Erin Sutherland, 36, smothered her daughter Chloe to death at a home in Edinburgh's Parkhead View in February.

Police initially charged her with murder, although Sutherland later pleaded guilty to culpable homicide on the grounds of diminished responsibility.

Defence counsel Gordon Jackson QC described the case as "extremely tragic", adding that Sutherland also intended to take her own life.

Sutherland has been sentenced to three years' imprisonment with a hospital direction, meaning her treatment for mental health problems will continue.

"The circumstances of this case are tragic for all concerned and nothing I say today can alleviate the suffering of those who have lost Chloe," Judge Lady Wise said.

Chloe's father Craig Steedman was present in court with relatives for the sentencing.

A statement was read on their behalf outside the court afterwards by Tracey Curran from Victim Support Scotland.

"Chloe's father Craig and his family are upset and saddened that the focus of reports on this case turned to how the system had failed Erin Sutherland and not the death of his precious little girl," she said.

"Chloe was the victim in this case, a beautiful innocent child whose tragic senseless death is impossible to accept.

"Craig and his family deeply regret that Erin felt unable to accept the help and support which they were so desperate to provide.

"Sadly she seemed determined that Chloe would never be a part of either his or his family's lives.

"The system may have failed Erin, however it has also failed Craig as a father and most importantly it failed Chloe - his much-loved little girl who will be forever missed."