A Kenosha, Wisconsin mother was questioned by police after her emergency call for help. She took her one-month old baby out for a walk when she noticed the infant’s hands turning a bright red, and the baby’s leg shaking uncontrollably. The infant was rushed to the hospital where the staff made a stunning discovery. The child had a blood alcohol level (BAC) of 0.294.
The mother told police the father of the child emptied the bottle of its water, and instead poured vodka into the bottle. When it was time to feed the child, the mother mixed the alcohol with the formula and feed it to the child. She claims she was unaware the baby’s father replaced the water.
Police have not shared if the mother smelled the vodka prior to mixing it with the formula, since the grain alcohol does emit a strong smell. The baby was admitted to the ICU at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin for review. Following the discovery, police said the father was arrested, but only because he and the mother entered an escalated argument Monday evening, resulting in a call to police.
The case is still being reviewed by officials, and they have declined further comment, pending the investigation. The hospital declined comment on the status of the baby girl. Viral Global News will update this story as information becomes available.