October 16th 2023.
Channa Kelly, a mother from Tennessee, is mourning the tragic loss of her 7-year-old daughter, Alexandra. She passed away while deflating helium balloons from her own birthday party. In a heartbreaking Facebook entry, Kelly explained how her daughter asked if she could pop her large 7 balloon, and Kelly agreed.
When Kelly later returned to the living room, she found her daughter face down and unconscious. She immediately called 911 and attempted CPR, but her daughter could not be saved. Kelly does not yet know the cause of death as the test results could take up to six months.
In light of this tragedy, Kelly is now warning others of the potential dangers of both latex and Mylar balloons. St. Louis Children’s Hospital website states that latex balloons should not be given to children under 8 years old, and that even Mylar balloons should be used with adult supervision.
The incident in Clinton is still under investigation by police. Kelly hopes that by sharing her story, she can prevent more families from experiencing the heartache she is now enduring. As she wrote in her Facebook post, she prays that her story can “bring awareness and educate parents about the dangers of not only latex balloons but also Mylar balloons.”
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