I think it's incredible that she noticed the battery was missing. Something so small... And she acted immediately on it. But too much damage had already been done so fast. She was was truly a great mother to Reese. I hope she finds peace.

This completely broke my heart. No idea button batteries were so dangerous 😢

I don't know how I would survive the death of a 18-month old daughter to such a freak accident...Stay strong.

“She’s not here, but she does still have a purpose”. Deepest words I’ve heard ❤. May the Lord comfort you so much.

Her lying on the bed looking at her mom was the saddest thing I've ever seen in my life ...

Her child didn't pass in vain. She's saving other child's lives by sharing this story.

These parents acted in ways that were a lot more reflective and urgent than many other parents would have. They were excellent parents. Sorry for your loss.

I’m a 14 year old boy and I cried to this I’m usually a tough boy but with these type of story’s I cry but I’m not fully developed yet but I just wanted to share that I cried.

When I was a kid, I had also swallowed a button battery. My brother immediately knew and I was taken to the ER. The button passed with no issues. Never knew how dangerous they were until I watched this. May this angel Rest In Peace.

“ i realized it was my kid “ That hit deep. May God heal this poor women’s heart.

I'm so sorry thank you for making me aware of this issue I will be sure to make my children aware to watch my grand babies closely. Your daughter is so beautiful.

December 18 is the birth date of my deceased daughter. My heart broke when I saw that date as Reese’s death date. Prayers for you to continue her legacy with Reese’s Purpose.

Seeing her daughter look at her in that hospital bed with that sad and scared look on her face as I’m sure she was and wanted to just be in her mommas arms where she felt safe just utterly killed me inside. I could NOT imagine. It just makes me want to pick her up off that bed and hold her tight. God please comfort this family, they need you. Rest high baby girl❤️

She knew things wouldn't be ok. She was grieving and missing her mommy...telling her good-bye through her eyes. Any nurturing mother can read that look. Gut wrenching

You can see how devastated the mom is… I can see how hard it must be for her to lose her own daughter at just 18 months. I hope Reese finds peace.

I’m so sorry for your major loss. Reese was a beautiful baby girl. Yes, there was a plan for Reese & a purpose for you & your family, too. Thank you for this important info that so many of us weren’t aware of. I’ll be passing it on. Prayers for you all.

As a mom, it always makes my blood run cold to see someone grieving their child. Things can happen so quickly. Anyone blaming them should be ashamed of themselves

"She's not here but she does still have a purpose" that is a lovely sentiment and I'll always support this statement

Thank you so much for being so strong and sharing your story. I am new mom and this adds up to my anxiety but it is better to aware than anxious.

Losing a child is the worst thing that can happen to a family. After watching the video I just started crying. The pain of the parents cannot be put into words. My deepest sympathy from Germany. R.I.P little girl.

My son, did almost the same, didn't swallow , but "ate" It ..he was a 08 month year old baby... And so, his right kidney failed... Many procedures. I' m so Glad they worked!!!. Now he is 20, a gorgeous and health Young Man.

As a mother of an 18 month old girl who literally puts anything and everything in her mouth, my worst fear in the world is one millisecond of not seeing what she’s doing and it resulting in her death. Reese looks so much like my baby. I’ll protect her so much more now

Thank you for informing everyone of the extreme dangers of these batteries. I don't have little ones anymore, but I have small grandbabies. I am so very sorry for your loss of your beautiful, happy little girl. My heart breaks for you and your family and yes, she has a purpose. 😢

3:21 is just heartbreaking. My heart goes out to you and your family.

That look she was giving her mother. Broke my heart. Rest in eternal paradise Reese 💔🕊🥀

Please God give this woman and her family comfort and strength.

So sorry for your loss. Just saw this video. Thanks for posting it. You have possibly saved lives unaware. Being 63, I've never heard of this happening. She may not be here physically, but always alive in your hearts. ❤

I am so sorry for your loss. It's so easy for a kid to grab something and put it in their mouth when your back is only turned for a second. It's how I wound up eating a penny when I was little despite the fact my mom always watched me like a hawk and usually caught me things like that. Fortunately, it was harmless for me. You did a wonderful job as parents in how vigilantly you responded and in even noticing the battery was gone at all when a lot of parents would've never caught it. You gave that little girl the best chance she could've had even if fate had other plans. I hope in the time since you recorded this you've found more comfort as a family. Thank you for sharing this story. The fact you'd be willing to talk about something so painful for the chance to educate other parents and hopefully save other children absolutely shows your character.

I can’t imagine the pain this mother is going through. The fact that she’s going out and doing everything she can to ensure this never happens again is extremely commendable. Hopefully she can find some comfort during this awful time.

As a medic I was called to a 3 year old who was accidentally hit by his dads pickup truck as he was backing up. This was 2006. He coded as I intubated him. I was told he had no chance at survival as his skull was crushed. At that point I wanted to see backup cameras on all vehicles and signed a petition for it. I hope they get this law for the button battery.

Thank you for sharing Reece's story. My heart breaks for you. May good come out of this story, I myself have a young toddler and did not know the dangers of button batteries. Remember that God is near the brokenhearted. I am so very sorry for your loss! Reece had a beautiful smile!

Searching what was my daughter purpose if she passed only at 22 months. This came up and I feel for the mother. My daughter passed 3 weeks ago and it hurts, but in the end for this mom to say that she still has a purpose reached in my heart so much.

The image of the baby on the hospital bed and her mom telling her to sleep… my heart. I cannot imagine such a painful thing. My mom was always so paranoid about any batteries around us but I never knew why until now, I don’t have children of my own. I didn’t know how button batteries can be so deadly.

This is why Duracell has added a bitter coating to their button batteries and have them in child proof packaging, but still ALWAYS keep all batteries locked up with little ones.

Precious Mother 🌸 May the Peace that passes understanding continue to comfort you and your family. Thank you for sharing this very important message. I am a grandmother of 5 grandchildren, and I made me much more aware of my toys and toys to buy in the future. Thank you 🙏

May her soul rest in peace. Sending all the love and healing. Please stay strong. It's horrible what she went through, she didn't deserve this pain. I wish for the best for the best. She was such a beautiful little girl. I hope her memory lives on forever 🥺❤️

It’s a parent’s worst nightmare to see their child dead

They should do a scan for every suspected case of croup especially for kidos under 6

such an awful thing to happen to you, as a parent I can't help but feel your pain. thank you for spreading awareness and I'm so sorry for your loss such a beautiful little girl may your daughter rest in peace ❤

I’m so so sorry for the loss of Reece. Tomorrow is the 3rd anniversary of her passing and I can’t imagine the pain you feel every day. Thank you for warning others.

I'm really so we lost an angel. May almighty comfort his family.

Man, the sad look on her face when she was on the hospital bed broke my heart. I can’t imagine the pain her parents feel. My deepest condolences to them

I’m so sorry for your loss of such a beautiful little girl. It breaks my heart to see this ❤

Prayers to the family. Thank you for sharing this.

I'm recently pregnant and have little experience with small children. This was very educational for me. You must be watchful of everything. My heart broke watching this, but if not for this I wouldn't have known what a button battery is.

The moment I saw her laying in that hospital bed, with tears in her eyes and a frown on her face, I started crying. She looked so scared and sad…it really hurts my heart to see any kid go through pain like this. She’s in a better place now. Rest easy little angel ❤️

It is incredibly kind of you to create this video to try to help other children. I am terribly sorry for your loss.

So sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. What a beautiful Angel you have 👼 ❤ 🕊️

So unfair. These poor parents loved that baby so much. What a tragedy. Their story will undoubtedly save lives.

Heartbreaking.....the way she looked at her Mom as she was laying in bed was more than I could bare. Help me Mom was that pitiful look on her face and also a good-by. OMG!

This is absolutely so heart breaking, I am so sorry for your and your family's loss

What a lovely, beautiful family. Thank you for sharing Reese Elizabeth's story and for raising awareness about how dangerous button batteries can be if ingested. I hope someday a screwdriver will be needed to remove these batteries so toddlers won't be hurt in this way any longer. ❤ Reese's mother spoke beautiful words when she said that Reese isn't here but she does still have a purpose. Truly beautiful.

This is so heartbreaking, as a mom that I lost my baby girl too I can feel her pain 😭. RIP baby angel

Her mom is a strong woman to tell her story with such grace RIP baby Reese !!

I first want to give my condolences 😢I didn’t know either this is shocking! 😳 I appreciate your bravery and willingness to share your story 🙇🏼‍♀️

You and your daughter is making a big difference and a awerenes ❤️🙏

This is beyond sad...... My heart goes out to the family of the baby...

Lock up your batteries everyone. I had absolutely no idea that ingesting such a small battery could cause so much damage...

I cannot thank you enough for sharing your story. My daughter is seven, but she has severe autism. She is nonverbal and still in diapers. And she still puts everything in her mouth!! I did not know that this could happen and because you’ve shared, because of your purpose, I can be more cautious, aware, and diligent. God bless you all! She’s a beautiful little Angel. ❤

Oh mama, I am so sorry for your and your husband's loss. Thank you for taking your tragedy and using it to educate others so they don't have to experience the pain you did.

God damn she’s strong. I think bringing it back up I’d be sobbing. Poor baby and family. The battery thing is news to me.

My Hearth Is Bleeding! Thank You For Telling Us Her Story! You Saving Lifes With This!

Can’t believe such a sad tragedy could happen to this family! Feel so sorry the mum she truly loved her kid😢 RIP Reese🕊

3:36 I broke down seeing this. Never saw such a young child wearing such a painful expression and I hope to never witness this again. This is so unfair. I hope this angel is free from all pain and resting in peace now.

Why why do I subject myself to this heart-wrenching stuff. RIP baby angel

This is so heart breaking. I have a daughter and I can understand your pain💔♥️ may no parents have to go through this. I pray that God gives you and your family the strength to cope up with this loss

Oh my gosh 💔😭 I’m so so sorry, this made my mama heart hurt so bad. My 11 month old eats random stuff too, thank you for telling your story to share awareness. Your baby girl was so very beautiful 💗

She was talking to her mom with her eyes. Thats so sad, my heart aches. This mother is so strong. Her idea is a wonderful one and we should all take part in helping her pass this bill to protect other babies.

"She's not here but she still has a purpose." Profound words of clarity from a hurting mum and family. May God comfort and strengthen this beautiful family in the months and years ahead. Thank you for sharing Reese with us💕

I never cry at these types of videos. I was sobbing. No tears but you get the point.

I’m so so sorry to hear this story. Thank you for sharing

My God Reese trying to communicate with her Mother using her eyebrows really got me. What a beautiful child. Sending strength to her Mother, Dad and sister.

I'd really like to get in touch with this woman. I'm a professional nonprofit fundraiser and would love to donate my time to her and her organization. It's a heartbreaking story but her desire to turn this tragedy into such important advocacy is incredibly inspiring.

If this doesn’t give you tears or a pit in your stomach, you have a problem. This is just heartbreaking.

I’m so sorry for the loss of your child. God bless you for sharing your story.

That look was giving her mom made me cry. As a mom I can’t imagine how painful it is to lose a child. Sending prayers to her family ♥️

I couldn't be this strong. Her faith is strong and she is turning negative into a positive. Mad respect.

This is so sad. Whenever I hear a story of somebody dying, I feel sad for the people who loved them but I also feel happy for the person who died because they don’t have to suffer anymore. They’re in a much better place, and all the people who loved them will see them again someday. That’s what I believe. 🕊👼🕊

This beautiful angel lived an amazing life with her amazing parents. Little Reese is safe in heaven. My prayers go out to this entire family and everyone who was effected by this little girl.

My deepest condolences. Hey eyes spoke a billion words. I cannot imagine the pain you're going through. As a Mother I am heartbroken for you and your family.

When she said, We yelled at her to fight, but we didn’t get her back. It gave me the chills R.I.P Angel. ❤️

I'm so sorry for what happened to your child. I really hope you're okay.

Thank you for this vid, you surely have saved so many children.❤

This mother has incredible strength. I pray she continues to find the strength that she needs.

Omg, I feel so incredibly bad for the entire family. Nobody should EVER go through this trauma.

Thank you for sharing your story with the rest of us. I have a 4.5yr old and 7month old. My 4.5yr old just randomly asked me what happens if someone swallows a battery (everyone is ok) but I showed my daughter this video so she knows how serious it is

Ahhhh bless you Thanku for being able to tell this sad storey to help other mums and dad's... Prayers for your family..

This breaks my heart, she is such a sweetheart. She’s in the arms of the angels in the presence of the most high on streets of gold where the sun never goes down. May you find Gods perfect peace.

These things need to go viral so people can be aware. This is scary.

Because of your story other lives will be saved. So very sorry for the loss of your precious Reese. God bless you.

I am so sorry for your loss😢 im sobbing watching this video what a beautiful brave daughter you had❤❤you have brought awareness to so many other parents and saved countless lives❤ she lives on in all the children who might have had the same thing happen if not for this video..god bless you ❤

Those big beautiful watery eyes she gave just broke my heart she was a fighter and now a beautiful angel that’s with you guys every single day

This is just sad. This is why we should watch out the young ones, because something like this can happen. May she rest in peace.

Her eyes were begging her Mom for hugs and kisses and rubs on the forehead. What a Precious Daughter

This has just broken my heart. My daughter is 20 months. I cannot imagine the pain this family has endured. Many blessings to you, even in her short life you could feel she was the focus of unconditional love from a doting mother who would have done anything for her.

The poor mother has explained everything in such detail so that everyone will know what she went through, so this wont happen to anyone else. It must be a nightmare to live through those moments in such detail.

damn the fact that they noticed a battery missing.. truly good people.. i have so many batteries loose in random drawers etc i dont think id notice that :( they were quick and reactive but still didnt mean anything in the end :(

Thank you for sharing this. Bless this family. 🙏

So sorry for your heart breaking loss and sharing your story and what actually happens and bringing awareness.

This woman is using her soul breaking tragedy to help others. God bless this family 🙏🏽🙏🏽