Toddler Rushed To Hospital After Inhaling Popcorn Kernel - Parents Receive Tragic News After Arriving

Nov 27, 2018 by apost team

No parent should ever have to suffer the loss of a child. A life ended before it has even begun is almost too tragic to discuss, but some parents find solace in sharing their stories. Patrick and Allison Lawson are determined to tell their story to raise awareness of a leading cause of death and injury in children under four years old.

Two-year-old Miranda Grace Lawson was a happy toddler who enjoyed playing with her toys and spending time with her three older siblings. On the evening of May 11th, Miranda was celebrating her mother's birthday when things took a tragic turn.

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Miranda's parents were entertaining guests when Miranda stumbled into the family's living room. Her eyes were bulging, and she wasn't making a sound. As Miranda collapsed to the floor, her panicked father began CPR. Despite his best efforts, Miranda's heart had stopped beating.

Paramedics were able to restart Miranda's heart. They discovered a piece of popcorn stuck in the toddler's windpipe. Miranda's brain had been without oxygen for several minutes, and she was still unresponsive.

Upon arrival at the hospital, Miranda was placed on a ventilator. Her parents were given the news no parent should have to hear: Doctors believed Miranda was brain dead and wanted to perform a medical test to verify their suspicions

Miranda's parents were not willing to accept the doctors' diagnosis. Their beautiful baby was a fighter, and they hoped she would one day open her eyes again. The Lawsons spent more than $30,000 in a 6-month long legal battle. Their case eventually ended up in the State Supreme Court. A judge never had a chance to render his decision.

On November 1, 2016, Miranda Grace Lawson's kidneys failed, and the toddler passed away. The Lawsons want to remember Miranda Grace by raising awareness about choking hazards for young children.

According to the New York Department of Health, a child dies from choking every five days. The most dangerous foods for children under the age of five are hot dogs, popcorn, candy, grapes, seeds, ice cubes, and peanut butter.

The Lawson family is not looking for sympathy. They are telling their story in the hopes of preventing another tragedy. Tell your friends who care for small children to help spread the story of Miranda Grace Lawson!