This everyday item killed her 2yo—now she’s begging others to listen
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Disclaimer: This article discusses the accidental death of a child and may be distressing to some readers.
Household items that seem harmless can sometimes pose unexpected dangers, especially for young children.
One family's heartbreaking experience serves as a powerful reminder of the hidden risks lurking in everyday spaces.
What began as an ordinary evening at home turned into an unimaginable tragedy, leaving a grieving mother determined to prevent similar accidents.
A grieving mother in the US has issued a stark warning about an everyday household item after her 22-month-old son's tragic death in a horrific accident.
Lindsay Dewey, from Idaho, recounted how she was preparing dinner just metres away from her son Reed when disaster struck.
She believed he had been trying to pull his suction cup bowl off a large freestanding mirror when the heavy object toppled over.
‘Last I saw him he was sitting near the kitchen by the pool table playing with magnatiles by himself,’ she shared in a heartbreaking social media post.
‘I never even saw him with a bowl…I never even heard him playing by/with the mirror. Until I heard it fall and then within five seconds I lifted it off of him.’
Reed, the youngest of three siblings, was two months away from his second birthday when the accident occurred.
Lindsay immediately sensed that her son’s injuries were severe and that he wasn’t just in shock.
Her husband, Eric, was out running errands but was only three minutes away and rushed home.
Lindsay said she felt ‘helpless’ as they waited for emergency responders to arrive.
When Eric got home, he immediately began administering aid to Reed while paramedics arrived just minutes later.
Medical teams determined that the mirror had struck Reed in an incredibly precise manner, fracturing his skull and causing a traumatic brain injury.
Lindsay admitted they had never felt the need to anchor the mirror to the wall because it was too large for their children to move.
The family has since taken steps to secure their furniture to prevent further risks.
Reed was rushed to hospital, but despite medical intervention, he was declared brain dead.
His parents made the difficult decision to donate his organs, allowing five other children to receive life-saving transplants.
‘I couldn’t stop thinking about the families who got the best call of their life, their answered prayer,’ Lindsay wrote in an emotional post.
‘I don’t think I’ll ever be able to understand why our prayer wasn’t answered, but God knows all things. Even though this is not fair on every single level, we’re so proud of you baby.’
She described Reed as a child who ‘knew only love and gave only love’ and expressed gratitude for the 22 months they had with him.
‘The hallways were lined up with family, friends, and nurses, there to honour you,’ she said.
Lindsay now hopes to raise awareness about the dangers of unanchored furniture to prevent similar tragedies.
‘We’re only sharing this because we don't want this happening to anybody,’ she said.
‘A few close people we’ve told literally started naming off items in their house that weren't anchored, and it hit home for them because they literally could have been in our situation.’
Anticipating criticism, she made it clear that any negativity or misinformation would not be tolerated.
‘We know we will be judged for this…but anyone who spreads misinformation or has anything negative to say will just be blocked.’
In a previous story, another family shared their heartbreak after losing their toddler in a tragic camping accident.
The child had been playing nearby when disaster struck—underscoring how quickly things can go wrong, even in familiar environments.
You can read more about their experience and the warning they’ve issued to others.
Tragic accidents like this highlight the hidden dangers in our homes, but how often do we really think about securing heavy furniture? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Household items that seem harmless can sometimes pose unexpected dangers, especially for young children.
One family's heartbreaking experience serves as a powerful reminder of the hidden risks lurking in everyday spaces.
What began as an ordinary evening at home turned into an unimaginable tragedy, leaving a grieving mother determined to prevent similar accidents.
A grieving mother in the US has issued a stark warning about an everyday household item after her 22-month-old son's tragic death in a horrific accident.
Lindsay Dewey, from Idaho, recounted how she was preparing dinner just metres away from her son Reed when disaster struck.
She believed he had been trying to pull his suction cup bowl off a large freestanding mirror when the heavy object toppled over.
‘Last I saw him he was sitting near the kitchen by the pool table playing with magnatiles by himself,’ she shared in a heartbreaking social media post.
‘I never even saw him with a bowl…I never even heard him playing by/with the mirror. Until I heard it fall and then within five seconds I lifted it off of him.’
Reed, the youngest of three siblings, was two months away from his second birthday when the accident occurred.
Lindsay immediately sensed that her son’s injuries were severe and that he wasn’t just in shock.
Her husband, Eric, was out running errands but was only three minutes away and rushed home.
Lindsay said she felt ‘helpless’ as they waited for emergency responders to arrive.
When Eric got home, he immediately began administering aid to Reed while paramedics arrived just minutes later.
Medical teams determined that the mirror had struck Reed in an incredibly precise manner, fracturing his skull and causing a traumatic brain injury.
Lindsay admitted they had never felt the need to anchor the mirror to the wall because it was too large for their children to move.
The family has since taken steps to secure their furniture to prevent further risks.
Reed was rushed to hospital, but despite medical intervention, he was declared brain dead.
His parents made the difficult decision to donate his organs, allowing five other children to receive life-saving transplants.
‘I couldn’t stop thinking about the families who got the best call of their life, their answered prayer,’ Lindsay wrote in an emotional post.
‘I don’t think I’ll ever be able to understand why our prayer wasn’t answered, but God knows all things. Even though this is not fair on every single level, we’re so proud of you baby.’
She described Reed as a child who ‘knew only love and gave only love’ and expressed gratitude for the 22 months they had with him.
‘The hallways were lined up with family, friends, and nurses, there to honour you,’ she said.
Lindsay now hopes to raise awareness about the dangers of unanchored furniture to prevent similar tragedies.
‘We’re only sharing this because we don't want this happening to anybody,’ she said.
‘A few close people we’ve told literally started naming off items in their house that weren't anchored, and it hit home for them because they literally could have been in our situation.’
Anticipating criticism, she made it clear that any negativity or misinformation would not be tolerated.
‘We know we will be judged for this…but anyone who spreads misinformation or has anything negative to say will just be blocked.’
In a previous story, another family shared their heartbreak after losing their toddler in a tragic camping accident.
The child had been playing nearby when disaster struck—underscoring how quickly things can go wrong, even in familiar environments.
You can read more about their experience and the warning they’ve issued to others.
Tragic accidents like this highlight the hidden dangers in our homes, but how often do we really think about securing heavy furniture? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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