'Lives still at risk' from unregulated baby sleep industry after BBC investigation
Summary
Members of the UK Parliament discussed the risks caused by the unregulated baby sleep industry. They want the government to introduce rules requiring training, qualifications, and background checks for people giving paid support to parents. This follows a BBC investigation that showed some baby sleep experts giving unsafe advice that could increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).Key Facts
- MPs called for laws to require baby sleep experts and childcare professionals to have proper training and safety checks.
- A BBC investigation secretly filmed some baby sleep advisors giving dangerous advice to parents.
- Labour MP Connor Rand warned that lack of regulation has real dangers, citing the death of a baby in his area.
- There is currently no required training or background checks for maternity nurses, nannies, or infant sleep consultants.
- MPs want the government to invest more in health visitor services to support new parents after birth.
- Groups like The Lullaby Trust and the National Nanny Association support mandatory qualifications and checks.
- Several MPs said vulnerable, sleep-deprived parents need trustworthy advice from qualified people.
- The Department for Health and Social Care has said it plans to change the law to regulate this sector.
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