Petitions/Introduce regulation for infant care and sleep advice providers
StatusOngoing
Opened10 Jun 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

We want the government to ensure individuals who work in the parenting space, advising on the health and wellbeing of infants, toddlers, children and families to be tightly regulated to prevent harm.

Introduce regulation for infant care and sleep advice providers, including mandatory standards for training courses and qualifications. This should include: Regulation and quality assurance of training courses and certification pathways Recognised minimum qualification requirements Supervised practical experience before working with clients independently A requirement to follow evidence-based guidance aligned with NHS and public health recommendations Oversight by an appropriate body

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Constituency engagement ranking

Dan Jarvis
1Dan Jarvis MP
Barnsley North
2
Daisy Cooper
2Daisy Cooper MP
St Albans
2
Alex Baker
3Alex Baker MP
Aldershot
1
Rushanara Ali
4Rushanara Ali MP
Bethnal Green and Stepney
1
Barry Gardiner
5Barry Gardiner MP
Brent West
1
Sir Ashley Fox
6Sir Ashley Fox MP
Bridgwater
1
Bobby Dean
7Bobby Dean MP
Carshalton and Wallington
1
Tom Morrison
8Tom Morrison MP
Cheadle
1
Sarah Jones
9Sarah Jones MP
Croydon West
1
Mims Davies
10Mims Davies MP
East Grinstead and Uckfield
1