A 1-month-old boy in China reportedly died when his grandfather gave him alcohol at a family party after the elder was dared to do so.
Friends and family members of the child and his parents were gathered at their family home in Beijing on July 12 for the infant's full month celebration, traditionally held to bless and celebrate a newborn, when the tragedy took place, Sin Chew Daily reports.
The unnamed infant's paternal grandfather, who was holding the child at the party, proposed a toast when another relative allegedly joked that the grandfather could not take a sip if the baby did not drink first, according to the outlet.
The elder relative reportedly caved to the taunting and gave the infant a sip of an alcoholic beverage. Eventually, the baby boy's mother discovered what had happened and took the child back but he had already begun struggling to breathe.
The 1-month-old was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he reportedly died.
1-month-old boy dies after grandfather gives him alcohol at party: report
A 1-month-old boy reportedly died when his grandfather gave him alcohol at a family party after the elder was dared to do so.
