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The Kanata toddler burned when fire engulfed his crib in the dead of night has made a remarkable recovery.

Video of 20-month-old Cody, scooting around barefoot in pyjamas, was posted on father Chris McNeil’s Facebook site last week. At Dad’s urging, he offers an adorable “thank you” — soother and all — to all those who helped in his recovery.

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Though still visibly wounded, the toddler has come a long way from the intensive care unit of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, where he was rushed on Feb. 8 after fire broke out about 2:10 a.m.

A smoke detector was credited with helping save his life. Cody suffered burns to his face, hands, arms and feet and his father said in an radio interview he would require skin grafts.

“After all is said and done, Cody is home, happy, healthy and himself again,” the online post reads. “This is the result of so many people and pieces coming together and making a HUGE difference in the lives of not only Cody, but his family as well. This post is meant to be the most heartfelt and relieved ‘thank you’ to everyone who has made a positive mark on our lives and our hearts with your donations of money and clothing, words of support and prayers.”

Cody left CHEO at the end of February, an earlier post said, after being on a ventilator for several days.

The family moved to a temporary home while their two-storey house on Gowrie Drive in Glen Cairn was being repaired. The Fire Marshal’s office said Monday the cause is still under investigation.

A GoFundMe campaign to assist the family with expenses has exceeded $13,000.

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