Safety first


Wednesday’s accident involving a 23-month-old toddler who died in Tulsa after a television fell from a dresser and crushed him is a tragedy.

 

Before my son was born, I would glance at those type of stories and continue reading without thinking twice about what I had read.

 

Now, stories about the death of babies and toddlers really tie my stomach in knots. I wonder how I would react, what I would do if I were that situation or what I could do to prevent a similar situation.

 

After reading about Wednesday’s accident in Tulsa, I wondered if the two televisions in my house were properly and safely tethered. They weren’t, so I’ll have a home improvement project to tackle this weekend.

 

What are other simple and effective ways a home could be child-proofed? Are there preventative measures that must be done, but may not be easily remembered?

 

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— Brian Sargent

bsargent@oklahoman.com

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It’s a good idea to tether dressers/chest of drawers also.

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