Urgent advice - Baby fell onto tiled floor

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I don’t know if I’m supposed to ring 111 or my GP or anyone, I’ve just been calming my child down and I’m so scared she’s hurt herself but trying to think straight and thought maybe someone could just direct me here

My 1.5 year old fell onto a tiled floor from a kitchen countertop (I had my back turned for literally a few seconds in which she managed to climb a sofa and onto the kitchen top and slipped, it wasn’t too high but at least 3 feet I think) it is not our house so it’s not exactly baby safe

She fell on one arm and one side of her face, instantly cried, I picked her up and calmed her down and she’s stopped crying. I checked for bumps, bruises, everything but she looks okay but I don’t know what to do now

Should I go get her checked immediately in case she broke her arm or something (praying this is not the case but I’m just so scared and In shock right now I can’t forget the image of her just lying on the floor in front of me)

I feel like a terrible mother for not catching her in time and my heart is stuck in my throat. Please advise me on my next steps what should I do????

@dustarr73

Actually I wouldn’t. I would’ve had to call an ambulance to get me to the nearest A&E and even then I’m not that close. Not trying to be rude, just saying to help explain why I couldn’t just ring 999 and ask for a drive.

I am also pregnant and have a

To everyone giving off because she asked for advice, fuck off.

She obviously thinks on the surface her child is fine and is just wondering what to do just in case it isn't. She doesn't need judgement, just advice. The boundaries between a pharmacist, GP, 111, A&E and 999 can be blurred, especially with babies and toddlers. It isn't a one size fits all situation. If she was unsure, she was right to ask for advice. The fact there's a range of answers to her question proves this; one poster said 999, another one said GP, with plenty saying 111. How is she to know what to do if you can't even decide amongst yourselves what is the only thing to do in such a situation?

I'm sure if no one had responded within a reasonable time frame and her child began to show signs of concussion and such, she would have went straight to A&E.

So well done to all the posters who have acted like children on this thread. I hope no one who reads this assumes that everyone on MN is as judgemental and therefore doesn't ask for advice in the future for fear of being torn apart. It's supposed to be a supportive parenting community. Not full of a poorly disguised "omg ur so stupid why did you not do this ur a bad parent unlike me" rhetoric. Pathetic.

OP, I hope your LO is doing okay. Falls are scary and it's hard to know what to do. I've done a mixture of looking at NHS guidelines and ringing 111 when I've been unsure. Hope she feels better soon. x

Have a 3 year old as well* so it’s difficult to just grab a taxi and rush to A&E without any help.

@vanillaicedtea

Thank you! That’s exactly it. The first thing I did was not jump to mumsnet, I actually went straight onto the NHS website for advice on who to call and googled the best avenue but as you said the lines are blurred so I wanted to know what other parents had done (I know I’m not the only one to go through this) but even then - as you pointed out - the answers vary so much!

If my LO had shown any sign of even the smallest issue like bleeding, bruising or sudden drowsiness, I would’ve called for an ambulance.

If the paramedic wants her checked at A&E they'll tell you.

I hope she's okay, babies are surprisingly bouncy.

When I broke my arm after falling on ice, I did not really feel that much pain for hours. Did not realise I had broken it just a bit uncomfortable. The real pain came hours later, and I couldn't move my arm.

So do be careful OP, she may look fine, but just make sure.

All the best

Same happened to my DS at 5 months old - he slipped out of my arms and fell onto a vinyl kitchen floor. I panicked and called the ambulance. Spent the rest of the evening and night in A&E waiting for them to check him over. He was clearly absolutely fine, though. In your case I would wait and watch for signs of concussion. As your DD is older, this will be easier to spot. So my advice is, don't panic and don't feel bad. Accidents happen to the best of us.

Absolutely terrible advice to ring 999 for a child who is responding and seemingly fine. 111 is sufficient or pop to walk in/minor injuries/A&E- whichever is most convenient from where you are

Vanillaicedtea- spot on. Humane, practical and balanced.

PickwickThePlockingDodo using Mumsnet instead of calling 111 is not what Mumsnet is for! Get some common sense!

But OP didn't know what to do, that's the whole point. Obviously if her DD was that bad she would've called an ambulance, but she wasn't, that's why she came on here to ask for advice.

But it's nasty little people like you that would prevent someone in future asking for advice on here.
So if you've got nothing to add go and find another thread where you can be condescending to people without your superior knowledge

WTAF ????

Is THIS what people do now ? Your child has an accident and your reaction is to calm them, and then ask the F&%£ING INTERNET for advice ????

I'm lost for bloody words :(

And if the NHS site is to difficult to understand, or confusing etc,

You get your child to the nearest A & E to be properly assessed !

You DON'T ask randoms on the bloody internet !

The hint is in the title, ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY !

I wouldn’t call anybody. From what you describe it sounds like she fell, hurt herself and is ok again now.

If she starts getting drowsy, call 111 or take her to a&e but I wouldn’t bother the hospital with a generic fall. Just give her some tlc.

The child seemed ok, wasn't bleeding or bruised. Was awake and aware ffs. People need to calm the fuck down acting like the OP left a child in the corner, bleeding and crying, to come on MN.

Judgemental bastards.

I'm lost for bloody words :(

Oh, if only

@nowayhose

Why must you talk like this when someone is asking for advice !
It's rude !
Plus I think you'll see that the OP as rang 111 and has sought medical advice !

The hint is in the OPs response !
SHE HAS ALREADY DONE IT !

Give me fucking strength this day.

@ vanillaicedtea OK, OP needed advice, fair enough, so she should have phoned 111 or attended A & E, to get PROPER MEDICAL ADVICE !
NOT advice from untrained strangers !

Why do people turn to strangers on the internet instead of following their own instincts ? If this is the way parents are going to raise their children, dictated by popular opinion and nothing more, then I'm afraid for the kids of the future. :(

Dictated by popular opinion and nothing more, then I'm afraid for the kids of the future. :(

Oh ffs the drama 😂

You gave OP advice by the way, albeit in a rather shouty someone think of the children way. Why should she listen to you when you're JUST A BLOODY STRANGER ON THE INTERNET.

If this is the way parents are going to raise their children, dictated by popular opinion and nothing more, then I'm afraid for the kids of the future. :(

Get off your high horse and don't be so bloody dramatic.

Is THIS what people do now ? Your child has an accident and your reaction is to calm them, and then ask the F&%£ING INTERNET for advice ???

Well you clearly aren't lost for words.

And yes. Some people do ask for advice from other parents if they aren't sure if they should ring 111 or their GP. Especially when they are shocked and scared.

If OP had posted 'should I call 999 because my child is non-responsive after a fall' then I might understands people's outrage, but she didn't. She knew she wasn't in immediate serious danger so she wondered what was the next appropriate action to take her. Give her a break. We all act differently when we are scared.

If this is the way parents are going to raise their children, dictated by popular opinion and nothing more, then I'm afraid for the kids of the future.

😅😅

@nowayhose

You're totally missing my point, here. She has rang 111 to get "PROPER MEDICAL ADVICE !" as you put it. She is waiting on a call back from a trained medical professional as we speak. So your input was not only rude, but totally unnecessary.

I think it's much better people ask for advice when they are unsure, even though she followed her own instincts by checking NHS guidelines and checked her child over. I'm sure she's keeping a very close eye on her child and the paramedic will advise better than all of us can.

However, you could work on your delivery of such opinions if you insist on having them. Correct punctuation also wouldn't go a miss, if you're asking.