2004-09-22T11:33:04Ztag:blog.limedaley.com,2018:/isso/thread/post/stairs2tag:blog.limedaley.com,2018:/isso/41/1022004-09-22T11:33:04ZSursumCorda<p>Okay, it's time to start teaching him to go down the right way. He now knows that going forwards is a little too exciting. :)</p> <p>By the way, I thought I'd pass on some advice from from our doctor. When a child takes a fall like that -- and he will, sooner or later, whether down the stairs or out of a tree -- it's best to curb the instinct to pick him up immediately, in case of back or neck damage. Comfort him, yes, but wait till he gets up himself to hold him, so you know you won't be making things worse. You already know our doctor's other comment on such accidents -- that crying is good; it lets you know he's conscious. And I'm sure you remember the trick of shining a light suddenly into his eyes to check for proper and even contraction of his pupils. We did that often enough for you and your sister....</p>