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That interpretation, according to the court’s written decision, was because the state law at the time stated phones had to be used in a way that allowed for “hands-free listening and talking.”

Childbirth charities are warning parents that hands-free breastfeeding or bottle feeding, when a baby is being carried in a sling, is unsafe.

"We are constantly reviewing the evidence and research, as there is currently no robust evidence on how to feed hands-free safely, which is why we changed our guidance to advise against it," said CEO Jenny Ward.

The teenager spends his time playing games with his family including Connect Four, and has a VR headset that allows him to watch films hands-free.

The coroner said there appeared to be "no advice that breastfeeding hands-free a young baby is unsafe due to the risk of suffocation".