He was pronounced dead after a heart attack came back to life 30 minutes later as he lay in his grieving parents' arms.. He was handed over to parents Jon and Karen Lander so they could say goodbye.

After 30 minutes the couple heard the boy cough and doctors started his heart.

Jon Lander, Woody's father told : "The doctors said they had never heard of anyone coming round after 30 minutes of apparent lifelessness. "

Now 14 months old, Woody has been given a clean bill of health. Brain scans have now shown no lasting damage and the Landers have been told their son can expect to lead a full and active life.