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1001 Critical Days Foundation retweeted
May 8
New ground breaking Research shows that 1 in 10 babies fall asleep with a screen.
Parents not being given clear advice on the harms being done š
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1001 Critical Days Foundation retweeted
May 1
Superb cross-party support at Speakerās House for the @1001CDF. Thank you @LordBlunkett, @SharonHodgsonMP, @EleanorLaingUK, for your passion for giving every baby the best start in lifeā¤ļø
Celebrating the first birthday of the @1001CDF with a packed room of supporters.
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1001 Critical Days Foundation retweeted
May 18
Do you want to become our International Trustee?š
We are seeking an International Trustee to join our Board and support our global mission to Build a Better World for Babies!
Apply here: 1001criticaldays.com/news/beā¦
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š¬A statement from 1001 Critical Days Founder and Executive Chair, Andrea Leadsom on the government's new screen time guidance.
To see the detailed statement from 1001 Critical Days Foundation, visit the link: 1001criticaldays.com/.../100ā¦...
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First Signature from Australia!š¦šŗ@andrealeadsom visited @kidsfirstaus to shine a light on the importance of the first 1,001 days of a babyās development to @gedkearney MP
If you are a parliamentarian and have not yet signed the 1001 Critical Days Declaration, sign on our website
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1001 Critical Days Foundation retweeted
Mar 16
Happy Motherās Day to all the incredible mums out there!Ā š
I know motherhood can be exhilarating and exhausting all at once. WeĀ see the strength and resilience you show every day andĀ hope youĀ tookĀ someĀ time toĀ reflect on the amazing job that you are doing!Ā š
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This week, @willquince and Dr Matt Price met with partners from @CityofYork Council alongside Rachael Maskell MP to learn more about their exciting Best Start in Life plans and ambition to see York become a centre of excellence for the first 1,001 critical days
#raiseyork
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This International Womenās Day, we celebrate the strength, dedication and love of women everywhere.
Thank you for everything you do to ensure every baby experiences the best start in life š
#internationalwomensday #iwd #iwd2026
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Our Director of Research and Grants is answering parentsā questions this month on @MumsnetTowers
Post your question by 31 March for a chance to win a Ā£100 Voucher
mumsnet.com/talk/sponsored_qā¦
#QandA #Babies #Parenting
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South Africa is showing real leadership for babies š¶
At the 2026 State of the Nation Address, President Ramaphosa highlighted the importance of the first 1,000 days - recognising that early investment shapes lifelong outcomes.
A hopeful signal in South Africa and globally š
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Itās Childrenās Mental Health Week, led by @Place2Be
During the first 1001 days, babiesā emotional wellbeing is shaped through relationships, care and connection
Supporting parentsā mental health is a vital part of promoting childrenās mental health
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
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Today is Time to Talk Day
Early parenthood affects the mental health of mums and dads.
Take a moment today to check in, listen and remind someone theyāre not on their own
#mentalhealth #TimeToTalkDay
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Today, @willquince officially begins his role as CEO of the 1001 Critical Days Foundation
Will joins the Foundation with a clear ambition: to turn evidence into action and ensure every baby gets the best start in life.
Weāre excited to see where this next chapter takes us!
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Weāre delighted to announce Will Quince as the first ever CEO of the 1001 Critical Days Foundation
A former Early Years Minister, Will brings deep policy experience and a strong commitment to early intervention
Welcome Will!
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We welcome the renewed focus on the 1000 days - a vital period for lifelong health and wellbeing
In this clip, Andrea highlights what the report gets right and where more ambition is needed to support babies and families across the UK
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We welcome the government announcement regarding screen time for under 5s.
At the Foundation, we hope to work constructively with the government to support parents and carers as new guidance on screen use comes to light.
#Screentime #1001CriticalDays x.com/1001CDF/status/2010764ā¦
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Dame Andrea Leadsom joins @amolrajan on @BBCr4today to discuss the impact of screen time on babies and why we need to put babies at the heart of public policy
Listen below! ā¬ļø
#Babies #1001CriticalDays
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What do we really know about babies and screen time?
Dame Andrea Leadsom joined @LBCNews to discuss new research we have commissioned into screen use during pregnancy and the first two years of life - an overlooked issue weāre calling the ābaby blind spotā
#Research #ScreenTime
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25 Nov 2025
Another signatory to our 1001 Critical Days Declaration - Julian Smith MP.
Julian has actively supported access to childcare and early years provision in his career.
We are grateful for Julianās support as we seek to deliver better outcomes for babies across the world.
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24 Nov 2025
Kicking off UK Parliamentary Week with some new signatories to our global 1001 Critical Days Declaration.
If you are a parliamentarian or policymaker and want to join colleagues showing their support for babies around the world, sign today!
1001criticaldays.com/submit-ā¦
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