Update: Authorities ID Dead Baby Found with Head in Toilet

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Posted: 4:52 AM Sep 7, 2010 Update: Authorities ID Dead Baby Found with Head in Toilet Lincoln, Neb. Authorities in Lincoln have released the name of a dead baby who was found with his head in a toilet. Reporter: Associated Press Email Address: desk@1011now.com

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Authorities in Lincoln have released the name of a dead baby who was found with his head in a toilet.

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office on Sunday identified the baby as 10-month-old Chase Lauenroth. He was found Saturday by his father, Nicholas Lauenroth. The boy's mother, Karen Bryant, was at work at the time.

A sheriff's news release said officers and rescue workers were called to a house west of Lincoln around 10 a.m. Saturday. The release said the baby was found with his head in a toilet and was not breathing.

The baby was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead around 11:30 a.m.

An autopsy has been ordered. There have been no arrests.

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Posted by: Yawn Location: Oklahoma on Sep 16, 2010 at 08:05 AM

And this is why it is imperative for young(not necessarily age-wise, but parenting wise) parents to recieve either training or advice from some one with experience. Shut the doors to your bathroom, your kitchen if possible also. And everyone with a toddling age child should have a baby gate to help corral the child. And who says babies dont walk when they are 10 months? 3 out of 4 of mine started when they were nine months, so I disagree with that assertation.

Posted by: Kendra Location: Omaha on Sep 9, 2010 at 07:03 PM

My heart goes out to this family. I too, have a 10 month old son who has begun walking and gets places quick. There isn't one parent out there who can honestly say they haven't said "Where is (fill in name)? It would be very easy for a child to be "looking in" the toilet and topple in with no way to get out. Maybe instead of criticizing, we can learn from this and give our babies extra hugs. My prayers are with the family.

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 6, 2010 at 12:55 PM

I think all of you need to take a chill pill and stop the name calling. No matter what happened it is sad. There are no details and there may never be any details released. I think the community is tainted with all the bad news and some of us have worked with abused children. When I first read the article my thoughts were the same as the first person, but having kids of my own, it is very easy for accidents to happen. Again, do not jump to conclusions and stop the name calling until you know all the facts.

Posted by: Melissa on Sep 5, 2010 at 11:26 PM

WOW concerned mom! These people just lost their baby and you want to throw around your bad grammar and horrible spelling. Have a little heart. You being around your baby "almost 24/7" is what every parent does. It's that "almost" where accidents happen. Accidents are just that. Accidednts. Let's not point fingers or place blame. To the family that lost your baby: My heart goes out to all of you. Many people are praying for you. Try to disregard the negative comments from ignorant people.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: lincoln on Sep 5, 2010 at 09:44 PM

why is it that everytime something happens with a child. someone has to be rude. accidents happen. the parents didnt mean for this to happen. this does not mean they are bad parents for letting this happen. i wish you wouldnt of been so mean on ur comment. think about the parents if they read this. not everyone is perfect in this world. prayers go out the the family.

Posted by: A Mom Too Location: Lincoln on Sep 5, 2010 at 05:08 PM

Concerned mom: accidents can and do happen. You assume so much from very little information. I'm sure this family is completely devastated and comments like yours do nothing to help this situation. I'm praying for peace and comfort for the family of this little one. They must be heartbroken!

Posted by: TJ Location: Lincoln on Sep 5, 2010 at 03:59 PM

What a sad, sad story. With two small children of my own, I know that things can happen in the blink of an eye. These poor parents will spend the rest of their lives reliving this awful moment, loaded with all the 'what-ifs', so critiquing their parenting is in poor taste. "Concerned Mom": I hope you never have to face the sadness that this couple is facing. If so.. I hope others are more compassionate than you have been here. To the Parents: you are in my thoughts and many others' during this time.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: lincoln on Sep 5, 2010 at 11:43 AM

we ought not to judge. who knows what was going on when this happened. sometimes all it takes is to turn your head for two seconds and something can happen. all of us slip sometimes in parenting, the unfortunate and sad part is that some slips are costlier than others. my heart and prayers go out to this family.

Posted by: MOMOF3 Location: Lincoln on Sep 5, 2010 at 09:11 AM

Oh dear lord....how sad! This poor child lost its life for god knows what reason....i'm sure the parents will have some OFF THE WALL reason as to why this child had its head in the toilet of all places. A ten month old can't even walk yet....so how on earth did that child get into that situation??????????? RIP YOU LIL ANGEL!!!

Posted by: Kalah Location: lincoln on Sep 5, 2010 at 08:21 AM

This is so sad...My thoughts and prayers go out to this family. Maybe "Concerned mom" we should not be so quick to attack a grieving family, I myself stay at home and I am around my children 24/7 but they are curious they have played in toilets, drawn in marker on the wall, and eaten cat food...does this make me a bad parent to? or is it the tragedy that makes you think they should not have been parents? I have yet to ever have met a perfect parent, so until you achieve this or know all of the facts perhaps you should not be so quick to judge. There is a huge difference between an accident and negligence.

Posted by: Concerned mom Location: lincoln on Sep 5, 2010 at 12:22 AM

WOW!!! some people shouldnt be parents.. where were they to begin with and why wasnt they watchin their dang child what is this world coming too lately wit "parents" and there children.... im around mine almost 24/7 when im not at work and i watch her constently to see what she getting in too!!

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