According to a number of Taiwan media reports, a tragedy that occurred in New Taipei City, Taiwan, China, sparked public distress and discussion. An 11-month-old baby boy was forced to wear a mask in a childcare facility and eventually lost his life due to asphyxiation. The child's parents were in a deep meltdown.
According to reports, the tragedy occurred at a local childcare facility, which required everyone to wear masks that day due to the recent increase in flu cases. However, the child's father claimed that after the child ripped off the mask, it was put back on by the teacher, causing the mask to get soaked and completely attached to the child's face. Due to the child's young age and inability to express his needs and condition, he eventually suffocated to death.
The tragedy was heartbreaking. The child's father recalled that the child's mask was soaked and stuck to his face, and the image of his last plea for help from the teacher is still etched in his mind. However, the teacher just waved his hand and left the child without any attention or assistance. The child eventually collapsed to the ground, stopping his breathing and heartbeat forever.
For this tragedy, the child's mother is even more painful. She said that the child was the first year that the couple had been waiting for and was about to celebrate his first birthday. However, fate ruthlessly took this innocent life.
In addition to the two teachers who helped with the masks, the child's parents also pointed the finger at the director of the childcare facility. At present, the local authorities have begun to investigate the incident. According to insiders, the child's parents agreed to donate their child's organs. They want their children's hearts to be "bequeathed".
This tragedy has sparked questions and discussions among the masses about children wearing masks. In fact, according to the recommendations of pediatricians, it is not necessary for infants and toddlers under the age of two to wear masks, and for them, wearing a mask is actually risky.
Pediatricians cite several reasons. First of all, if infants and young children are sick, wearing a mask will increase the resistance to breathing, making it more difficult to breathe. In addition, infants and young children have poor compliance and tolerance, and they may feel irritable after wearing masks, which affects their rest and comfort. In addition, if infants and young children vomit, wearing a mask can easily inhale the vomit, posing a greater risk.
Secondly, masks have only two functions, one is to protect oneself, and the other is to protect others. For small children, masks have a very limited protective effect on them. The reason is that for children, their breathing itself is not smooth, and wearing a mask has a greater impact on them, and it is also dangerous. Also, children generally don't have big coughs or sneezes, so they don't have much impact on others if they don't wear a mask.
For children over 36 months, it is also very important to choose the right children's mask. First of all, infants and toddlers aged 36 months and younger are not suitable to wear masks. Secondly, children's masks are divided into large, medium and small sizes, and children of different ages should choose the right size masks. In addition, children's masks should be earhooked mask straps, and the mask straps should not have free ends or detachable small objects. Finally, the design of children's masks should pay attention to personalization, but masks that are too fancy have high requirements for dyeing pigments and processes, so it is recommended to choose carefully.
The tragic incident of an 11-month-old baby boy suffocating to death has aroused widespread concern and thinking. As a society, we need to seriously reflect on the issue of child protection. Although the childcare facility implemented a mask mandate, it did not take into account the special circumstances of infants and toddlers. For infants and young children at such a young age, their resistance and self-rescue ability are weak, therefore, on the basis of referring to expert advice and paying attention to scientific research, it is necessary to combine with the actual development of children to formulate more suitable protection policies for infants and young children.
In addition, childcare institutions are responsible for the care and care of infants and young children, so it is more important to ensure the safety and health of infants and young children. Whether it's meals, hygiene, or other daily activities, attention should be paid to the individual differences of children, and appropriate measures and safety regulations should be developed. In this case, the investigation by the competent authorities will help to establish the truth so that more effective management measures can be taken to improve the overall quality of childcare institutions.
At the same time, the parents of the children have experienced the huge blow of losing a child, and we need to give them full care and condolences. This tragedy also reminds us that the family is a necessary harbor for children's growth, and parents should always pay attention and love when educating and caring for their children.
Finally, as members of society, we should all value the safety and well-being of children. Children are the future of our country, and we have a responsibility to create a safe, healthy and happy environment for them to grow up. This tragedy is a painful lesson, and we need to face up to the problem and act courageously to prevent similar tragedies from happening again and protect the lives and rights of every child.