Tragic Accident: Influencer’s Toddler Dies After Mirror Falls in Heartbreaking Incident

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Lindsay Dewey is detailing a heartbreaking event in order to help others.

The social media personality who frequently documents her family life online has sadly announced that her 22-month-old son Reed tragically passed away following an incident where a heavy, unstable mirror in their house fell onto him, causing his death.

In simpler terms, Reed seems to have attached a suction cup bowl to a mirror and was trying to remove it by pulling it back and forth, which caused the mirror to come crashing down on him. This incident occurred without any prior sound of him playing around the mirror. She only realized what happened after hearing the mirror fall, and within five seconds she managed to lift it off of him.

Lindsay elaborated by stating that the mirror was “sturdy” and stood upright against the wall, mentioning her children weren’t capable of shifting or pulling it loose, which led to a lack of immediate concern for securing it to the wall. Later, she mentioned that while the instructions for the mirror didn’t mandate anchoring, it was an available option.

Upon picking it up, I looked at him to check if he was alright, and though his eyes were open, there were no tears – a sight that left me relieved, thinking he might’ve just been in shock. Yet, as the moments passed, it became evident that this wasn’t the Reed I knew. His behavior made it clear that something was terribly wrong, and while we had anticipated a serious issue, we never imagined it would be so severe that he wouldn’t make it through. The mirror struck his head at the most critical angle, shattering his skull – an impact that resulted in a catastrophic traumatic brain injury.

Ultimately, Reed passed away despite receiving medical care.

Lindsay expressed, “We both keep playing it over and over in our minds.” She continued, speaking for herself and Eric, “The fact that this tragedy took our baby away from us is still unbelievable. We’re revealing this experience to prevent anyone else from going through the same. When we shared with a few trusted individuals, they began listing items in their homes that weren’t properly secured. This realization struck a chord with them, as they could have easily been in our situation.

Lindsay detailed the incident, describing it as a “combination of unfortunate events,” with the chair typically placed in front of the mirror being shifted following an occurrence where their normally bedroom-bound dog soiled the carpet.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d like to share that I identify with those moms who are meticulous about safety, often jokingly referred to as the “super-protective parents.” We’ve got childproof locks on windows, doors, and gates, monitors installed for added security, and dressers anchored to walls. It’s heartbreaking when unfortunate incidents still manage to touch families like ours who put in so much effort to safeguard our children.

Initially, they had opted for privacy regarding their experience, but eventually, both the mother and Eric chose to reveal details about it as well.

She confessed that it would have been simple to hide this and shield ourselves from any possible criticism, even from strangers. However, I couldn’t hold it in any longer from other parents. To put it straight, I’m revealing this information primarily for awareness. To be truthful, a week ago we had decided not to disclose it. But something changed our minds, and I’m now glad we did. There’s a chance that this could prevent another child from going through the same situation, and that makes all the criticism worth enduring.

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2025-04-01 22:51