HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) — A 33-year-old Hastings woman accused of causing a toddler’s death in March by allegedly stuffing a baby wipe down her throat will stand trial on a charge of committing intentional child abuse causing death.

Azudany Serrano-Contreras waived her right to a preliminary hearing Friday in Adams County Court.

If convicted, she faces 20 years to life.

Investigators say Serrano-Contreras told officers she was baby-sitting 19-month-old Aliyana Peterson on March 12 when she wiped the girl’s face with a baby wipe, set it down on a counter and turned to get lotion. She says when she turned back, the girl was gasping for air.

Doctors say the child did not have the strength or dexterity to shove the wipe that far into her throat.

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