NEWTON COUNTY, MO. – A seriously injured Missouri infant has been released from the hospital after his mother’s ex-boyfriend admitted to “hugging” the baby after a fall.

Bessie Burbridge of Newton County said last month she was at home with her 10-month-old son, Waylon, and her then-boyfriend, Jordan.

Burbridge said she placed the baby in a bouncer while she used the bathroom.

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“I was only in the bathroom for maybe a minute at most, and Jordan came in screaming with him {Waylon} in his arms,” ​​she told FOX. “He was completely limp and not breathing.”

Burbridge said she called 911 and attempted to administer CPR. First responders had arrived and took Waylon to the hospital.

Local authorities got involved and questioned Jordan, according to Burbridge.

10-month-old Waylon is recovering from severe brain damage after his mother’s boyfriend admitted he ‘hug’ him. (Credit: Bessie Burbridge)

Burbridge said her ex-boyfriend told authorities he was playfully throwing Waylon in the air. However, he failed to catch the baby a second time and Waylon fell to the ground.

Burbridge said Jordan confessed that “He (Waylon) hit the ground, and that made him scream more so he (Jordan) hugged him until he stopped crying.”

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However, doctors and investigators believe Waylon suffered from shaken baby syndrome, which can lead to serious brain damage. according to the Mayo Clinic.

“I’ve known Jordan for about four years,” Burbridge added. “I never thought he could do something like this.”

The mother said her son suffered serious injuries to his brain and other areas. She said her son now suffers from limited vision, seizures and muscle tightness, which could eventually require him to undergo physical therapy for the rest of his life.

“It’s definitely been a rollercoaster of emotions,” she said.

However, she said Waylon defied all odds and recovered more than doctors expected. She said Waylon has regained his mobility.

“He proved them wrong every step of the way,” she continued.

Burbridge said her ex-boyfriend is now behind bars for child abuse. She also said she filed a restraining order against him.

Waiting for, she created a GoFundMe page to help with expenses.

“I feel like Whalen’s stories should be out there,” she said.

FOX Television Stations has reached out to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office for comment.