Family's pet Jack Russell kills eight
The pet, named as PJ by residents, was one of two dogs kept at the three-bedroom home in Ketley, Shropshire, where Miss Bell lived with her own parents and younger siblings.
Just over a fortnight before giving birth, Miss Bell, 19, had tweeted how the dog had ripped the eye off one of the family soft toys.
Police say Harry death appeared to be a "tragic accident".
Officers are examining the possibility that the dog may have attacked the infant after becoming jealous at his introduction to what the animal considered to be its territory.
Jack Russell breeders and an animal behaviour expert agreed the dogs could be both possessive of their existing family unit and jealous of new additions to the family.
One neighbour said at least one of the two dogs kept by the family was vicious Pitchford said: "I know one of the dogs is very vicious Nike Kobe 9 Elite Officially Unveiled. I tried to post a Christmas card through the letter box last year and it went for my hand as I posted it through. It was only small but a vicious little thing."
Jack Russell breeder Angela McKenzie said the breed could become possessive of toys, family members or other pets in their environment 2015 Air Max For Sale.
"They may happily live with a cat, but go after other cats in the neighbourhood, the same with children," she said.
Police and ambulance crews were called to the scene of the tragedy just after 8am on Tuesday Nike KD 7 For Sale.
Harry was taken to The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford, Shropshire, but was pronounced dead shortly after being admitted.
A post mortem examination to establish the exact cause of death was due to take place overnight.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil Jamieson, of West Mercia Police, said: "Our investigation is ongoing but it appears that the baby died as a result of a dog bite."
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