A nine-month-old baby girl, Addison Starnes, from Concord, North Carolina, endured severe third-degree burns when a bottle warmer reportedly spilled over her body while she was in daycare. Her family was informed that Addison will require two surgeries to address her extensively burned skin. The incident took place on February 28 while she was at Concord Children’s Academy. Addison sustained third-degree burns on her chin, neck, stomach, chest, arms, legs, and back.
The family’s attorneys stated, “We assert that Addison was seated in a highchair, awaiting her bottle, when the bottle warmer overturned, leading to the spillage of hot water and resulting in severe burns to Addison.”
Addison was airlifted to Wake Forest Baptist’s Pediatric ICU burn center, where she is presently undergoing treatment.
In the image, Addison Starnes (center) can be seen enduring severe burns after a bottle warmer accidently spilled on her body.
Addison Starnes (pictured in the center) sustained severe burns when a bottle warmer spilled onto her body.
Burns affecting 20 percent of Addison’s body were sustained.
In the photo, Addison is seen with her siblings and parents. She sustained burns while under daycare supervision.
The family’s attorney further expressed, “Addison’s family would deeply appreciate your thoughts and prayers.”
Emergency services were contacted at 7:45 am. Upon arrival, responders contemplated airlifting the infant to Chapel Hill or Winston-Salem, considering the gravity of her injuries.
Addison’s family informed WGHP that her initial surgery is anticipated towards the week’s end, involving a skin graft procedure followed by physical therapy.
The subsequent surgery is slated for sometime next week.
Within the next fortnight, she will undergo two surgeries to mend her burnt skin.
Emergency personnel contemplated airlifting the infant to either Chapel Hill or Winston-Salem.
Addison’s initial surgery is anticipated to occur later this week.
The individual will undergo a skin graft procedure. A GoFundMe campaign has been initiated to assist the family with expenses.
A GoFundMe page has been established for Addison by family member Brooklyn Starnes, who verified that the infant’s burns encompassed more than 20 percent of her body.
“We are striving to provide support in any way possible, as both parents are currently unemployed and have two other young children who still require care. As we all understand, bills continue to accumulate even during an emergency situation like this,” the GoFundMe description stated.
WGHP discovered that the Department of Health and Human Services had previously expressed concerns regarding the daycare’s first-aid training.
DHHS representatives did not confirm whether they intended to launch an investigation into the daycare.
According to an October report, some staff members at Concord Children’s Academy had not refreshed their first aid and/or CPR training.
