(La Porte, IN) - A La Porte woman could face prison time for allegedly causing injuries to her baby boy and not giving him enough to eat.

 

Celina Fondenberger, 25, is charged in La Porte Circuit Court with two counts of child neglect.

 

According to authorities, the investigation began four months ago after the 14 month old boy was taken to a local hospital with severe burns to his hands and face along with bruises on different parts of his body.

 

Police said the investigation shows the burns were caused by him given a heated mixture of milk, water and food in a bottle that wasn’t allowed to cool long enough.

 

It’s also alleged the bruises were from him struggling and being held down while bathed in a bathtub containing cold water

 

Police said it appears the mother’s financial situation might be why the boy was not given enough food.

 

Fondenberger was being held on $15,000 bond.