[alexandria]

and how the amniotic fluid actually acts as a preservative for the baby and that is why his condition was in such a better state than that of Laci's.

The main thing to remember with infants and decomposition is that the longer they have been alive, the faster they decompose.
A fetus or newborn will almost not have ANY signs of decomposition because they have NO bacteria in their body. Now eventually, they will mummify or be destroyed by the elements/animals etc..

[WellsFargo94]

A fetus or newborn will almost not have ANY signs of decomposition because they have NO bacteria in their body.

Thank you for clearing that up. I'm just reiterating what I've read and am probably piece-mealing it at best.