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Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Mum's horror as baby nearly dies after tiny amount of common cold treatment
Carly Lloyd was left horrified after her 11-month-old daughter Poppy "barely touched the inside" of Vicks VapoRub before she went "rigid like a plank" as her head "swung from side to side" An 11-month-old baby's eyes "rolled back into her head" during a "violent seizure" after accidentally swallowing the tiniest amount of a "toxic" common cold treatment. Mum Carly Lloyd, 38, from Sidcup, was left horrified after her daughter Poppy "barely touched the inside" of Vicks VapoRub, prompting her to "go rigid like a plank" as her head "swung from side to side." The terrifying incident occurred on May 3 when Poppy grabbed the ointment while her mum changed her nappy. Carly quickly noticed her daughter had ingested the smallest amount of Vicks VapoRub and rushed to remove the ointment from her. She immediately wiped her mouth. Carly told The Mirror: "We took hold of her arm, then wiped inside her mouth using a cloth to remove as much as possible and cleaned her hand. We luckily Googled and saw warnings from others on the internet to call 999 immediately." However, within 15 minutes, Poppy started to vomit, prompting Carly to call 111. She was assured that, as she consumed only a tiny amount and no other symptoms were showing, she wouldn't need urgent treatment. Two hours later, Poppy's condition worsened after she was "nodding violently" and "swinging her head from side to side." Carly, who quickly called for an ambulance, was told by paramedics she did "the right thing" by giving her daughter milk, which would have "lined her stomach, throat, and mouth." The youngster "could have died" if they hadn't seen her ingest the ointment and quickly reacted, according to the paramedics. "If we hadn't seen her grab the Vicks, she would have died. The ambulance lady came straight in and told us 'this could kill her'", Carly revealed. She added: "We really thought it was attacking her brain. It was as though it was causing some brain damage that was getting worse and worse. She was initially doing the violent nods, then her arm went as though she had had a stroke and, her head kept shooting to the side. Soon she was going completely rigged and eyes rolling." Carly admitted she "had no idea" how toxic the ointment was and has promised never to have it in her home following the traumatic ordeal. Vicks VapoRub can be bought over the counter and treats a wide range of common issues, including sore throats, coughs, nasal catarrh, muscle aches, and pains. The packaging states that it can be toxic for children if swallowed in small doses, as it contains camphor. The warning label also warns that VapoRub should be kept out of children's reach. A spokesman for the manufacturers, American-based Procter and Gamble, said: "We were really sorry to hear about this unfortunate accident and acknowledge the distress it must have caused the family. The safety and well-being of those who use our products is our utmost priority. We'd like to provide reassurance that our products are safe when used as intended. "Our packaging clearly states that this product should be kept out of the reach of children, should not be used on children under the age of two and provides helpful guidance on what to do if the product is accidentally ingested." The mum wanted to spread awareness on social media and inform fellow parents of the product's potential dangers for babies. Fortunately, Poppy is on the mend and has no further symptoms. Carly took to social media to warn others of her ordeal, with many unaware of how harmful the common cold ointment could be for children. She added: "Parents online and friends couldn't believe how dangerous this product is, and say they never knew. So many thanked me for highlighting it. Please keep it in a cupboard high up, and if you have children a little older, tell them it's very dangerous to put things in your mouth."
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Sidcup mum's horror as baby falls critically ill after swallowing Vicks VapoRub
A Sidcup mum has spoken of her horror after her 11-month-old daughter fell critically ill moments after accidentally ingesting a tiny amount of Vicks VapoRub. On Saturday, May 3, Carly Lloyd's baby, Poppy, managed to grab an open pot of the popular menthol ointment from her mum's handbag. In the blink of an eye, she touched her mouth with a finger that had barely skimmed the inside of the pot - but it was enough to trigger a terrifying chain of events. 'She was shaking her head and really confused, literally just staring at us and staring at the ceiling,' Carly told the News Shopper. 'Her body started going stiff, then her eyes just rolled up towards the air, and all of a sudden, she'd come out of that and then scream. 'But she went literally stiff as a pan in my husband's arms.' Baby Poppy (Image: Carly Lloyd) Vicks VapoRub is commonly used to relieve coughs and congestion, but contains camphor - a substance that, in even small quantities, can be highly toxic to children. A few teaspoons of camphor can be fatal to a toddler. Carly said she immediately pulled Poppy's hand from her mouth and wiped around her lips with a muslin. 'I'm trying to raise awareness around this because there's nothing on the pot that tells you,' she said. A spokesperson for P&G, owners of Vicks VapoRub, said the packaging 'clearly states' that the product should be kept out of the reach of children, and should not be used on children under the age of two. The spokesperson added: 'We'd like to provide reassurance that our products are safe when used as intended.' After initially appearing fine, Poppy became violently ill within two hours. Carly (front right) and the Lloyd family. (Image: Carly Lloyd) Carly said she called 999 and was advised by paramedics to monitor her daughter closely since the amount ingested was so small. But things escalated quickly. Carly added: 'She started screaming and vomiting. 'Then she just went rigid and limp. 'I was obviously very, very upset. 'The paramedic said this stuff could kill her, but she wasn't going to die.' Poppy was taken to Princess Royal University Hospital. (Image: Carly Lloyd) An ambulance took the family to Princess Royal University Hospital where doctors monitored Poppy until she was discharged later that evening at 10.30pm. While Poppy appeared back to normal that night, Carly said the nightmare wasn't over. She explained: 'The next morning she was acting strange again – screaming, grabbing her head with both hands. 'If it had been the tiniest bit more she could have died.' 'I was petrified. 'I thought it was killing her brain and giving her brain damage. I thought it was attacking her brain and there would be no coming back from it.' The mum-of-four is now urging other parents to be aware of the risks and says warning labels on products like Vicks VapoRub should be clearer about the dangers of ingestion in young children. A P&G spokesperson said: 'We were really sorry to hear about this unfortunate accident and acknowledge the distress it must have caused the family. 'The safety and well-being of those who use our products is our utmost priority. 'We'd like to provide reassurance that our products are safe when used as intended. 'Our packaging clearly states that this product should be kept out of the reach of children, should not be used on children under the age of two and provides helpful guidance on what to do if the product is accidentally ingested."
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Yahoo
Philadelphia man accused of trafficking deadly carfentanil into Westmoreland County
A Philadelphia man was arrested after he was accused of trafficking drugs into our area including carfentanil, a drug 100 times stronger than fentanyl. The Wesmotrlenad County District Attorney's Office said Brendaon Fuentes, 23, was arrested in Latrobe on Monday after investigators were told that a person was traveling to Latrobe on an Amtrak train to sell heroin and cocaine. Authorities waited at the Latrobe train station around 8 p.m. for the train to arrive from Philadelphia. Once the train arrived, police said they saw Fuentes get off the train carrying two plastic bags and then appeared to have been waiting for a ride. Police said Fuentes then got into a pickup truck parked in a nearby parking lot. Investigators then pulled the vehicle over and saw drug paraphernalia in plain view. The plastic bags Fuentes was seen carrying were removed from the truck, and a police K-9 detected narcotics inside them. A search warrant was then executed, with approximately 1.05 ounces of carfentanil and one ounce of crack cocaine found within the bags, according to authorities. The drugs were wrapped in plastic shrink wrap, along with numerous bars of soap, and covered with Vicks VapoRub in an attempt to conceal the odor from the K-9. 'Carfentanil is 100 times stronger than fentanyl; a granule-size of this narcotic – similar to a granule of sand – is powerful enough to kill someone,' Westmoreland County District Attorney Ziccarelli said. 'By intercepting these lethal drugs, many lives will be saved. I am incredibly thankful for the intensive interdiction work displayed by our law enforcement officers.' Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Yahoo
Justice for Ivy Baker: Mother's boyfriend found guilty of toddler's murder
OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) – A jury has found Jamario Mitchell guilty of murdering two-year-old Ivy Baker, his girlfriend's daughter, bringing justice for the toddler who suffered a brutal and painful death. Prosecutors argued Ivy, 2, endured hours of abuse, including severe injuries that left her brain deprived of oxygen. They alleged both Mitchell and Ivy's mother, Chasity Baker, refused to take her to the hospital despite warnings from a concerned neighbor. Baker will be tried separately at a later date. Ivy's father tells WRBL he is grateful to the Lee County District Attorney's office and Ivy was a wonderful little girl who loved Fruot Loops and Cocomelon. He says he will never get over her death. He had no comment on the upcoming trial for Ivy's mother. Mitchell's defense declined a comment. The Lee County District Attorney's office is expected to release a statement. Investigators say the evidence showed Mitchell was alone with Ivy in the hours leading up to her death in the home along Cherry Circle in 2021. A forensic examiner testified her injuries were consistent with prolonged abuse, describing multiple contusions to her scalp, broken collarbones, and a fatal acute subdural hematoma. He testified the force of the injuries were akin to a violent car crash. The prosecution also revealed a neighbor had urged Barker and Mitchell to seek medical help the night before when Ivy appeared to be struggling to breathe. Instead, Mitchell allegedly dismissed the idea, saying, 'No hospital, they're gonna ask questions. Can't do that.' Instead, he advised getting a nasal aspirator and Vicks VapoRub. Following the verdict, Mitchell's bond was revoked, and he has been taken into custody. WRBL will continue to provide updates on this case. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Yahoo
Prosecutors in Opelika murder trial describe toddler's death as torture
OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) – Two-year-old Ivy Baker didn't die quickly, prosecutors told jurors Tuesday. She suffered—her small body battered by what they described as 'torture,' enduring broken bones, a fractured skull, and fatal brain injuries. And when she struggled to breathe the night before her death, the man accused of killing her allegedly refused to seek help, fearing too many questions. The murder trial of Jamario Mitchell, 32, began this week in Lee County Justice Center. Mitchell is charged with murder in the 2021 death of Ivy Baker, his girlfriend's two-year-old daughter. Prosecutors allege by the time first responders arrived at the Cherry Circle home on the morning of November 12; Ivy had been dead for hours—her body showing extensive signs of abuse, including a skull fracture, broken ribs, broken collarbone, and deep bruising. Ivy's mother, Chasity Baker, is also charged with murder and will be tried separately. Jurors listened to the 911 call Baker made in the morning, 'I need the police or an ambulance right here. My baby, she is not responding.' Investigators say the evidence will show Mitchell and Baker were the only adults with Ivy in the hours leading up to her death; prosecutors say Mitchell was alone at times with the toddler as the mother ran errands. A forensic examiner is expected to testify her injuries were consistent with prolonged abuse, describing multiple contusions to her scalp, broken collarbone, rib, deep back bruising, and a fatal acute subdural hematoma. The prosecution also revealed a neighbor had urged Baker and Mitchell to seek medical help the night before when Ivy appeared to be struggling to breathe. Instead, Mitchell allegedly refused, telling them, 'No hospital, they're gonna ask questions. I can't do that.' Instead, Mitchell allegedly suggested using a nasal aspirator and Vicks VapoRub. Mitchell's defense attorney countered in opening statements, arguing there was no direct evidence tying his client to the fatal injuries. 'Let's be clear from the start: There is no evidence Mr. Mitchell ever harmed this child at any point in time. Nobody is going to take the stand and testify they saw Mr. Mitchell strike, hit, or harm this child in any way.' The defense cautioned jurors against assuming Mitchell's guilt simply because he was present. After opening statements, first responders and investigators described the disturbing scene they encountered. Medics testified Ivy's body was cold and stiff, indicating she had been dead for several hours before 911 was called. The lead investigator told jurors both Baker and Mitchell behaved strangely, with Mitchell immediately trying to establish an alibi. Prosecutors say in the days leading up to her death, Ivy's babysitter and aunt noticed the typically cheerful child becoming increasingly whiny and withdrawn. The aunt even attempted to take Ivy home, but Mitchell allegedly refused. As testimony resumes, it remains unclear whether Baker will testify for the prosecution or the defense if she even testifies. Prosecutors are expected to present forensic and medical evidence detailing the extent of Ivy's injuries while the defense continues to argue a lack of direct proof against Mitchell. WRBL will continue to follow up on this case as the trial unfolds. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
