‌No crib for a bed: the homeless babies at risk from a lack of safe cots

A safe sleeping space is crucial to protect babies’ lives. Yet for families at the sharp end of the housing crisis,
this can be impossible. Keith Cooper investigates the tragic consequences, but also a campaign that could require councils to provide cots to families in temporary accommodation for the first time. Illustration by Hannah Lock

Content warning: this story includes references to infant deaths and miscarriage