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Mackay baby Layne Pollock suddenly dies in sleep at 7 months old

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A couple from Mackay are living their worst nightmare after their little girl died suddenly in her sleep.

Lauren and Wes Pollock’s daughter Layne, who was born on September 1, was placed in her cot for her usual lunch time nap on April 9 during a family Easter gathering.

Lauren checked on her daughter 15 minutes later and discovered her daughter was still.

“I left my body in that moment, I was living my worst nightmare,” Lairen told the Daily Mercury.

“She was the happiest baby ever and we used to joke about how perfect she was, and placid, and just the best baby you could ever ask for.”

She said her daughter was very Zen-like, adding that her favourite moment was cuddling her daughter and when Layne would delicately rest her hand on her mother’s chest.

After the loss of their daughter, Lauren posted to her social media about what had happened. Hundreds of people sent their heartfelt wishes to the family.

Mackay baby girl Layne Pollock has tragically died in her sleep

The couple’s older child Wyatt, who is two, has been left devastated by the loss of his sister.

Lauren said her son was besotted with his baby sister, who tried to keep up with her active brother.

“He would smother her with kisses and cuddles … and she would just smile at him,” she said.

Wyatt now points up at the stars each night, convinced his little sister is one of them.

The family are holding a funeral service later this month, with people asked to wear white or light colours to the service.

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Lauren said she wants the service to reflect how innocent and pure her daugher was, adding she wanted it to be a celebration of her daughter’s life.

The wake will include a balloon man, a jumping castle, a fairy floss machine and an ice cream truck.

If you or someone you know has experienced pregnancy or infant loss, visit Sands or call 1300 308 307

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Update: 2024-05-19