Parent Infant Foundation: “We’re really cross at how the government has responded to babies during the pandemic.”

If you’re worried about how the pandemic might have affected your baby's development, this week’s episode is for you! I’m joined by Sally Hogg, Deputy CEO of the Parent Infant Foundation. We discuss the importance of the first 1001 days of a baby's life, the government’s response to babies over the past two years and the amazing work the foundation is doing to get services such as health visiting back up and running.

Sally also tells me about the charity's latest campaign to mark Infant Mental Health Awareness Week, understanding early trauma. And we discuss what parents can do to ensure we set our little ones up for success from day 1.

The Parent Infant Foundation works to advance thinking and practice, improve collective understanding, provide a much-needed national voice, and campaign for policy change. You can learn more about their work here.

Your host is Phillippa Guillou, a journalist and radio presenter whose own baby was born at the height of the pandemic. You can get in touch with Phillippa here.