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Say, "I'm so glad you're okay," before mentioning the vase.

Use this incident to "child-proof" the stairwell and surrounding landing. kid_broke_a_vase_when_he_fell_down_the_stairs

Ensure the stairwell is brightly lit at all times. Say, "I'm so glad you're okay," before mentioning the vase

Accidents happen, but they can be traumatic for a child who feels "guilty" for breaking something valuable. "I'm so glad you're okay

Broken vase shards are incredibly sharp and can travel surprisingly far from the stairs.

Look for dizziness, vomiting, or confusion.