Billy Bloggs Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Watching the kid I think he has done this before, as he opened all the drawers he stepped back and seemed to be waiting for something to happen, he then shut them all again and pulled even the top one open and when all open is when it toppled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbrownderby Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 5 hours ago, KhunBENQ said: IKEA had a case where a child was hit by a falling chest of drawers. They then added anchors and screws and advice to fix it at the wall! I believe there were eight children killed which prompted a recall on a certain ranges of IKEA furniture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted April 5, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, kannot said: If there was any "real" concern they wouldnt have been left on their own for ANY reason. Written by someone who it appears may not understand the practicalities and compromise sometimes necessary in real life. My Wife definitely left our son alone when he was younger. I'm away at work, my wife is taking a quick shower, our son at a very young age was left alone in a play-pen. The other day my Wife was out, I needed the bathroom, I told my 4 year old to behave and play with the lego. Sometimes the practicalities of life are that there are no alternatives. We simply make the best of what we can. This involves plugging up electrical outlets, and after seeing this video, I'll tether back his wardrobe and cabinet. Edited April 5, 2018 by richard_smith237 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvavin Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 When you have parents educated by the great educational system of this country then I am afraid the parents could not be able to foresee such problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 1 hour ago, jgarbo said: IKEA drawers like these have killed several toddlers recently. IKEA now suggest attaching the drawers to the wall. It's very serious. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/ikea-recall-29-million-dressers-child-deaths-chest-drawers-ceo-lars-petersson-furniture-a8067221.html I stand corrected. Was not aware it had happened so frequently. If the draws are full , I guess there must be more weight than there looks. Must be other similar case with furniture not made by Ikea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0815 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 9 hours ago, Dmaxdan said: I can't be 100% sure but those drawers look like they contain toys, which is a pretty dumb place to store anything related to young children especially if they know what's there. A chest of drawers should be out of bounds to toddlers, especially when you choose to leave your kids unattended as this woman did. Try to explain to their mom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 7 hours ago, KhunBENQ said: IKEA had a case where a child was hit by a falling chest of drawers. They then added anchors and screws and advice to fix it at the wall! That's farang thinking - recognise the problem and properly solve it. Not a lesson so easily learned in the kingdom, unfortunately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Parent/s should buy lottery ticket - don't worry about the numbers. Luck is already in their favour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieAus Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 3 hours ago, kannot said: say that when it sticks it finger in an electrical socket as she holds the charred remains, you dont monitor kids by listening. Are you realistically suggesting that you have to watch a child for every second obviously never had small children 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieAus Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 2 hours ago, richard_smith237 said: Written by someone who it appears may not understand the practicalities and compromise sometimes necessary in real life. My Wife definitely left our son alone when he was younger. I'm away at work, my wife is taking a quick shower, our son at a very young age was left alone in a play-pen. The other day my Wife was out, I needed the bathroom, I told my 4 year old to behave and play with the lego. Sometimes the practicalities of life are that there are no alternatives. We simply make the best of what we can. This involves plugging up electrical outlets, and after seeing this video, I'll tether back his wardrobe and cabinet. As I have posted this person obviously has never had small children Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeyrobot Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Nice house, and very clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon789561 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 11 hours ago, CelticBhoy said: The wee guy was lucky. That's for sure. But I do like when the big brother instantly points to the wee bro when Mum turns up! they all grass here 555 teach em young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Duck Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Ikea in the USA includes a kit to anchor such furniture to the wall for earthquakes and occasions such as this. I would imagine they include them internationally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Duck Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Billy Bloggs said: Watching the kid I think he has done this before, as he opened all the drawers he stepped back and seemed to be waiting for something to happen, he then shut them all again and pulled even the top one open and when all open is when it toppled. I was thinking the same thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essaybloke Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 So really it's 'Not horrifying moment as child not injured at all'. Thanks for the 'news' update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, sjbrownderby said: I believe there were eight children killed which prompted a recall on a certain ranges of IKEA furniture. Sounds plausible. My memory about that has faded. Edited April 5, 2018 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thongkorn Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Bad design all for cheapness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megasin1 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 I think the headline is a little over the top and not very well balanced. Its an open and shut case of the headline outweighing the content. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 I think it's Japan where they tie the top of the drawer to the wall. It's a good idea here too, seeing how flimsy the cheapo drawers are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Toddlers are curious, nothing is out of bounds to them. That is an adult expression, which translates, Don"t touch while I am present. Have you not learned yet? Geezer Quote , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 With pointing skills at such a young age obviously a policeman in the making! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindfulness Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 ... wouldn’t be any prize offerings of video clips of ‘Stupidity in the Home’ by any chance ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Its a pretty common accident. There have been several incidents and deaths in Australia, especially with heavy old CRT televisions. Lots of furniture ships with some wall fasteners, usually thrown out as extra screws or still in the plastic bag taped to the back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceN Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 18 hours ago, kannot said: say that when it sticks it finger in an electrical socket as she holds the charred remains, you dont monitor kids by listening. Did you raise children? Did you spend every waking moment in the same room with them? Responsible parents can leave their children to play in another room while they clean or cook or do paperwork. That said, yeah, we covered our electrical outlets when our daughter was little, and that cabinet should be secured to the wall. Probably is by now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krataiboy Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 On 4/5/2018 at 8:19 AM, kotsak said: They learn how to point at a very young age It's called passing the buck. He's obviously destined for a life in politics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essaybloke Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 18 hours ago, Megasin1 said: I think the headline is a little over the top and not very well balanced. Its an open and shut case of the headline outweighing the content. Yes it should read- Chest of drawers NEARLY kills toddler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easton Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 A long time ago when I was a little boy I pulled out the drawers and used them for steps, that is until the dresser fell on me. I got knicked up pretty good and scared the crap out of my parents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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