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Forensic Medicine Toxicology - 1 ed0010b2

The toxic substance responsible for floppy baby syndrome is

A
Lithium
B
Cadmium
C
Antimony
D
Barium
High-Yield Explanation
It is seen in newborn babies breastfed by lithium-ingesting mothers due to disruption of afferent inputs from stretch receptors. Manifesting as hypotonicity, lethargy, and cyanosis (floppy baby syndrome).

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