Baby sleep influencers. Christine Dawood, Selena Kay & Cerys Hogg, David Attenborough

This episode of Woman's Hour explores three powerful themes: the dangers of unregulated baby sleep influencers, the profound grief and resilience of Christine Dawood following the loss of her husband and son in the Titan submersible disaster, and the evolving role of women in wildlife filmmaking, highlighted by Sophie Darlington’s reflections on working with Sir David Attenborough. The episode opens with a critical investigation by BBC News into the baby sleep industry, revealing how unqualified 'sleep experts' are giving dangerous advice—such as placing infants on their fronts—contrary to NHS safe sleep guidelines. The emotional testimonies of parents like Emily, who felt preyed upon, underscore the vulnerability of exhausted new parents. In contrast, Christine Dawood shares her harrowing 96-hour wait for news of her family after the Titan implosion, offering a deeply personal account of trauma, identity loss, and the creation of a healing legacy through a new center in her son’s name. The episode also celebrates Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday with Sophie Darlington, who reflects on the male-dominated nature of wildlife cinematography and the slow but growing progress for women in the field. Finally, experimental duo Cog—Selena Kay and Keris Hogg—share how they create music from everyday objects, blending art, improvisation, and technology to craft a unique sonic world. Throughout, the programme emphasizes the importance of safety, authenticity, and creative expression in both personal and professional realms.