A seven-week-old baby died as a result of asphyxia while sleeping with his mother and father, a High Court judge has heard. Mr Justice Keehan said the mother accepted that she had been repeatedly told of the risks of co-sleeping with babies and young children and of the clear advice not to do so.
He said the tragic death was "entirely preventable" and said the parents, who cannot be named, are stricken with guilt. The judge was told that the little boy had suffered multiple rib fractures.
He said health workers had "repeatedly" warned the couple, who have three other children, about the dangers of sleeping with babies.
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