Toddler fighting for life after 'breathing in cake decorating dust'

A fund has been set up to raise money for the family of a toddler reported to be in hospital fighting for life after inhaling dust used in cake decorating. The boy is said to be fighting for his life after reportedly inhaling decoration powder while his mum baked a birthday cake. The boy is now in an induced coma and unable to breathe on his own following the incident. The accident happened as his mum prepared a Bluey-themed cake for a friend’s child. The cake decorating powder turns into a paste when mixed with moisture, potentially blocking airways. According to a GoFundMe set up by family friend Rochelle Evrard, the toddler got hold of “gold dust powder” during the baking process. He then became unresponsive, prompting a desperate emergency call. Rochelle wrote: “When the dust is mixed with water it turns to paste – so it immediately blocked Dusty’s lungs.” Dusty has since undergone surgery to clear his lungs and remains in a critical condition in hospital. He is due to have another procedure to adjust his breathing tube and allow doctors to check his lungs again. The youngster is still unable to breathe independently. His parents remain by his bedside. The family has relocated from the Gold Coast, Australia to Brisbane for urgent treatment, with accommodation costs continuing to mount. So far, $11,994 (£6,332) has been raised to support them.