A "perfectly healthy" baby dies within five hours of developing a rash under the arm

A "perfectly healthy" baby died just five hours after his parents noticed that he had developed a rash under his arm.

Arthur Keeling, 14 months old, was happy to play with his two sisters at his home in Silverdale, Stoke-on-Trent, when he became ill.

Mom, Georgia and Dad, Darren noticed that he had developed a mild temperature and had become tired.

They calmed her with Calpol, but it was only by changing her diaper that they noticed the purple rash and called 111 for medical advice, reports Stoke-on-Trent Live.

Darren, 27, said, "They sent us an ambulance. The paramedics took him to the hospital with blue lights.

Arthur was taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital where liquids were injected and a device allowed him to breathe.

But despite a medical intervention, Arthur took a dramatic turn, forcing doctors to revive him several times using CPR.

It turned out that he had sepsis and that the infection had spread rapidly.

"He just was not strong enough to get out," said Darren. "The doctors fought for at least an hour and a half to save him from intensive care."

Arthur died on January 14 and his family was able to say goodbye to Donna Louise, a hospice for children and teenagers.

His family is currently raising funds for the hospice and has already raised more than £ 1,000. Another GoFundMe page was also created by Arthur's uncle, Dan, to help cover the cost of the funeral.

Arthur, who was a healthy baby until sepsis, was known for his happy nature.

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"It could brighten anyone's day," added Darren, a customer service employee. "He had a cheeky smile on his face that said everything. We called him a chunky little monkey.

"He was too perfect. He slept all night. He loved his food and was always happy.

Darren and Georgia, 22, are now trying to cope with the death of their son. Martha and Nancy, their twin daughters, also lost their brother.

"They know that Arthur is not here and they ask for it. They say "he is in heaven". I'm grateful to my daughters for not having that age with all that emotional knowing. "

The family now hopes to raise awareness of sepsis so that other parents look for warning signs. Symptoms may include a child's skin that is unusually cold to the touch, marbled or bluish, rash that does not go away under pressure, lethargy, vomiting and fast breathing.

Darren will attend today's Stoke City match against Preston, where he will wear a specially designed "Arthur 1 son" shirt.

Stoke supporters predict a burst of applause for Arthur in the 14th minute. This moment marks the day of his death and his 14 months of life.

Dan Keeling is also involved in sepsis awareness efforts in memory of his nephew.

Mr. Blurton, 29, said, "If I can give you something to remember from this experience, it is that you just have to follow your instinct.

"Unfortunately, they could not have done anything to help him. In the space of five hours he was gone.

Arthur's funeral will be held at Silverdale Elim Church on February 7th at 12:45 pm. It will be followed by a celebration of his life.