Oliver Steeper: Grieving parents launch charity in memory of baby

Nine-month-old Oliver died in hospital five days after he was believed to have choked at a day nursery in Ashford

The parents of a baby who died after choking at a Kent nursery have launched their own charity.

The Oliver Steeper Foundation will aim to provide as many LifeVac devices as possible to Ofsted-registered nurseries, pre-schools and childminders in Kent.

The non-invasive suction device, which costs between £60-85, can help clear airways for people at risk of choking.

The devices have already saved hundreds of lives, the charity says.

Oliver's father and co-founder of the Foundation, Lewis Steeper, said: "We never dreamt in a million years we would ever do anything like this.

"It feels exhilarating to launch the charity and LifeVac campaign. Seeing everyone doing the training is incredible."

The device has already saved the lives of over 1000 children

Zoe Steeper added: "Seeing everyone sitting there and taking it in and supporting our charity made me think of Ollie and how proud I am.

"I had no idea that it would get this big, this quick. People are so supportive."

The foundation has raised almost £15,000.