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By Vincent Iannelli, M.D., About.com Guide to Pediatrics since 2001

Falling Televisions Hazard

Friday July 21, 2006
Learn more about the 'hidden hazard' of kids getting injured from televisions falling on top of them and how to secure your furniture and TV so that your kids are safe. Unfortunately, more kids are getting hurt from falling televisions in recent years. Five children have died in Houston in the past four months from falling TVs and three children have died in New York.

Is your TV and TV stand secure? Would it tipover if your toddler tried to climb on it?

Related: Safety | Childproofing | Hidden Dangers | Home Safety Quiz

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March 19, 2007 at 5:18 pm
(1) Julia Brammer says:

Hello,
I am a mother of angel. I only can say she is missed daily. I only wished we knew of this danger in our home. Please keep getting the word out.

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