Serenity's mum's newborn taken into CYF care

Serenity Scott was only 6 months old when she died. Photo / Supplied

A Ngaruawahia woman, whose baby died from non-accidental injuries last year, has had her newborn baby taken into Child, Youth and Family care.

Chelsea Scott's 6-month-old daughter Serenity Jay Scott-Dinnington was admitted to Starship Hospital's paediatric intensive-care unit last April with severe brain injuries that police said were non-accidental.

Two days later her life support was turned off.

Ms Scott has given birth to another daughter, but only spent 48-hours with her before she was placed in care, the Waikato Times reported.

Child, Youth and Family general manager operations Marama Edwards told the Times the baby was safe and well.

"Both Child, Youth and Family and the court take these cases very seriously and decisions around removing a child from his or her parents are never taken lightly," Ms Edwards told the paper.

"Child, Youth and Family's priority is to the care and safety of this baby girl."

The Times reported the baby is in the care of a cousin of Miss Scott.

Another one of Chelsea's children, Scott, is also understood to be in the care of Child, Youth and Family.

Waikato police are continuing to investigate the death of Serenity and are waiting for forensic tests from overseas.

- Herald Online staff