About Us

Meghan’s Hope

Raising Awareness About the Dangers of Furniture Tip-Over

About Us - Our Mission

Meghan’s Hope was born out of both love and grief. My goal was simple, to prevent any other child from dying the way our beautiful Meggie did.

Thus far, the numbers of small children injured and killed by furniture and television tip over is only climbing.

Our mission is simple. To educate the public about the very real danger that a child can be severely injured or killed by falling furniture or televisions and it happens in an instant. No one EVER expects it will happen to their child.

We want to reach everyone who knows, cares for, teaches, or works with children. We want them to take the few minutes and spend the few dollars that could very well save the life of a child they love and care for. Parents, grandparents, childcare providers, teachers, childbirth educators, CPR instructors, nurses, doctors, counselors, those who work in retail and sell childproofing supplies, furniture and televisions, and are otherwise in a position to educate are our target audience. Those who make the laws and set the standards of manufacturing of furniture, large electronics and appliances are also in our sight.

We hope to see the day that furniture and televisions are sold with warning labels stating that it poses a risk of injury or death due to tip over. We wish to see all furniture that could potentially tip and all televisions sold with a tethering device and directions on how to secure it to the wall. We’ve already begun to see this positive change as a result of our efforts. It is not yet universal.

We want to see furniture safety straps sold EVERYWHERE baby/child supplies are sold, right next to the outlet covers. We’d also like to see them sold at stores where furniture and televisions are sold along with information about why you’d want to purchase them.

We’ve had two bills, both titled The Katie Elise and Meghan Agnes Act introduced to the US House of Representatives. There is a petition in support of this bill. You can view and sign it by clicking here.

The CPSC and ASTM have taken notice as a result of our efforts and the help of the media who have brought these dangers to light by writing and airing stories about their tragic deaths and have recommended some changes in their standards as a result of our advocacy. It is not enough and it is not mandatory—yet.

I now work together with the Katie Elise Lambert Foundation as a member of their Board of Directors. Katie is Meghan’s friend in the next place and the loss of our daughters has brought us together in our mission and our desire to share the legacy of our daughters and prevent any other parent from ever knowing our pain. Please visit Katie’s Web site for additional information or if you wish to donate to our cause.

If you wish to learn more or help us in our mission please contact us today!

Email us at info@meghanshope.org