Life-saving precautions: how to secure your home
This harrowing account reminds us of the vital importance of checking the stability of every piece of furniture in the house. Lindsay herself admits that she and her husband weren’t careless: they had installed safety locks on the windows, safety gates at the top of the stairs, and even wall anchors for the most obvious pieces of furniture. But this mirror, which they considered harmless, slipped through their fingers. “It eats me up inside to think that other families could be living through the same nightmare,” she says.
That’s why she’s urging all parents today to systematically secure all furniture and heavy objects to the walls. It’s a quick and inexpensive operation that can literally save a life. Also, take the time to walk through your home from a child’s perspective: what seems harmless to us, seen from above, can represent an irresistible temptation or a danger to a curious toddler.
A legacy of love and vigilance
“Even though I would give anything for Reed to still be with us, I sincerely hope that our story will help prevent other tragedies,” Lindsay wrote. Her message has already moved thousands of parents and early childhood professionals, who applaud her courage and the importance of her warning.
So let’s take the time, starting today, to secure our homes. Because when it comes to protecting our little treasures, there can never be too many precautions.
