Woman arrested for handling 10-day-old baby in ‘ragdoll’ fashion

A Houston woman has been arrested and charged with endangering a child after allegedly handling a 10-day-old baby in a reckless manner.

Freda Joy Avuru, 33, is accused of holding the infant with one arm, causing the child’s body to flop around in a “ragdoll” fashion without supporting the child’s head.

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The charge of endangering a child was filed after authorities determined that Avuru’s actions placed the baby, who is under 15 years old, in imminent danger of bodily injury.

According to the Texas Family Code, Avuru did not voluntarily deliver the baby to a designated emergency infant care provider.

It’s not clear at this time what Avuru’s relationship is to the child. As of the latest reports, no bond amount was listed online, and Avuru remains in jail.

KPRC 2 has reached out for her mug shot.