Dad breaks 5-month-old's leg during diaper change

Dad breaks 5-month-old's leg

Brian Scott Eshleman Jr. allegedly broke his 5-month-old's femur during a diaper change because the baby was moving too much.

“Eshleman said he was frustrated with the victim because they kept moving while he was trying to change the diaper”

Police report

Manheim Township Police Department says Eshleman faces aggravated assault of a victim younger than 6 by an offender older than 18 and two counts of endangering the welfare of children.

Hospital diagnosis

Doctors diagnosed the baby with a broken right femur because the infant had limited mobility, so the injury was not self-inflicted.

Injury impact

A broken leg causes substantial pain and results in impairment, according to police.

Witness account

A witness said Eshleman called police after the baby was crying hysterically and wouldn't stop.

Eshleman's admission

Eshleman admitted to using more force than usual during a diaper change at his home on Knollwood Drive in Manheim Township, Pennsylvania.

“Eshleman said he was frustrated with the victim because they kept moving while he was trying to change the diaper”

Sound of injury

Eshleman heard an audible 'pop' in the baby's leg during the incident.

Arrest details

Eshleman was arrested on October 19 and released with a $150,000 bond after being taken to the Lancaster County Jail.

Next court date

Eshleman's next court date is set for November 25, 2.000.

Hospital transfer

The baby had to be transferred to a specialized hospital for treatment after the incident.

Child protection team

After being examined by the hospital's child protection team, staff called police to spark the investigation.

Location

The incident happened on Knollwood Drive in Manheim Township, Pennsylvania, about 75 miles west of Philadelphia.

Investigation

Detectives spoke with a witness who said Eshleman called police after the baby was crying hysterically and wouldn't stop.