Man charged over Sydney baby's fractures

A man has been charged as an eight-week old baby girl recovers in hospital from fractures and bleeding on the brain.

Police were contacted by Sydney Children's Hospital staff on Friday afternoon after the infant was diagnosed with fractures to her left leg, suspected detached retinas and bleeding on the brain.

A 26-year-old man from Sydney's North Shore was charged with recklessly inflicting grievous bodily harm and released on strict bail conditions to appear Thursday in Waverley Local Court.

The man was also issued an apprehended domestic violence order.