A three-month-old girl died after being left in a baby bouncer for several hours while her mother slept on the sofa, an inquest heard. Danielle Jones, 24, woke up to discover her daughter Leia-Mai Smith unresponsive at the family home in Gloucester, Gloucestershire hours after she put her in the baby swing. Ms Jones, a full-time mother, had fallen asleep while cuddled up on the sofa with one of her other three children but woke up in the early hours to discover her daughter was not breathing and her lips had turned blue. Danielle Jones, 24, woke up to discover her three-month-old daughter Leia-Mai Smith unresponsive in her baby bouncer at the family home in the Matson area of Gloucester, Gloucestershire (above) in June last year She attempted mouth-to-mouth and paramedics were called, but Leia-Mai could not be saved and passed away on June 15 last year. In a written statement read out at Gloucestershire Coroner's Court today, Ms Jones said that she lives 'every day with the pain' of losing her daughter.

She was not present at the hearing but the inquest was told how she fell asleep on the sofa after spending the day buying Father's Day presents with her children. She said: 'I woke up at around 4.30am and saw that Leia-Mai was not breathing and her lips had turned blue.dolls high chair folding 'I took her out of the swing, gave mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and dialled 999.old rocking chair youtube 'When the paramedics arrived I pleaded with them to get my baby to breathe.bean bag chairs leather 'It all seemed so unreal, like a bad dream, and I thought I would suddenly wake up and it would all be okay.leather lift chairs for sale

'I love my children dearly and live every day with this pain. 'She may just have been a baby but she was my baby.' Katy Skerrett, senior coroner for Gloucestershire, said Leia-Mai fell asleep in the baby bouncer after being put in the swing by her mother.chair and ottoman clearance She told the hearing: 'Leia-Mai was placed in the baby swing for a number of hours and it is an unusual place to sleep.egg hanging chair price 'It was an unusual sleeping arrangement and there was a label on the baby swing which warned parents not to leave the child unattended.buy chair slipcovers 'More recent baby swings carry a different warning which says that they are not intended for long periods of sleeping.'child's rocking chair seat cushion

In a written statement read out at Gloucestershire Coroner's Court (pictured) today, Ms Jones said that she lives 'every day with the pain' of losing her daughter. The coroner returned a narrative verdict at the inquest Pathologist Dr Thomas Martin told the inquest that there was no evidence of hypoxia, but said it is possible the youngster suffered a cot death.child's rocking chair seat cushion He said: 'Sudden Infant Death Syndrome was investigated but we cannot prove that this was a cause of death. 'There were fears that the baby had a viral infection some days before death but my examination found no signs of any infection. 'A genetic report found an excess of DNA in the baby's cells but it is not likely this played a part in her death.' Coroner Ms Skerrett said it was not clear what the cause of death was and returned a narrative conclusion. She said: 'Leia-Mae, a 12 week and three-day-old baby had been given her night-time bottle and been placed in a baby swing.

'The swing has a warning label attached to it, stating never leave child unattended. 'Leia-Mae's mum fell asleep and awoke at approximately 4.30am on June 15. 'She immediately discovered that Leia-Mae was not breathing and called an ambulance. 'Paramedics attempted resuscitation but were unable to revive Leia-Mae and she passed away at her home address. 'The pathologist was unable to provide a cause of death. 'There are features of hypoxia present but also sudden infant death syndrome remains a possible cause.'Baby Bouncy Chair Review If you are a first time Mom or you are searching for a baby bouncy chair as a present, choosing a baby bouncer and swing for your baby may not be as easy as it sounds. In order to make the choice convenient for you, we have taken the liberty of reviewing two of the top models available in the market. Without further ado, let’s take a closer look at BabyJorn bouncer balance soft review and Fisher-price deluxe bouncer review in order to let you make an informed decision.

BabyJorn Bouncer Balance Features: Following are the prominent features that BabyJorn bouncer balance has to offer: Ergonomic baby bouncer that has an extended period of use to offer Quite convenient to turn into a rocking chair for children Built-in support for the delicate neck and back of newborn No batteries required, natural baby bouncing Suitable to be used for newborn up to two years Four positions – suitable for both rest and play Pros: A few of the prominent pros of this baby bouncer and swing include the following: Easily foldable to make it convenient to fold and take along while traveling Attractive colors and modern design Fabric can be conveniently washed since it is removable Can be converted into a seat for toddlers High Quality Bouncer in modern design Cons: A couple of cons associated with this model are: Vibration function is not built-in Extra cost for the toy bar While BabyJorn Bouncer Balance may not have anything fancy to offer, this simple ergonomic bouncer and swing blends quality and affordability into one perfect combination.

With a long lifespan and value for money, it is certainly a recommended one. Fisher-price Deluxe Bouncer Features: Following features are being offered by Fisher-price deluxe bouncer: Built-in playback for nature sounds or soft music up to 20 minutes with volume control Plush fabrics, extra cushy seats, soft head support, and body insert Removable overhead mobile and calming vibrations Seat pad and insert is machine washable and dryer safe since it is removable Carry handle are user-friendly and built-in three point restraints are available Following are the pros of the aforementioned baby bouncer and swing: Soothing music helps a great deal in keeping the baby calm and promotes security Plush fabrics enhances the comfortability of the baby Texture and rich fabric is also useful to enhance baby’s tactile sense Sweet little babies are advantageous to engage and delight the baby Pads are machine washable Toy arms can be accessed easily by the baby