If the vase was an heirloom, consider teaching the child about —the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. It teaches that something can be more beautiful and stronger for having been broken, turning a scary accident into a lesson on resilience.
Keep pets and other children away immediately. Wear Protection: Put on thick-soled shoes and gloves. The "Big to Small" Method: Pick up large chunks by hand (with gloves). Sweep the area thoroughly with a broom. Use a vacuum for the "invisible" dust. kid_broke_a_vase_when_he_fell_down_the_stairs
Use a damp paper towel or a slice of white bread to pick up tiny slivers. If the vase was an heirloom, consider teaching
Stumbling into broken ceramic often causes lacerations. Wear Protection: Put on thick-soled shoes and gloves
Use this incident to "child-proof" the stairwell and surrounding landing.
Keep the child still until you’ve cleared a path through the glass. 🧹 Step 2: Safe Cleanup Strategy