Baby Dies From Teething Necklace

It was one of two in home.

Baby dies from teething necklace.

In october 2016 18 month old deacon morin was taken off life support after he was strangled by his necklace while taking a nap at the marriott family childcare facility. An 18 month old at a daycare in fontana was taking a nap when he was strangled by the necklace he was wearing. The fda says the teething jewelry can lead to strangulation choking serious injuries and even death. The food and drug administration is warning parents and caregivers about using teething necklaces or bracelets after the death of an 18 month old child.

Food and drug administration is alerting parents to the risks of jewelry used to relieve teething pain after a toddler died. The agency didn t specify when or where that death took place. A mum is suing online craft retailer etsy after her son was strangled by a teething necklace it has been reported. The fda has received reports of death and serious injuries to infants and children including strangulation and choking caused by teething jewelry such as amber teething necklaces.

Morin s attorney john carpenter said the etsy is legally responsible for deacon s death and has filed a lawsuit against the website and the lithuanian company that provided the necklace. The necklace the morins received had a screw on clasp that could not be released when baby deacon was caught on something causing him to suffocate. At least one infant was strangled to death by a teething necklace during a nap. The agency discourages the use of teething.

Healthday reporter friday dec. One death from teething necklaces occurred in california in 2016 possibly the one listed by the fda.