Kate Roughley, 37, denies manslaughter and an alternate offence of child cruelty
A baby girl was in ‘genuine fear’ as a nursery worker strapped her face down on a bean bag prior to her death, a jury has heard.
On Thursday , Dr Joanna Garstang, a consultant paediatrician who specialises in safeguarding children and infant death, gave evidence to the court. “From newborn until the point of time when the baby chooses to roll themselves over and find a different sleeping position. By about one year, most babies will choose to sleep on their front, often with their knees tucked under their chest.
Asked about swaddling a child by prosecutor Peter Wright KC, she said that babies must be on their back as they can roll and must have their arms free so they can ‘get themselves back’.
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