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Baby Dies After Balloon Piece Chokes Him
1 Nov
Summary
- An 11-month-old baby died from a balloon piece.
- The incident occurred at a trunk-or-treat event.
- His mother advocates for stricter balloon regulations.
A Wisconsin mother is raising awareness after her 11-month-old son, Don'Vyaire Avita-Mays, died on October 24, just two days before his first birthday. The infant tragically passed away after a piece of a balloon became lodged in his throat during a local trunk-or-treat event.
According to his mother, Kisha Avita-Wilson, a balloon piece detached and was bitten by Don'Vyaire, causing it to obstruct his airway. Despite immediate CPR and emergency medical efforts, the baby could not be saved. His mother is now urging for stricter regulations on balloons, advocating for them to be less accessible to children.
The family has set up a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses, remembering Don'Vyaire as a joyful child. The incident has also impacted his mother's health, leading to hospitalization due to pregnancy complications.
