UPDATE: A Texas mother had a shocking encounter late last night when she discovered her toddler roaming the house alone. At approximately 11:30 PM, Skylar, who has chosen not to disclose her last name, heard unusual noises coming from the laundry room while her husband Alex was in the shower and their daughter Eloise Lucille was supposed to be asleep.
In a TikTok video that has since gone viral, garnering over 7.1 million views and nearly 400,000 likes, Skylar documented her late-night investigation. Initially suspecting an animal was causing the commotion, she was unprepared for what she found. Rounding the corner, she came face-to-face with Eloise, who had somehow managed to navigate around four doors and escape her bedroom in the dark.
“I was shocked because that meant she had somehow gotten past four doors to make it into that room, all while it being dark,” Skylar told Newsweek. With Eloise now dubbed a “tiny escape artist,” Skylar humorously requested thoughts and prayers from her followers in the video overlay.
Eloise, who recently learned to walk, is described as both sweet and mischievous. After asking her daughter, “What are you doing down here?” Skylar captured a playful moment as Eloise blew a raspberry and then fell onto her bottom. The adventurous toddler’s newfound mobility has led to her exploring every corner of their home, and her mother admits, “I now need to toddler-proof my babyproof mechanisms.”
Parents of toddlers know that this stage is filled with excitement and challenges. Most toddlers begin standing by around age one and are typically walking well by 12 to 15 months. As they gain independence, they traverse their surroundings with increasing confidence, creating a whirlwind of activity in the household.
Since the late-night incident, there have been no repeat escapes, but Skylar acknowledges that Eloise’s explorative spirit is only growing. “She’s exploring the whole house now,” she said.
With a humorous touch, the TikTok video concluded with Eloise cuddling up to her mother, as the text overlay read, “Tomorrow will be fun.”
This adorable yet alarming episode serves as a reminder for parents everywhere to stay vigilant as their little ones master the art of mobility. Do you have similar funny stories or videos to share? Send them to [email protected] for a chance to be featured!
