed May 2022], Nemours Foundation. If you think that your child is bothered by the bump, you can give them the appropriate dose of acetaminophen or ibuprofen. 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). It happened to us a month ago. Three children in this series suffered a depressed skull fracture from falling against surfaces. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/symptom-checker/Pages/symptomviewer.aspx?symptom=Head+Injury [Accessed May 2022], AAP. I fell down a flight of stairs as an infant, with my grandmother. 9 month old screaming all hours at night!! Literally just made a post about my baby falling outside on concrete today. But no it doesn't make u a bad mum! They all found that young children do not typically sustain severe or life-threatening injuries from falls. I'm slowly getting to grips with the sickly abreviations on here but that one is a mystery. ok thanks so much im taking him now ill let you know how we get on x. Keep your child under adult supervision, away from ungated stairs or unguarded windows, and maintain their play area free of sharp edges, and other hazards. I know accidents happen but this is a way scarier accident than I ever foresaw us having. Head injuries. Sending you love. But I rang my mum feeling I would never forget what had just happened and I would be feeling sick about it forever, she told me about my brother flinging himself out of his bouncer and onto the floor at 6 months old and slowly you get over it, he's 8 now and would never remember! She was totally fine and was her normal happy self like an hour later. Mayr Dont beat yourself up. If your child has a mild bump on their head, and you have ruled out serious injury, you can treat it at home. Slipped on my stairs. m. mamawildman. 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. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Baby is okay and you're a good mom! Try not to beat yourself up. I fell off a cliff in the South of France when I was 18 months old! Prevention of falls in children. This happened to my 8 month old and it replayed in my head for weeks as in slow motion. Yup, my older son has fallen down the stairs twice, one was pretty recent too. Hall (1989) reviewed records of pediatric deaths from a history of a fall. Mama bear instincts kicked in for sure. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. I had forgotten to close the basement door. She suffered a skull fracture. 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. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. I took my eyes off her for a second and it happened that fast. She is okay. But all jokes aside, accidents happen and it doesnt make you any less of a good parent. Just remember that kids are SO resilient. No hate please I feel horrific and can't stop crying. 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. 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. Accidents happen and it doesn't make you a bad mum! The authors also found that a child with significant injury was more likely to have been dropped from the arms of a caretaker (p=.003). So if you're a bad mother what does that make my parents! Create an account or log in to participate. She climbed the basement stairs super fast and then somehow fell down probably about 8 to 10 steps. 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. Luckily my bed is a platform bed so its not lifted off the ground and our floor is carpet. 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. Mayerson Center for Safe and Healthy Children, Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). You are 100% NOT a bad mom. Hold that little girl just a little longer tonight and be so so thankful! Hello ladies, I feel like the the most terrible mother in the world. https://www.kidshealth.org/en/parents/head-injury.html [Accessed May 2022], Safe Kids Worldwide. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. If your child does sleep, wake them after two hours to check they are still alert. When it rains it pours, right? Learn more about, Twins & Multiples: Your Tentative Time Table. 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. We literally preach safety all of the time. This happened to us too! Just remember - you're human not perfect! I'm too ashamed of myself and am afraid that my family and friends won't understand. Whatever you are going through, you are not alone. 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. Babies (birth - 12 months) Baby fell off sofa Babies (birth - 12 months) Baby fell off the bed anybody?? Glad your little guy is okay! my hubby came home about an hour later to a slobbery mess hahaha he was like omgggg?!?! It's a horrid feeling when it happens though. He was fine after 30 seconds of crying, but I felt (and feel) AWFUL. Just be thankful that she is ok. Has anyone had a similar accident? All rights reserved. Rash around toddler's mouth for months - any ideas? 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). AAP: 2022. If your child has a fall, check them for serious injury such as broken bones, severe bleeding, or signs of concussion. The guy rear ended us and TOOK OFF! 2019. What a shame! U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Those patients who struck concrete were also more likely to have a skull fracture (not significant). 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. 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