The Tiny Newborn Weighed Just 13oz, Doctors Popped Him In A Sandwich Bag
Little Larenz Carr was born on 28 October 2019 at St Michael’s Hospital in Bristol – 15 weeks early. The newborn weighed just 13oz, so doctors popped him in a sandwich bag to regulate his temperature – a technique that works by mimicking a mother’s womb.
‘It’s incredible that medics saved his life – by popping him in a sandwich bag and bubble wrap to keep him safe and warm. like a eviroment in the womb. “
Larenz is one of the smallest babies to be born and sᴜʀᴠɪᴠᴇ – and has no developmental problems.
Vickie added: ‘It’s just amazing that nothing was wrong with him and he’s come home healthy and thriving.
He’s walking and not delayed at all – it’s amazing.’ Doctors first noticed a problem at the routine 20-week scan, when they saw the couple’s baby wasn’t growing.
Vickie added: ‘When I went down to the neonatal intensive care unit a few hours later I was so sʜᴏᴄᴋᴇᴅ at how small he was. He was the same size as my hand and so transparent. “
‘We were just so happy he was alive and to see how he thrives now is amazing. He’s our little miracle.” she said
