Some self-described infant sleep experts are giving advice that could put babies at risk of serious harm and even death, medical professionals have told a BBC investigation.

We secretly filmed one of them advising our reporter to put a newborn to sleep on its front, a practice proven to significantly increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, (Sids).

The NHS advises to “always place your baby on their back to sleep” in their own sleep space, like a cot, for the first 12 months to reduce the risk of Sids. The mattress should be firm, flat and waterproof.

A second self-defined expert recommended placing towels in the infant’s cot – a practice The Lullaby Trust, a baby safety charity, says also increases the risk of Sids and “accidental death”.

Medical professionals who watched our undercover footage said moments had left them feeling “sick” and “horrified”.

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Reporter: Divya Talwar
Undercover reporter & producer: Marthe de Ferrer
Producer: Amy Johnstone

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Body-worn video of a woman’s “degrading” arrest, which police falsely told a court did not exist, has been shared exclusively with the BBC.

Both police forces declined to comment due to ongoing damages claims for more than £3m, though Northamptonshire Police told a court the use of force was lawful.

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The England and Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford has been speaking about his own experiences of poverty and being short of food as a child.

He was describing his childhood as he campaigned for the government to provide free school meal vouchers for vulnerable children throughout the school holidays.

He’s written to every MP for support after helping to raise £20 million for food for low income families during the lockdown.

Fiona Bruce presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Elaine Dunkley.

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Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship travelling from Argentina to Cape Verde.

This includes a 70 and 69-year-old Dutch husband and wife who became ill on board and were taken off the ship – the body of a third Dutch individual is still on board.

A 69-year-old Brit is currently in intensive care in Johannesburg, South Africa – the only confirmed case of the virus. Two crew on board are also sick and require urgent care, operator Oceanwide Expeditions says

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Two cases of hantavirus have been confirmed after three people died and a UK national was left seriously ill following a …

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