UhOh - Sounds like Britney Spears In Trouble With DCF Again!

[Lisa loves Pooh]

http://my.earthlink.net/article/top?guid=20060412/443c7b40_3421_1334520060412-1302230742

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Now not sure what elicited the need for an ER visit as opposed to a doctor's office visit--but when my youngest hit her head--we stopped at a Fire Dept on the way home (closer than the hospital--and DD was just getting that dazed and confused look). They assessed her but obviously couldn't do anything and just says you watch for certain things and take to the hospital to be sure. Brit probably got the same advice from the Doc. Something sudden probably happened necessitating the need to go the ER.

MALIBU, Calif. - Child welfare officials and a sheriff's deputy visited Britney Spears' home because her infant son was accidentally dropped from a high chair, People Magazine and the Los Angeles Times reported.

Six-month-old Sean Preston fell April 1 as his nanny was lifting him from the high chair and something in the chair snapped, People said Wednesday on its Web site. The infant slipped from her arms and fell, bruising his head on the floor, the magazine said.

Though a doctor examined the baby at the house, Spears and husband Kevin Federline took the baby to the emergency room to have him examined six days later, the report said.

Spears' attorney, Martin Singer, said in a statement that the hospital made a report to the Department of Children and Family Services as required by state law.

"DCFS immediately responded and determined there was no problem and no reason to open a formal investigation. They determined that the parents weren't involved in the injury and nothing was improper within the home," he said.

The Los Angeles DCFS and the Lost Hills sheriff's station declined to give details of Saturday's visit, and would not say if there was an ongoing investigation. DCFS public-affairs director Louise Grasmehr didn't return a phone message left Tuesday at her Los Angeles office. The department routinely refuses to discuss cases, citing confidentiality laws.

"It's a very standard, routine patrol request," Lt. Debra Glaskides said Tuesday. "We just roll out with them. We stood by, we took no action, no report or anything."

In February, DCFS visited Spears' home after publication of photographs showing the 24-year-old singer driving with then 4-month-old Sean Preston in her lap, rather than in a car seat as required by law.

Spears later apologized, saying she did it because of a "horrifying, frightful encounter with the paparazzi."

 

[poohandwendy]

I don't love Britney, but I do think this is going a bit overboard.

I agree.

They went to her house and talked to her, didn't even file a report or anything...they left. Period. The only reason this is a big deal and the only reason they went to 'check on things' is because she is in the media spotlight.

I cannot imagine having that much scrutiny as a young mother. It was enough that I felt unsure of myself. I cannot imagine the world watching my every move.

(and I don't even like Britny, I just think this is overkill)

 

[N.Bailey]

Like many others, I'm not a fan either, but the fact that she had a doctor to the house immediately and the fact that she took her son to the hospital (when apparently nothing was wrong) suggests to me that she's far from incompetent. It sounds like she's very concerned for the safety of her child, and it seems like she possibly over reacts out of fear. I think she is acting like a lot of 1st time mothers.

IMO, they need to back off and let her make the same mistakes that many of us did when we brought our first child home. Just to clarify, I think the mistake was in her over reacting by taking her son to the hospital, not putting the child into the nanny's care where he fell from the high chair. IMO, that was simply accidental.

 

[beattyfamily]

Just to clarify, I think the mistake was in her over reacting by taking her son to the hospital, not putting the child into the nanny's care where he fell from the high chair. IMO, that was simply accidental.

I"m just curious, why do you think her taking her child to the ER was over reacting?

I think it was great that she noticed her baby was sleeping a lot more then usual and got him checked out. That is how they found out he had a fractured skull. The doctor that initially checked the baby the day he fell couldn't spot something like that. IMHO, good thing she did 'over react' by taking him to the ER.

 

[Magickndm]

I heard last night Gwyneth Paltrow named her new son Moses. Now THAT should be looked into!

 

[N.Bailey]

I"m just curious, why do you think her taking her child to the ER was over reacting?

I think it was great that she noticed her baby was sleeping a lot more then usual and got him checked out. That is how they found out he had a fractured skull. The doctor that initially checked the baby the day he fell couldn't spot something like that. IMHO, good thing she did 'over react' by taking him to the ER.

I must have missed that he had a fractured skull. I'll stand corrected then. She didn't over react and she took the appropriate actions. This just reinforces my belief that she seems far from incompetent.

 

[beattyfamily]

I must have missed that he had a fractured skull. I'll stand corrected then. She didn't over react and she took the appropriate actions. This just reinforces my belief that she seems far from incompetent.

Oh, that explains it! I didn't realize you didn't know about the fractured skull.

That is why the DCS had to pay her a visit. It's CA law if a child has an injury like that...to pay the home a visit and investigate.

 

[N.Bailey]

Oh, that explains it! I didn't realize you didn't know about the fractured skull.

That is why the DCS had to pay her a visit. It's CA law if a child has an injury like that...to pay the home a visit and investigate.

I had read Lisa loves Pooh's update last and all it mentioned was bruising, so that's what I had on my mind when I posted.

I can understand why they'd have investigated, but it's the public that I feel should let her alone to raise her child. She seems to handing motherhood quite well, IMO. I won't give her a free pass for not buckling her son up in a car seat, but I think she's learned her lesson and I'm sure it won't happen again. We all do stupid things.

 

[beattyfamily]

I had read Lisa loves Pooh's update last and all it mentioned was bruising, so that's what I had on my mind when I posted.

I can understand why they'd have investigated, but it's the public that I feel should let her alone to raise her child. She seems to handing motherhood quite well, IMO. I won't give her a free pass for not buckling her son up in a car seat, but I think she's learned her lesson and I'm sure it won't happen again. We all do stupid things.

I agree with you. I think she's learned her lesson too. I also think the public should let her be.

I was just explaining why the DCS showed up in case you didn't know why.

 

[twinmomplus2new]

I am sorry but yes, accidents can and do happen.
However if my caregiver was the only one that was with my 6 month old and he sufferred a fractured skull, she would get her severance check and be out the door the same day. I would never feel comfortable with leaving the baby again.

Sorry but, maybe if Brittany was home taking care of her baby rather than treating him like a new toy this point would be moot. She acts like a child and it is really showing in her lax's attitude about the baby.

 

[N.Bailey]

I am sorry but yes, accidents can and do happen.
However if my caregiver was the only one that was with my 6 month old and he sufferred a fractured skull, she would get her severance check and be out the door the same day. I would never feel comfortable with leaving the baby again.

Sorry but, maybe if Brittany was home taking care of her baby rather than treating him like a new toy this point would be moot. She acts like a child and it is really showing in her lax's attitude about the baby.

You're being a little judgmental, don't you think? The nanny said something in the chair snapped, so it doesn't even seem like incompetence on the nanny's part.

BTW, accidents can happen anytime.

 

[declansdad]

I heard last night Gwyneth Paltrow named her new son Moses. Now THAT should be looked into!

omg...too funny!!!

 

[Beth76]

Sorry but, maybe if Brittany was home taking care of her baby rather than treating him like a new toy this point would be moot. She acts like a child and it is really showing in her lax's attitude about the baby.

That's rather harsh, don't you think? The same thing could have happened if Brittney was taking care of the baby. Parents are prone to accidents just like anyone else.

 

[declansdad]

Sorry but, maybe if Brittany was home taking care of her baby rather than treating him like a new toy this point would be moot. She acts like a child and it is really showing in her lax's attitude about the baby.

And you know this how? ET told you or are you the neighbour?

 

[beattyfamily]

Yes, the chair broke and that is how the baby fell. That poor nanny must feel horrible.

 

[Toby'sFriend]

I'm more horrified about the Doctor that examined the baby immediately after the accident and didn't uncover the fractured skull. What - like money to pay for the x-rays and MRI was an issue?

Maybe somebody needs to investigate THAT.

 

[minkydog]

I'm more horrified about the Doctor that examined the baby immediately after the accident and didn't uncover the fractured skull. What - like money to pay for the x-rays and MRI was an issue?

Maybe somebody needs to investigate THAT.

Well, unless he's got Xray vision it's not likely any doctor could detect a simple fracture in a baby's skull. I'm very surprised he didn't send them on the ER right then so he could have a CT scan, given the nature of the accident and the baby's age. Kudos to Britney for recognizing that her baby wasn't acting right and seeking care later, though.

 

[twinmomplus2new]

I am being judgemental. No doubt about it.

The fact is it happened when she was not home. I am sure it 99% was an accident. However I would always have that 1% chance in my mind. and thta wouldn't be fair to the nanny or the baby to have a nagging doubt. So Yes, I am afraid I would have to let her go.

How do I know she treats him like a toy? By the numerous press reports of her about and about, very quickly after she had that baby. Of the nanny pushing the stroller, Holding the baby whille she walks on ahead. Not to beat a dead horse, But she is very immature talks speaks acts like a late teen. The video of her with the baby out of the seat? Dis she look disressed to you? Did the body guard? the baby? She did what she wanted and thats that. anyone else would have gotten a ticket but, she got away with it.

Its funny people are jumping on me for being Judgemental, But your answers to me are quite snippy. She is immature and lets leave it at that.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I am sorry but yes, accidents can and do happen.
However if my caregiver was the only one that was with my 6 month old and he sufferred a fractured skull, she would get her severance check and be out the door the same day. I would never feel comfortable with leaving the baby again.

Sorry but, maybe if Brittany was home taking care of her baby rather than treating him like a new toy this point would be moot. She acts like a child and it is really showing in her lax's attitude about the baby.

Why is it that people must slam celebs b/c they have Nannies?

An accident is an accident.

I didn't go disown my mother for having the water heater set too high when my daughter burned her toes.


One needn't be famous to have a Nanny and just b/c one can afford the luxury of live in assistance--doesn't make them childish and incompetent to raise their child.


Very judgemental.


For head injuries--if baby showed no signs of immediate trauma--then there is no harm on the doc.

Most advise for head injuries is to observe to see if there are changes mitigating further examination.

My girls have fell on their head a number of times (okay--hit their head is more like it).

I had a boss who had a very simple fall and will forever be instituationalized for it.

You never know when teh perfect fall will be to result in such an injury and unless symptoms warrant it--x-ray or MRI isn't necessarily called for right away.

So let's not pass the anger onto the doctor.



And don't for one minute anyone tell me that you were a perfect parent from day one. Those who live in glass houses....



Car incident aside--so she was walking ahead of the nanny holding the baby. Big deal.

 

[twinmomplus2new]

My opinion is mine yours is yours we not have suppossed to agree, that is what makes the world go round.


Glass house? Funny My kids have done a 100 things and continue to do a 100 things to themselves. So no stones thrown here.

As I said accidents happen. But INMHO she's an imature parent.

your mileage may vary of course.