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. Hang in there!! So sorry this has happened to other people too. 2019. World Health Organization. Create an account or log in to participate. are u guys ok!??! It was totally my fault too because of where I set him. Falls. 06/01/2007 23:32, ooooo goody, I have just broached the subject with dh and he seemed keen. Im glad you kept her from hitting her head! Anonymous. He had stopped crying long before that ha! My daughter's behaviour is really getting me down :(. let down by cafcass and social services.AGAIN!! When it rains it pours, right? To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Secondly, you took all of the medical steps necessary for the situation. Although a bump on the head can look scary, it doesn't necessarily mean that your child is seriously hurt. Im so afraid it caused brain damage or something :,(<\3. It doesn't make you a bad mum! Took DD downstairs for bed and when I came out of her room I heard DS crying and knew something was wrong. I let my baby fall out of the swing when he was like 2 months old. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Literally just made a post about my baby falling outside on concrete today. https://www.kidshealth.org/en/parents/head-injury.html [Accessed May 2022], Safe Kids Worldwide. 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. Accidents happen and it doesn't make you a bad mum! Mayerson Center for Safe and Healthy Children, Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Basically the baby gate on the bedroom door failed and our 10 month old daughter fell down the stairs (14 steps). i feel you!! Glad your little guy is okay! These things happen to us all xx. 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. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. 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. good thing I still have some extra padding there . Hopefully she didn't get to jostled, but I know it startled her. 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 didn't buckle him in because I was doing too many things at once. Oh, my LO has fallen off the bed a couple of times. Awe don't feel bad. Babies (birth - 12 months) 6 month old fell off the bed : ( Babies (birth - 12 months) Also, i fell off the stairs with him in my hands when he was just two months old. Definitely not something youd want to happen again :( good save though!! I've never felt so bad in all my life! 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! 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 . accidents happen she will be okay. The worry here is that . 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. I was searching the forums in a panic for more info.38 w tomorrow and fell down my full flight of stairs this morning. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. I was carrying a laundry bag down the stairs and somehow lost my footing. How common is it for babies to fall down the stairs? How scary that must've been for you. Take him to Children's Accident and Emergency. SO. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. 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. Falls from greater heights can result in more injury. Claudia Boyd-Barrett is a longtime journalist based in Southern California and a proud, continually adapting mom of a teenager. and thank god we are. Im sorry that happened! Take him to A&E to get him checked over. It puts things into perspective for sure. Rash around toddler's mouth for months - any ideas? Your LO already forgot. But mommy guilt is not funny thing! 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. We believe you should always know the source of the information you're seeing. Get immediate medical attention. Fallschildren. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Magic parent strength kicked in and I was able to stop her head from slamming into the wood floor by inches. 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. She will be fine, just remember it wasn't your fault, things happen like this all the time xxx, Poor baby! Just remember - you're human not perfect! He was scared more than anything. she cried very hard for a minute, I think possibly because I screamed and cried. Oops I didn't realise you could let them sleep, sorry ignore my post. 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. Taking these simple actions can help keep your child safe: Find out more about safety and childproofing your home. Of course I felt like the worst mother on earth, Surprisingly he didn't even cry! In addition, falls or accidental injuries are frequently offered as explanations when abuse has occurred. Falls accounted for 5.9 percent of pediatric trauma deaths. 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. Help!!! It may be difficult to differentiate abusive head trauma from accidental injury since accidental falls are common occurrences in infants and children. I still feel bad and guilty that happened. It doesn't mean you don't love that child more than anything in the world, just that you're human. Any of these symptoms need to be monitored very closely. He's absolutely fine now but I still feel so guilty. 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229-3026 | 1-513-636-4200 | 1-800-344-2462. Your baby or child may have more rapid or shallow breathing than normal. Older walkers may tip over more easily and harm your baby. 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! Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. 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. "Goose eggs" on the head are common, especially in children who are just learning to get around by themselves. Baby is okay and you're a good mom! 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. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Safety for your child: 1 to 2 years. https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/128/3/455/30717/Pediatric-Injuries-Attributable-to-Falls-From?redirectedFrom=PDF [Accessed May 2022], MedlinePlus. So if you're a bad mother what does that make my parents! Hang in there mama, youre doing great! All of the children in this series are older, which limits the applicability to infants. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. It was an accident. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. 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. 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. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. He screamed for a constant 10 mins ans i cant see no signs of a bump and hes now playing . I wouldve much rather I hurt myself and was able to spare him. infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information, Blood or watery fluid coming from nose or ears, Unequal size pupils (the dark centers of the eyes), Excessive sleepiness or difficulty waking up. We post daily vlogs!\r \r We are a family of 9 (YES, 7 kids) who love to experience the best of life through . Luckily my bed is a platform bed so its not lifted off the ground and our floor is carpet. I'm ashamed of myself and sick to my stomach. Just promise yourself you'll always shut the gate from now on and you'll feel a lot better! Hello ladies, I feel like the the most terrible mother in the world. Don't beat yourself up too much!! 2022. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. 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! I am a nurse and my husband is a police officer. My niece fell off her bed at around the same age. Your baby knows you love her. Hugs xxx soph. Chiaviello (1994) studied 65 patients in walkers who tipped over or fell down steps, and Smith (1997) performed a similar study on 271 children. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/symptom-checker/Pages/symptomviewer.aspx?symptom=Head+Injury [Accessed May 2022], AAP. I had forgotten to close the basement door. I would take him to A and E, they never mind checking little ones over, or your docs if its near? 2015. Safety for your child: 2 to 4 years. It could have been so much worse. now me?!?! 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. 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. She landed on the pavement with her car seat on top of her. If you're uncomfortable with the severity of your child's fall you think they must have gotten hurt or if your child is acting irritable or confused, take them to the doctor or emergency room to get checked out. Thanks for all of the support. 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 a bit of a hawk watching her for 2-3 weeks after, but I have calmed down now :-). He kept him awake for an hour afterwards (this happened at 3am, so DS was tired anyway). 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. I am really careful with the gates now but these things do happen hun so don't beat yourself up! Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. I was so mad at myself, then my fil wouldn't leave me alone about it, I felt horrible. 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. Accidents happen, glad you all are okay! My brother fell down a flight of stairs in a walker when he was a baby because I left the door open when my mom had stepped into the bathroom Thankfully he is fine today. 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. You did the right thing in calling your doctor and following their advice! Charlotte fell out of her highchair a couple of weeks back straight onto the kitchen floor. 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. I feel ashamed, sick to my stomach, and just terrible. You may also see your baby gasping for air. 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. So listen to your body and how youre healing and get checked out. Never give your child aspirin, which can lead to a rare but serious condition called Reye's syndrome. Glad your baby is ok! If your child looks okay to you and seems to be acting normally: Chances are the fall didn't cause serious injury. I'm slowly getting to grips with the sickly abreviations on here but that one is a mystery. There were no significant injuries in this group. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). The children in these series are older, which limits the applicability to infants. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/Pages/Safety-for-Your-Child-1-to-2-Years.aspx [Accessed May 2022], AAP. We are so lucky. 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. Hold that little girl just a little longer tonight and be so so thankful! He was quiet until we got home. Their breathing may even stop for ten to twenty seconds at a time. 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. Minor bumps and bruises, on the other hand, are an unavoidable part of developing motor skills and independence. Went for a walk & Hey mamas. It happens and what youre feeling is valid. He was fine after 30 seconds of crying, but I felt (and feel) AWFUL. Im so sorry that happened! https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/falls [Accessed May 2022]. My friend's child came round age 1.5 and was much better on the stairs than mine at 3. 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. If you have a car take him to casualty, if not ring for an ambulance. Has this ever happened to any other mothers out there? And welcome to the mom is human clubwe're all in it and we all have accidents with our kids. I did the same the first time I carried our little guy down the stairs. i was freeeeaking out. Babies fall are nothing compared to adult fall. When it rains it pours, right? Offering you some empathy and also some wisdom to keep an eye on things. I slipped holding the baby on a slick floor and wow the mom instincts are real. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. 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. Read the article summaries about free /vertical falls. Tarantino (1999) studied 167 patients 10 months of age or younger who sustained vertical falls 4 feet or lower. Hall (1989) reviewed records of pediatric deaths from a history of a fall. The children in these series are older, which limits the applicability to infants. 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. Her guardian Angel had her arms wrapped around your baby girl. What Should I Do If My Toddler Hits Her Head? She is 8 months and thriving and hitting her milestones. She climbed the basement stairs super fast and then somehow fell down probably about 8 to 10 steps. 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. Chadwick (1991) looked at 317 children admitted to a trauma center with the mechanism of injury being a fall. They found that 7 / 100 children died from a fall of 1-4 feet, 0 / 65 children died from a fall of 5-9 feet and 1 / 118 children died from a fall of 10-45 feet. But no it doesn't make u a bad mum! 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. Well everything was Baby Boy is here! She was fine and shes 5 years old now. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Having this online community really helps right now. It caught on a stone and I went flying over the pram. Thank god my daughters okay, and your boy. I ran up the stairs and there he was lying on the floor. He was fine after 30 seconds of crying, but I felt (and feel) AWFUL. Continue to carefully observe your child for the next 24 hours. URGENT ADVICE - SON HAD BLOOD COMING OUT OF HIS BOTTOMHELP! What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. 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. What a shame! I'm feeling like the worst mother in the world and I just keep replaying the scene in my head. If your baby has significant external injuries, is unconscious, or seems confused or disoriented, call 911 or your local emergency services. Those patients who struck concrete were also more likely to have a skull fracture (not significant). Lots of mamas end up accidentally falling down the stairs while holding their LO (my mom did) and that's nobody's fault either! Learn more about, Twins & Multiples: Your Tentative Time Table. 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!! A fall down the stairs in which you land hard on your buttocks can result in a painful butt bruise. Iv definitely been feeling the quilt and shame all day today also . All of the sudden I heard a thump and crying. 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. I'm the same when we first got her to hospital I thought I was gonna have social services after me. My baby fell down an entire flight of stairs this afternoon. Read the article summaries about stairway falls. Did you see him fall? 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). 2022. Can a toddler be too tall? I know you can't help feeling guilty but accidents happen hon, try not to beat yourself up about it. My daughters 10 months and is taking steps/falling over constantly hurting herself never seems to faze her, strong little beings! Three children in this series suffered a depressed skull fracture from falling against surfaces. Baby Day was due 1/21 but mild contractions started around 4:30am 1/19. Yup, my older son has fallen down the stairs twice, one was pretty recent too. 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