You know how it goes—those unexpected moments that no parent ever plans for. Kristen Bell, the beloved actress from Veronica Mars and Frozen, recently found herself in just such a situation. In an endearing Instagram post, she revealed that one of her daughters had to be rushed to the hospital after accidentally slamming her finger in a door. "First emergency room visit," Kristen wrote, setting the stage for a heartfelt and relatable story.
As any parent would, Kristen shared the details of the incident with her followers. "One hairline fracture and a finger smushed so hard in the door it popped like a jelly donut," she explained. But don’t worry—she spared us the gory details. "I’m not attaching a pic of the finger because there was literally burger popping out all over and it was pretty gross," she added with her signature humor. Kristen even covered her child’s face in the photo she shared with an emoji, ensuring privacy for her little one.
View this post on InstagramFirst emergency room visit. One hairline fracture and a finger smushed so hard in the door it popped like a jelly donut. Thank you so much to @childrensla for the amazing care, thank u Dr. Olsen, and Sonia our child life specialist. Did you know that when you enter the emergency room at @childrensla you immediately get a "Child Life Specialist" trained to make sure your child knows what happening? And to make sure you understand all of what's happening and your choices? It made us feel so safe. And @childrensla follows up the next day with a phone call to make sure all is well after the trauma. Excellent care all around. Thank you to all who helped my baby. (Ps I'm not attaching a pic of the finger because there was literally burger popping out all over and it as pretty gross.)
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A Heartfelt Shoutout to Exceptional Care
Thankfully, Kristen and her family were in good hands. She praised the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles for their top-notch care. "Thank you so much to @childrensla for the amazing care," she wrote. Alongside her gratitude, Kristen highlighted the hospital’s unique approach to pediatric emergencies. "Did you know that when you enter the emergency room at @childrensla you immediately get a 'Child Life Specialist' trained to make sure your child knows what’s happening? And to make sure you understand all of what’s happening and your choices? It made us feel so safe," she explained.
Kristen went on to describe the follow-up care her family received. "And @childrensla follows up the next day with a phone call to make sure all is well after the trauma. Excellent care all around. Thank you to all who helped my baby," she added, expressing her heartfelt appreciation for the hospital staff.
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A Near-Miss Two Months Ago
Looking back, Kristen shared another close call from about two months prior. In a lighthearted Instagram post, she recounted an incident where her youngest daughter managed to shove a jewel up her nose. "Right before this photo was taken my youngest daughter shoved a jewel up her nose up to her brain and we jumped in the car headed to the emergency room," she joked. Thankfully, it turned out to be a false alarm. "On the way she snorted it out and we re-routed and went to @nbcthegoodplace #FYC panel instead," Kristen concluded with a laugh.
It’s comforting to know that even Hollywood parents experience the same ups and downs as the rest of us. And in both instances, Kristen and her husband Dax Shepard handled the situations with grace and quick thinking. Here's to all the parents out there who navigate the unpredictable world of parenting with love and humor!
