Prison babies in chairs and cots in the day nursery
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Prison babies in chairs and cots in the day nursery
Prison babies at play in the day nursery. Holloway Prison, a women only prison where babies who are either born there or being under three months when their mothers were jailed are cared for in the prison. The babies sleep in cots within their mothers cell, with nurses overseeing the babies care. At nine months of age the baby must leave the prison
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Babies Born Cared Cell Chairs Cots Holloway Jailed Leave Months Mothers Nursery Nurses Overseeing Prison Sleep
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Prison Babies at Play in the Day Nursery, Holloway Prison (1909): A Historical Snapshot of Infant Care within Women's Prisons This evocative photograph captures a moment of innocence and resilience in the Holloway Prison day nursery, a women-only facility that cared for babies born in the prison or those under three months old when their mothers were jailed. The image showcases a group of young infants, seated in chairs and cots, engaged in playful activities under the watchful eyes of nurses. The Holloway Prison day nursery was a unique feature of the British penal system during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Babies slept in cots within their mothers' cells, and nurses oversaw their care during the day. At nine months of age, the babies were required to leave the prison and be placed in foster care or with their extended families. The photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of these young children, who, despite being born in prison, were still entitled to care and nurturing. The image underscores the complexities of the penal system during this era, which sought to balance the needs of incarcerated mothers and their infants. The photograph, taken in 1909, is a testament to the historical importance of the Holloway Prison day nursery and the role it played in providing care for prison babies during a time when such provisions were not universally available. This image is a poignant reminder of the human stories that lie behind the walls of prisons and the enduring capacity for compassion and care, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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