A baby dies after his grandfather gives him a sip of alcohol

A baby in China dies after his grandfather decided to give him a sip of an alcoholic drink at an event celebrating him turning one month old.

The Epoch Times reports that the mother Wen Huang and her husband had been trying to have children for over three years before Huang became pregnant.

Grandfather Wen Weng was making a toast at a banquet for his grandson’s first-month celebration, which in Chinese tradition is meant to celebrate a new addition to the family.

According to The Epoch Times, of the relatives who were invited joked that Weng was not allowed to drink unless the baby had some too. Weng was understood to be drunk and allegedly poured a cup of alcohol and gave the infant a sip. After about half an hour later the baby stopped breathing and was rushed to the nearby hospital where health professional spent hours trying to revive him but ultimately failed to save his life.

The doctor confirmed the infant died from an allergic reaction to alcohol.

The Epoch Times reports alcohol in poisoning in babies can use difficulty breathing, reduced activity, and seizures. A lack of oxygen from breathing difficulties can also lead to brain damage.