A mother still grieving for her infant daughter has issued an emotional plea to parents.

Dexy Leigh Walsh wants all parents and grandparents to listen to her warning about the dangers of suffocation.

The Dundee mum had used soft toys on her baby's bed to stop her falling out and bumping her head in the night.

However, on March 6, Dexy went to wake little Connie Rose only to discover she had died. Tragically, a teddy bear is thought to have smothered her as she slept.

Connie Rose was buried on March 21 and mourners released pink balloons into the sky in her memory.

Now, Dexy has taken to Facebook to warn other parents about the dangers of soft toys in bed, reports the Daily Record.

She shared her story on the Connie Rose Awareness Facebook page.

In an emotional post, the mum said: “On March 6 8.01am 2018 my life changed.

“I woke up to get my oldest ready for school to find my youngest baby had passed away.

“I have been blaming myself as she passed away due to suffocation as I had packed down the side of her bed with teddies and placed a big one on top of the smaller teddies to stop her from falling down the side of her bed, and she did exactly that but as it was all teddy bears she went under the massive teddy and fell asleep with the angels.

“All I think about now is what if I just left it empty she would still be here maybe with just a small bump on her head. It’s all what ifs now.

“But I want every parent to see and be aware of this. Let them fall – don’t try to stuff small places up with soft things, just leave it empty.

“She had a bed guard at one side and the smallest gap from her wall to her bed and that’s where I had put all her teddies – my biggest regret in life.”

Dexy pleaded: “Please move everything off your kid’s bed and away from the sides.

“I really hope my little princess's tragic story can save someone else baby’s life.

“I miss you Connie so much. Life is so unfair at times.

“I’m so glad and proud you were my little girl. You made me who I am today and now I’m even stronger for your big sister.”

Dexy, who also posted a video on YouTube paying tribute to her daughter, added the tragedy had left everyone in her family “broken”.

She urged families to think twice when it comes to the safety of their kids.

She added: "I really hope all the things I’m trying to do make a difference out there please think about what’s on your kids bed and around it you really never know what can happen. Give your babies an extra squeeze tonight."

  • A fundraising campaign has been set up to raise money for a headstone for Connie Rose. To donate click here.