Toddler survives a tipover event

A toddler left alone in his bedroom suffered minor injuries when a piece of furniture tipped over, according to an Instagram video that has gathered more than 17 million views, according to Parents' website. 

The viral video shows the aftermath of the furniture after it had fallen over. "Suddenly," the poster, Julianna Simmons said, "I was startled by a loud thud followed by a scream that I wish no parent ever had to hear, coming from upstairs. I don’t think I’ve ever run so quickly up our stairs. What I saw when I reached his room forever burned an image in me that I wouldn’t wish upon any parent."

The toddler suffered minor scratches and bruises, according to the Instagram post

 

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Larry Adams is a Chicago-based writer and editor who writes about how things get done. A former wire service and community newspaper reporter, Larry is an award-winning writer with more than three decades of experience. In addition to writing about woodworking, he has covered science, metrology, metalworking, industrial design, quality control, imaging, Swiss and micromanufacturing . He was previously a Tabbie Award winner for his coverage of nano-based coatings technology for the automotive industry. Larry volunteers for the historic preservation group, the Kalo Foundation/Ianelli Studios, and the science-based group, Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST).