Heavily pregnant mother says adorable baby son choked to death on balloon that popped in back of car while she was driving them home

An 11-month-old boy, Don’vyaire, died after choking on a piece of a popped balloon while travelling home from a Halloween event in Wisconsin. His mother, Kisha Avitia-Wilson, says the incident unfolded within seconds; she pulled over and tried to help, but emergency crews could not revive him. She is now warning other parents about the risks balloons can pose to young children.

The incident happened on 24 October after a trunk-or-treat event in Racine. Avitia-Wilson was 31 weeks pregnant and went into premature labour after her son’s death, giving birth to another boy two days before Don’vyaire’s funeral. The family has launched a fundraiser for funeral costs, and a Racine restaurant is holding an event to donate part of its proceeds to them.