Toddler fell to death 2 months after maid saved his life

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Dora1:

Clearly, more people have to be aware of the importance of child proofing their house. You can't expect the maid or anyone to keep an eye of the child 24/7. Yeah, and I can't believe that they didn't act after giving a 2nd chance. Maybe child proofing should be included in the pre-natal classes?? Just a suggestion.

But whatever it is, it is devastating to lose a child, esp in this way. RIP......

I agree. We, as the parents especially, holds the key responsibility in child-proofing the house. And at any other place, we are still supposed to be on the lookout, not the maid, not anyone else.

Just to share. Since young, I had never understood why my dad would MIA at a new place, and made us stay somewhere to wait for him (before we had handphones). Be it cinema, restaurant, mall, weddings or whatever. A few years ago, I couldn't take it & finally told him to stay put. It was only then I realised how 'safety conscious' my dad was. He was & still does try to familiarize with the place & taking notes of where are the escape routes & fire exits, just in case, for us :love:

[janet88]

ammonite:

Going by the above account, the parents were clearly at fault for not securing the balcony area. It is dangerous to put a toddler in a pram or high chair while doing housework.

it is very difficult to find a dedicated helper like this one...she is very alert and responsible...a pity both parents ignored her request after the first time she saved the child...this helper is really one in a million.

[janet88]

if only my maids had been like this one…i lost count of the number of times i remind them that safety is top priority. installing window grilles is crucial when there are young children at home.

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All is needed is to close the living room window and the child will not be able to get out to the balcony.


Too late to dish out advice…child is gone.

[nms1]

Those who are trying to blame the developer are pointing fingers in the wrong direction. Not everyone has children so they cannot be expected to build everything to those standards. It is the parents’ responsibility.

[TheAnswer]

I hope this incident serves as a reminder to all the other parents. Kids are innocent.

[AC_Power]

Sad to read this…when come to safety, nothing should be left to chance I feel. Such a pity that a young life is lost this way.

[pirate]

nms1:

Those who are trying to blame the developer are pointing fingers in the wrong direction. Not everyone has children so they cannot be expected to build everything to those standards. It is the parents' responsibility.

While the parents have responsbility, I disagree that the developer has no responsibility. It is foreseeable that some of their buyers would have children. It was irresponsible to put in railings where the gaps are so wide that a child can crawl through.

[Jennifer]

pirate:

nms1:

Those who are trying to blame the developer are pointing fingers in the wrong direction. Not everyone has children so they cannot be expected to build everything to those standards. It is the parents' responsibility.

While the parents have responsbility, I disagree that the developer has no responsibility. It is foreseeable that some of their buyers would have children. It was irresponsible to put in railings where the gaps are so wide that a child can crawl through.

There should be already in place statutory guidelines for developer to observe safety.

We do not know exactly what happened, so PEACE everyone.

[phtthp]

All parents staying in high rise block with young toddler, do ensure safety to prevent tragedy. Since maid has to do household chores & do cooking, can’t keep an eye on toddler 24/7, perhaps can put him in infant care centre.

The parents of this sad tragedy (no one want it to happen) will regret their mistake whole life. They ignored the danger warned earlier. "Yi Shi Zi Cheng, qiAn gu hen". Very, very sad.