I had a friend whose 2 year old daught got a serious burn from turning on the treadmill and falling down on it with it still running.  I think exercise equipment is very dangerous with kids in the house. 

This is such a sad story.  It really breaks my heart to even imagine this happening.  We are looking into getting a treadmill so I am definitely gonna have to check everything out on it when I find one to see what exactly is gonna have to be somehow put up on it so my 2 1/2 year old doesn't get into it.

After this story though it made me look for anything that had cords hanging down, such as blinds, and put them up.

Kids find ways to get into anything they can, all we can do is try and protect them as much as we can from this stuff.

Colin amazes me more and more each day

 Yes, exercise equipment poses a threat to kids.  I have heard about many treadmill accidents with young children.  

We had our exercise equipment in our bedroom and my daughter did not have access to it before we got rid of it.  Every time my nieces and nephews came over and they caught a glimpse of the equipment in our room, they wanted on it.  The answer was always the same "No!"  Of course i explained the dangers too.  

I think it can, but more so I think it's the parent's responsibility to be watching their children and be aware of potential harm that could happen due to a lose cord hanging, which was reportedly the case with this.  Just like they advise not to put a baby crib near blinds that have the hanging cord the same applies for cases like this, cords, rope or string can be potential hazards and if you don't watch your child or inform and teach your child that they don't play with those things or even touch those things for that matter than you can more than likely expect that something harmful will happen if something is left with in their reach.  I know this probably was a case where the mother didn't even realize that child was around the treadmill or exercise machine (what ever it was) and maybe didn't even realize there was a lose cord or string/rope hanging from it ... but even while cleaning I'm always back and forth to check on my daughter .... and that's not to say she wasn't either ... it may have happened right after she walked away from checking on her who knows ...

"Every child born into the world is a new thought of God, an ever fresh and radiant possibility"
~Kate Douglas Wiggin (American children's author and educator who led the kindergarten education movement in the United States 1856-1923)

This is the most terrible thing...to have your child hurt in your home because of something you overlooked.  Just terrible and sad.   He will feel guilty for the rest of his life, I am sure.

A few days ago, Katrina (kindahotmom) wrote an article about keeping our kids safe and whether or not if we cause damage by sheltering them too much.  I feel it such a slippery slope. You can always do things to improve safety in your house but can you accurately predict every accident?  I am not sure any of us can.  We just do the best we can and ask others for help if we think we have overlooked something.  Accidents can happen despite the best prepared plan.

Mousetales1 is a discussion leader for (Phoenix) momslikeme.com.  She lives in Southeast Phoenix with her DH, 3 children who range in age from 5-14 and 2 enormous dogs who double as ponies. 

Kelly had an accident with my mom's treadmill a few months ago - she turned the speed dial so high that it threw her backwards up against the wall - and just this morning, one of my friends told me that her daughter had an accident with the trendmill over the weekend (she didn't know anything about Mike Tyson's daughter's freak accident) and she had rubber burns on her arm.

I have to admit that before this terrible freak accident happened, we did laugh about Kelly's accident but not nowadays. All I can say is that thank god she didn't get seriously hurt like his daughter did. Very sad.

H~

Kelly,  4 yrs old and Sky, 2 yrs old - November babies

Instead of locking up the equipment why don't we just teach our children what is safe and unsafe.

originally posted by mousetales1

This is the most terrible thing...to have your child hurt in your home because of something you overlooked.  Just terrible and sad.   He will feel guilty for the rest of his life, I am sure.

A few days ago, Katrina (kindahotmom) wrote an article about keeping our kids safe and whether or not if we cause damage by sheltering them too much.  I feel it such a slippery slope. You can always do things to improve safety in your house but can you accurately predict every accident?  I am not sure any of us can.  We just do the best we can and ask others for help if we think we have overlooked something.  Accidents can happen despite the best prepared plan.

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Mousetales1 is a discussion leader for (Phoenix) momslikeme.com.  She lives in Southeast Phoenix with her DH, 3 children who range in age from 5-14 and 2 enormous dogs who double as ponies. 

Speaking of Katrina I just realized I haven't seen her on her in ages ... where has she been?  Is she not posting here any longer? 

"Every child born into the world is a new thought of God, an ever fresh and radiant possibility"
~Kate Douglas Wiggin (American children's author and educator who led the kindergarten education movement in the United States 1856-1923)

originally posted by boohoo9

Instead of locking up the equipment why don't we just teach our children what is safe and unsafe.

That is easier said then done. You can teach them all you want, but some curiosity will not stop them from getting hurt.

Discussion leader for East Valley. Mom of tweenager and married to my best friend.

originally posted by Sandi1

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originally posted by boohoo9

Instead of locking up the equipment why don't we just teach our children what is safe and unsafe.

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That is easier said then done. You can teach them all you want, but some curiosity will not stop them from getting hurt.

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Discussion leader for East Valley. Mom of tweenager and married to my best friend.

ditto - unfortanetely :(

H~

Kelly,  4 yrs old and Sky, 2 yrs old - November babies