Hayley Etheridge, a Brit mom from Prestwich, Greater Manchester, has a message to share with parents after her son, Baylie-Grey, was at risk of going blind as a result of contracting a highly contagious virus. She is warning other parents that “even a simple kiss” can break your fragile babies.
The virus caused Baylie-Grey, then 3, to develop a rash across his face and left him overly lethargic. To seek treatment, Etheridge, who was 35 weeks pregnant with a second son at the time, brought him to North Manchester General Hospital.