Greater Manchester Police were called to a home in Langley on Sunday after a report of concerns for the welfare of a child.
A 19-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect, Greater Manchester Police confirmed.
A GMP spokesperson said: "On Sunday February 9 shortly after 2.30pm we received reports of a concern for welfare of a child at an address in Middleton.
Locals described seeing a large emergency service presence close to a block of flats at the weekend, Manchester Evening News reported.
A teenager has been arrested amid concerns for an infant child, who was rushed to hospital to be checked on.