A grandmother of the province of Brindisi, Italymade a serious mistake when preparing the Babby bottle of his barely four-month-old grandson, he used white wine instead of water to dilute the powdered milk.
As reported by ‘La Repubblica’, realizing his mistake after the baby consumed part of the bottle and refuse to continue drinking, His grandmother quickly took him to the Perrino hospital in Brindisi.
The doctors performed a stomach lavage and proceeded to intubate the little boy who showed symptoms of alcohol coma. Given the seriousness of the situation, the baby was transferred to the Giovanni XXIII pediatric hospital in Bari, he is currently in the intensive care unit.
Its conditions show a slight improvement but his life is still at risk due to his young age -just 4 months- doctors maintain a reserved prognosis while they evaluate the possibility of extubating him in the coming days.
Police investigation
The authorities have been informed of the case, a formal file has not been opened, but The local police have already launched an investigation to fully clarify the wine in the bottle incident.
The preliminary results of the report indicate that it was an accident because the wine was kept in a dark bottle which may have confused the grandmother. Meanwhile, the town awaits more details about the child’s recovery and the progress of police investigations.
How can an alcohol coma affect a baby?
Underage alcohol consumption can affect vital functions such as breathing, heart rate and regulation of body temperature. To reduce risks, immediate attention is crucial.