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In 2020, Don’t Kiss The Babies Foundation was born, spreading awareness and support to families everywhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6042a22404dcc52756378d2c/1616031048664-0XUQWOVIY7BAM1SO60IE/_%252B%2525289%252529.jpg About DKTB - Emmett’s Story In October 2019, four months after Ellie’s passing, the unthinkable happened to Ellie’s 2-year-old brother Emmett. Emmett was rushed by ambulance to a local emergency room where he, too, was intubated and life-flighted to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital to receive pediatric intensive care. The events unfolded just as Ellie’s experience had months prior, and the Sitzmanns were left feeling as if they were living a nightmare. Thankfully, after several days on a ventilator in the PICU, Emmett was extubated and eventually discharged to come home. Doctors determined that he, too, had contracted a virus known as Adenovirus in addition to a serious case of bacterial pneumonia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6042a22404dcc52756378d2c/1616165246830-XQ34B0YBVDMVB7YH3C0X/83888342_4036280463738_1207221891366912000_n.jpg About DKTB - Ellie’s Story Eric, Holly and Emmett Sitzmann welcomed Eleanor (Ellie) Jean into their family on July 5, 2019. Their journey as a family of four had just begun, with many dreams of the future ahead for their children. On July 14, 2019, Eric and Holly noticed Ellie had stopped eating and became very lethargic. Trusting their parental instincts, Eric and Holly took Ellie to a local walk-in clinic to be examined. Upon their arrival, Ellie’s oxygen level was critically low and she was transferred to a local emergency room. Ellie was intubated and life-flighted to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City. Over the next three days, Ellie went into cardiac arrest three times, leaving her vital organs without oxygen or proper blood flow. After multiple procedures attempting to undo the damage done, Ellie lost her courageous battle and was called home to heaven on July 17, 2019. Doctors determined that Ellie had contracted a viral infection known as Enterovirus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6042a22404dcc52756378d2c/1616091746048-ED28PRYX6D02KGVWVALQ/119936263_4310527319738_1727760581704726824_o.jpg About DKTB - Get Involved Whether it be monetary donations, willingness to help out at events, or to learn how to be an advocate, there are many ways to get involved with Don’t Kiss The Babies. 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These conversations with well-meaning loved ones and even strangers can be uncomfortable for many. We are incredibly dedicated to supporting new parents in these situations. This also means helping them educate their family members on why keeping a safe distance from newborn babies is so important. Read for more information on how we can provide support with these experiences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6042a22404dcc52756378d2c/1618963562815-7RHUR2X5DO16WRBNK2QE/aditya-romansa-5zp0jym2w9M-unsplash.jpg Resources - Know the Facts We have partnered with pediatric infectious disease specialists to provide key information regarding viral illnesses in the earliest weeks of life. 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