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Mum of baby who died at nursery says 'I handed Noah to people who killed him'
- Noah Sibanda, 14 months, died after an alleged dangerous sleeping practice at Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley.
- The nursery admitted corporate manslaughter, and a staff member pleaded guilty to gross negligence manslaughter.
- Noah’s mother described handing him to staff as a decision she will never forgive.
- Prosecutors said staff used a 'dangerous' method to get babies to sleep, including covering faces.
- Noah’s father described the loss as immeasurable and said his son deserved to live and be protected.
- The court heard that the nursery had a culture that did not treat babies with adequate care.
- Kimberley Cookson, the staff member, faced charges related to the death and pleaded guilty.
- The nursery closed after Noah’s death amid regulatory and legal scrutiny.
- The case included victim impact statements from Noah’s mother and father during sentencing.
- Justice highlighted the seriousness of the negligent acts and the caregivers’ failure to protect infants.
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