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Toddler Chokes To Death On Lolly

A TODDLER choked to death in front of his horrified family after a lollipop came off its stick and became wedged in his throat. Little Francis Dean, two, started struggling for breath after being given the lolly as a treat for eating his dinner.

His brother Michael, 13, took hold of the stick but it suddenly came away in his hand — leaving Francis gasping for air. Family and friends frantically tried to save the youngster but he died before reaching hospital.

Last night his anguished parents David and Dawn warned other parents to be extra careful with lollipops. And they urged manufacturers Swizzels Matlow to make the warnings on sweets clearer.

The sweet was part of Swizzels Matlow's 'lots of lollies' pack which carries a warning saying, 'Lollipops are a potential choking hazard. Not suitable for children under 36 months'. But the cellophane wrapper on the actual lollipop does not carry any warning.

Dawn, of Newton Heath, Manchester, added: "Kids love sweets and lollipops and this could have been any sweet given to any child. We would urge the manufacturers to put warnings on each individual lolly or to make them smaller. I'd just say to other parents, you can never be too cautious. We would never have thought this could harm our child."

"We had two-and-a-half wonderful years with him. He was full of life. He loved playing with his toys, his Power Rangers and cars. He liked football and had his own little cricket set to play with his brother. They were very close - he was close to all his family."

"He was a very, very happy chap. He loved nursery and had some wonderful friends who are devastated. We want to thank everyone, all our lovely friends and family and neighbours, for their comforting words and everything they've done for him and us."

A spokesman for Swizzels Matlow said: "All at Swizzels Matlow were devastated to hear of the tragic death of this baby boy. Most of us are parents and we can only imagine the pain and anguish that the little boy's parents are facing."

"As soon as we are furnished with more details we will mount a full investigation."

http://www.bigredkev.com/2009/11/toddler-chokes-to-death-on-lolly.htmlA TODDLER choked to death in front of his horrified family after a lollipop came off... more