NSW mother warns other parents about the dangers of balloons

Brendan Crabb
Updated April 19 2021 - 12:27pm, first published 12:15pm
TRAGEDY: The party balloon, which had been blown up for fun and not yet fully deflated, had become lodged in the young child's windpipe. Pictures: Supplied
TRAGEDY: The party balloon, which had been blown up for fun and not yet fully deflated, had become lodged in the young child's windpipe. Pictures: Supplied

NATIONAL: A NSW mother is warning other parents about the dangers of balloons and how quickly tragedy can occur, following the choking death of her 11-month-old son.

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Brendan Crabb

Brendan Crabb

Illawarra property reporter

I'm a member of ACM's national property team, covering the Illawarra and South Coast. Based in Albion Park, NSW, I write about exciting, interesting or just downright quirky properties that have been listed for sale, major sales, market trends, auctions and more. One of my favourite aspects of being a journalist is I believe everyone has a story to tell. What's yours?

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