One of Britain's smallest babies kept alive in plastic bag returns home

Pace Galbraith was born at 25 weeks – a staggering 101 days early – and was so tiny he was too frail to even hold or cuddle.

Doctors kept the 1lb 4oz tot warm by placing him in a plastic drawstring bag moments after he was delivered on March 11.

He spent four months of his life in intensive care at Bristol Children’s Hospital while his lungs were developing, and he gained weight.

His parents Bella and Paul, from Stourport-on-Severn, faced a gruelling 150-mile round-trip to visit their son each day.

Pace was kept alive in a plastic bag. Image/ SWNS

But after spending thousands of pounds on fuel visiting their son, they were delighted when doctors said he was big enough to take home.

The proud parents introduced Pace to their three other children on Wednesday, June 29.

Bella, 33, said: “We're absolutely over the moon.

Bella and Paul Galbraith.

“Even though he's left hospital, he still has oxygen here so we're still not out of it, but we're so glad that he's home. It's just incredible.

"At times there were questions about his survival, but luckily he made and he's here now.

“We were at Bristol Hospital for seven weeks which was a tough time because of his condition.

Pace Galbraith.

“Bringing him home has been a big step for the family.”

Bella, a receptionist, was rushed to Worcestershire Royal Hospital after her waters broke on March 7.

She was transferred 72 miles away to Bristol where doctors tried to delay labour but were forced to perform an emergency caesarean four days later.

During his stay in hospital, Pace endured six blood transfusions and still needs oxygen.

Bella added: "There are issues around eyes and sight, and there's possibly developmental issues later on.”