Sometimes it takes a tragedy to make us stop and take action.

Six people, including a 17-month-old baby, were hospitalized Sunday morning after being exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide in their Baltimore home, reports WBAL. Fire officials traced the source of the deadly gas to a malfunctioning water heater and furnace.

This story serves as a tragic reminder for Moms that we should all have a working carbon monoxide detector in our homes. Do you have one in yours? This one from First Alert is just $37.99, with free shipping.