The Babies Bill (Infants, Parents and Carers Bill) is a Private Member’s Bill introduced by Sir Desmond Swayne MP. It focuses on support for babies, parents, carers and prospective parents and carers during the 1,001 days, from pregnancy to age two.
This matters because babies do not vote, lobby or fill MPs’ inboxes. But decisions made in Parliament shape the support available to them and their families.
For the Bill to progress, MPs need to be in the Chamber on Friday 4 September. A direct message from a constituent can make a real difference, particularly during this summer recess when MPs are hearing from people in their own areas.
Why do the 1,001 critical days matter?
The 1,001 Critical Days – from pregnancy to age two – are a time of astonishing growth. During this short window, a baby’s brain develops faster than at any other stage, laying the foundations for lifelong health, learning and wellbeing.
This knowledge isn’t new. Decades of research across disciplines – from attachment theory to neuroscience – have shown how vital these early experiences are. A baby’s relationships, environment and experiences during this time shape everything from their stress response system to their immune system, and their social, emotional and cognitive development.
This period helps set the foundations for a child’s cognitive, emotional and physical development. Timely, high-quality support for babies and families can improve outcomes and help address health inequalities. Babies need to feel safe and secure to thrive, and their parents and carers need access to trusted support early to meet their babies’ needs.
The Babies Bill is about supporting families, not judging them. It is about early intervention, making sure help is available before difficulties become crises.
Take Action
Please use our tool below to contact your MP and urge them to attend Second Reading of the Babies Bill on Friday 4 September.
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Enter your postcode in the box below
Once you have entered your postcode, the tool will bring up your local MP and the form below will automatically be filled with their contact details.
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Write your message to your MP
You can now enter your message to your MP in the ‘Message’ box below. The tool has some template text, but please add your own thoughts and concerns as MPs prefer personalised messages from their constituents. If you are not sure what to write, please read our guide here.
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Send E-mail
Once you have written your e-mail message and are ready to send it to your MP, simply click to select how you would like to send it. You have two options: option 1 allows you to send the e-mail directly from your own e-mail address and option 2 allows SPUC to send the e-mail on your behalf. MPs prefer to received personal e-mail from their constituents so we encourage you to select the first option. This will open up your e-mail and all the information (including your message) will be automatically added to your e-mail, ready for you to press send.
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