Newborn Dies of Suffocation Under Quilt in Varanasi; Experts Warn Parents

• A 25-day-old newborn tragically died of suffocation after being covered under a quilt by its mother in Benipur village, Varanasi.
• The incident occurred due to intense cold, as the mother put the baby to sleep inside the quilt, leading to breathing difficulties.
• The baby, the first child of Rahul Kumar and Sudha Devi, was rushed to a private hospital in Mohansarai but was declared dead.
• Experts warn against covering newborns' faces or putting them inside quilts, as it can cause suffocation and they cannot remove it themselves.
• Parents are advised to keep children's faces uncovered to ensure proper breathing and prevent such tragic accidents.

Why It Matters: Never cover a newborn's face or put them inside a quilt; it can lead to fatal suffocation.