Taylor Hicks and Jamal Bryant are mourning the death of their 16-month-old son, Jamal Allen Bryant Jr., who choked on watermelon at a child care facility in Brunswick, Georgia. The parents described Jamal Jr. as energetic and loving. Staff at Kids Nest Learning Center attempted to help him before he was rushed to the hospital, where he later died. The family is questioning the facility’s compliance with first aid and CPR standards, citing previous issues noted in state inspection reports.
16-Month-Old Dies After Choking on Watermelon at Child Care Facility
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