I did the same the first time I carried our little guy down the stairs. 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. 2022. Docherty (2010) also evaluated children who fell down stairs. The greater the height of the fall, the more common it was to incur a skull fracture. 2001. :) cheer up! hiya my daughter fell down the stairs when she was 16 months (17 months now). He's been able to go up and down the stairs for awhile on his own but he slipped and I couldn't catch him. In this study, no child sustained a significant intracranial injury from a short vertical fall. You can nurse or feed your baby or look at a book with your toddler to help distract them from the chill and discomfort. Falls from greater heights can result in more injury. It really is absolutely terrifying! 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. Am I the worst mum on this Earth? Had blood vessels popped in one eye. My baby fell down an entire flight of stairs this afternoon. 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!!! 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. Read the article summaries about fatal falls. I'm very paranoid about it and I would feel SO guilty if anything happened to him. It was totally my fault too because of where I set him. Continue to carefully observe your child for the next 24 hours. 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). Baby fell down the stairs. 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. Hall (1989) reviewed records of pediatric deaths from a history of a fall. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. i have 5 steps from my 2nd floor and i grabbed her from her nap and slipped on the 2nd step downi slid all the way down after falling straight on my left butt cheek!! He couldn't escape the living room with the door shut and would happily go inthe play pen if needed. She was totally fine and was her normal happy self like an hour later. Many of these accidents are preventable. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). I still feel bad about it sometimes but i just thank God, he's all right. My heart sank. He did not report if non-accidental trauma was considered and excluded. Dont beat yourself up. this happened to me on monday at 530pm and it literally made my heart stop. 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). In my babys fall as well as yours, the outcome couldve been so much different. My heart stopped at that moment when I feel floor thud from her falling all over the stairs. Both studies noted that single injuries to the head or extremities predominate. . i jabe a huge bruise on my butt cheek lol and i was terrified she was hurt but shes fine. I called 911 and she was transferred to a childrens hospital. 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! He had put his teeth through his lip. When it rains it pours, right? But mommy guilt is not funny thing! Cause for concern. m. mamawildman. Look for signs and if you are worried then it doesn't hurt to take him in to see someone. 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. Basically the baby gate on the bedroom door failed and our 10 month old daughter fell down the stairs (14 steps). As long as they're okay bumps and grazes heal, hard to stop them exploring! 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). She was discharged that night. 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. He was fine after 30 seconds of crying, but I felt (and feel) AWFUL. she screamed bc she was scared!! I will never forget the day my husband dropped my son when he was a newborn. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. 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. 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. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/Pages/Safety-for-Your-Child-1-to-2-Years.aspx [Accessed May 2022], AAP. This happened to my 8 month old and it replayed in my head for weeks as in slow motion. 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. Apparently he yelped as he fell, but grinned from the bottom, then did a spectactular poo. Everything was ok aside from the fracture (no bleed); no seizures. A brand new 2021 car we only had for 2 weeks. It's not your fault. 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's no reflection of you as a parent and as other people have said they bounce back so well! Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. "Goose eggs" on the head are common, especially in children who are just learning to get around by themselves. Mama bear instincts kicked in for sure. Baby is okay and you're a good mom! 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). thanks ladies x. Had a bad bruise in almost the exact same place and a sore, sore butt/hip on the same side. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/prevention-of-falls-in-children [Accessed May 2022], UpToDate. I took a bad fall on the stairs with the baby August 3, also contorted myself to protect the baby. He's absolutely fine now but I still feel so guilty. When your child does take a minor tumble, try not to overreact. 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. Slipped on my stairs. i cried for like an hour afterwards!! I would take him to A and E, they never mind checking little ones over, or your docs if its near? 2019. Your baby knows you love her. he had a little cut on his head. 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. 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 was so mad at myself, then my fil wouldn't leave me alone about it, I felt horrible. The first time he was much younger and I felt like the worst mom but he was fine. That's heartbreaking, I'm so glad to hear baby is fine! She ended up breaking her leg, but I came up without a scratch. Magic parent strength kicked in and I was able to stop her head from slamming into the wood floor by inches. Be sure to let us know if you have any helpful tips. The guy rear ended us and TOOK OFF! She was scared, I am bruised and sore. 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. Accidents happen and you definitely did the best thing calling for help immediately! This morning my beautiful, sweet 11-month-old fell down an entire flight of stairs. The children in these series are older, which limits the applicability to infants. What a shame! Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000028.htm [Accessed May 2022], Nemours Foundation. 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). Put an ice pack on the bump on his head. It's a horrid feeling when it happens though. Just remember, boys are tough and I'm sure he'll be getting himself into little bumps and bruises - probably many more to come. She was fine and shes 5 years old now. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. My oldest fell down the stairs when he was 1. Read the article summaries about stairway falls. 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. Joffe also noted that there was no correlation between severity of injury and number of steps fallen down. I didn't buckle him in because I was doing too many things at once. I took the fall on my arm but I didnt let go of her! Barlow (1983) and Roshkow (1990) both studied falls from heights, again in older patients. Just promise yourself you'll always shut the gate from now on and you'll feel a lot better! Anonymous. Sending you love. 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. Youre doing great momma!! babies are resilient to falls and I promise this will not be the last time she falls. Sorry to hear this happened! 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. He seems fine today - smiley, not a bruise on him. in the moment I could've murdered my husband. Hestill co-sleepsand isquite a roller. We only hit the last three hard. Oh lady that's frightening for sure. I actually did this as a baby as well. Falls. Yes it could have been a lot worse, u r lucky. So if you're a bad mother what does that make my parents! I took my eyes off her for a second and it happened that fast. Learn more about, 7 Things I Wish I Had Known About Postpartum Depression, How Infertility and Depression Made Me Reconsider My Parenting Dream. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. I'm ashamed of myself and sick to my stomach. I wouldve much rather I hurt myself and was able to spare him. I took my eyes off her for a second and it happened that fast. The majority of injuries were bruises and other soft tissue injuries, which accounted for 35% of injuries. Glad your baby is ok! Babies (birth - 12 months) 6 month old fell off the bed : ( Babies (birth - 12 months) Don't feel bad! 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. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Our poor pediatrician had to listen to me crying on the phone and remind me I was a good mom and accidents happen. Don't blame yourself. 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. When it rains it pours, right? He was scared more than anything. Im so sorry that happened! You are 100% NOT a bad mom. Not falling, but my husband and I and baby were in our first accident with baby on Tuesday. He screamed for a constant 10 mins ans i cant see no signs of a bump and hes now playing . I'm still shaking and feel SO HORRIbLE. Keep in mind that, although a bump to the head can be upsetting, serious problems are rare. This morningmy beautiful, sweet 11-month-old fell down an entire flight of stairs. 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). AAP: 2022. 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. It happens though. But everyone has been so nice saying these things happen. If your baby has significant external injuries, is unconscious, or seems confused or disoriented, call 911 or your local emergency services. My niece fell off her bed at around the same age. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/injuries-emergencies/Pages/Head-Injury.aspx [Accessed May 2022], AAP. I misjudged, missed the last few steps, lunged forward landing on my knees and skidded along the floor. She is okay. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Also, i fell off the stairs with him in my hands when he was just two months old. 2015. I'm so grateful that he's fine but its not fine that it happened in the first place. She has a bruise on her forehead and after a lot of initial crying she has been totally normal and happy all day. and thank god we are. I also fell down the stairs on Saturday and hurt my tailbone pretty bad. There was also one clavicular fracture, one radius / ulna fracture and one cervical spine fracture. It was about 12/13 carpet flooring she landed right at the bottom. 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