Six-month-old Ember Renee Southard tragically died after being attacked by a family member’s dog in Alabama. According to her mother, the person caring for Ember fell asleep while holding her, and the infant slipped from their chest before the attack occurred. Now, Anna is urging parents to follow safe sleep practices and never leave babies around dogs unattended, regardless of the animal’s history. “Hold your babies closer,” she said. “It’s never worth the risk.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"