New parents got the fright of their lives in Germany after accidentally forgetting their newborn in the taxi taking them home from hospital. Dad's attempt to catch the cab on foot failed and the driver, unaware of his sleeping stowaway, parked the taxi in an underground garage to go for lunch. 123RF The parents forgot they were now a family of four. It wasn't until the driver picked up a fare at the airport that the underage passenger made its presence known. READ MORE:* Family travel: Tips and advice on how to travel with a newborn baby* The simple yet important ways you can help a first-time mother* Parents can hurt babies by copying newborn photo fads - expertThe driver swiftly called police and after a quick check-up from an ambulance crew the baby and its grateful parents were reunited.

Source: Stuff May 20, 2019 15:22 UTC