A toddler who was allegedly murdered his mother was found by his grandmother after having been submerged in bath water at his home, an inquest heard today.
Natalie Steele, 31, is accused of killing two-year-old Reid Steele, who was described as a 'super happy' and 'intelligent' little boy by his family.
Reid, who was just two months away from his third birthday when he died, was found by his grandmother, after having been submerged in bath water, at 7.30pm on August 11 at his family home in Broadlands, Bridgend, South Wales.
Reid was taken to University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, in a critical condition from the large £500,000 house on the Parkwood Heights estate.
But Reid was pronounced death the next day after doctors lost a battle to save his life, the Pontypridd inquest heard on Friday.
Reid Steele (pictured) was found by his grandmother, after having been submerged in bath water, at 7.30pm on August 11 at his family home in Broadlands, Bridgend, South Wales
The coroner's officer said: 'Reid was found by his grandmother unresponsive on the bathroom floor at his home address after being found submerged in the bath water.
'Emergency services were alerted immediately, and he was transported to the University Hospital of Wales.'
The inquest has been adjourned to await the outcome of criminal proceedings.
Carpet company worker Natalie Steele has been remanded in custody to appear in Cardiff Crown Court on November 26.
In a tribute, Reid's devastated relatives described him as a treasured and 'perfect' nephew, grandson, great-grandson and cousin.
His family said: 'He was a super, super-happy, gorgeous, wonderful and intelligent little boy who lit up everyone's lives.
'He loved the garden and the beach, picking raspberries and going for walks collecting shells.
He was a very chatty little boy and would happily speak to anyone.'
Natalie Steele (pictured), 31, is accused of killing two-year-old Reid Steele, who was
