Wwyd- Concerned about the safety of a toddler

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A few weeks ago, I noticed something quite strange. The house opposite me had scaffolding around it and a little boy ( about 18months to 2 years) had managed to crawl on to it out of a top floor window. From my house, I could see him walking up and down the plank of scaffolding ( no sides and a sheer drop at the end). I grabbed my own baby and ran out to encourage the boy to stay still. I alerted his mother, who then ran upstairs and managed to get the little boy safely back in. She was obviously shaken but despite what could of happened, all was fine.

Today, whilst walking my daughter in the buggy, I saw the same little boy at the top of the road. He was on his own, not wearing shoes or clothes... just in a nappy. He was in the middle of the road, on his own, a fair distance from his house. He wasn't distressed at all. I recognised him, picked him up and walked him home.

This is the 2nd time I've been concerned for the safety of this little one.

What would you do?

Report it to social services, did the mother say anything when you brought him back?

Yes, I'd ring social services. The family needs help of some kind.

NSPCC. 0808 800 5000

I had a climbing escape artist fearless toddler.
But you have to adapt your parenting to them.
Please, ring the NSPCC, at best, this parent needs help.
At worst, the child does.

Agree report to social services. One could be just an accident, two quite serious incidents doesn't look good. The mum will probably work out it was you though that reported it.

Definitely report it. This was happening near us. I know toddlers get in everything but both incidents were very dangerous.

I would ring ss myself. Poor baby.

If I were the parents I would want all the help and advice I could get on how to stop my toddler having these brushes with death! They might be really struggling, but even if they aren't I think it certainly warrants a professional's assessment. Report.

Hi op any update? What did you do

How is this even a question. Of course report it

I would ring the police and report both incidents

I work for the NSPCC Helpline - we are open now (24/7 service). We would take all the info for you and talk through what you have seen. You don't need to give your details, though helps if you do so professionals can contact you if needed.
Try to get as much info as possible before you ring as we need full address. Names as dates of incidents are useful

Please ring us x

Imagine how you would feel if you didn't report it and something happened to that little boy. Definitely ring social services or nspcc! Let them take action based on what to tell them, the responsibility is off your shoulders. The advert on the radio at the minute about "what the teacher saw" what the neighbours heard etc, others will have probably spotted similar things to you, but who will make the phone call? Will it be you? Or will it be no one?

Just ring ss - all nspcc do is pass it on to ss.

This could've been me 36 years ago I was just a pain in the ass escape artist but I would agree to report now as it may be part of a bigger picture

I would report this - twice in such a short time is too much.

What did the mother say when you brought him home?