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Coroner Calls for Nanny Regulations After Baby's Death

4/15/2026

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A coroner's inquest revealed an eight-week-old baby died after a night nanny administered chlorpheniramine to sedate him.
Coroner Professor Fiona Wilcox criticized Metropolitan Police for failing to investigate thoroughly.
The nanny responsible for overnight care is still working without regulation.
Wilcox urged national standards for nannies and training on administering medications.
The death was classified as sudden unexpected death in infancy, with the National Nanny Association calling for mandatory registration.

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A coroner's inquest revealed an eight-week-old baby died after a night nanny administered chlorpheniramine to sedate him.
Coroner Professor Fiona Wilcox criticized Metropolitan Police for failing to investigate thoroughly.
The nanny responsible for overnight care is still working without regulation.
Wilcox urged national standards for nannies and training on administering medications.
The death was classified as sudden unexpected death in infancy, with the National Nanny Association calling for mandatory registration.