Babies Bill – Request from 1001 Critical Days Foundation

“The 1,001 days from pregnancy to age two pass quickly. What happens then shapes health, relationships, language and future learning. This Bill is a chance to help make sure support is there early, before families reach crisis.”

Dear [Name],

We are backing the Babies Bill, and we are asking for your help.

The Infants, Parents and Carers Bill, known as the Babies Bill, aims to give support during the 1,001 days from pregnancy to age two a stronger legal foundation.

This is a period of rapid development, when relationships, responsive care, safety and support around parents and carers can make an enormous difference.

Babies do not vote. They do not lobby. They do not write to MPs.

But you can.

The Bill’s Second Reading is scheduled for Friday 4 September. For the Bill to progress, MPs need to attend the debate and show their support.

Please write to your MP today and ask them to attend Second Reading of the Babies Bill.

You can copy and paste the message below.

Dear [MP name],

I am writing as your constituent to ask you to attend Second Reading of the Infants, Parents and Carers Bill, known as the Babies Bill, on Friday 4 September.

The Bill aims to give support during the 1,001 days from pregnancy to age two a stronger and more enduring legal foundation.

This matters because pregnancy and the first two years are a period of rapid development, when important foundations are laid for a child’s health, relationships, language and future learning.

Please attend the debate and support the Babies Bill.

Every baby deserves the best start in life.

Yours sincerely,
[Your full name]
[Your address and postcode]

Thank you for helping make sure babies, parents and carers are heard in Parliament.

Best,
[Organisation name]”