THE health and wellbeing of hundreds of babies and toddlers is at risk in temporary accommodation, it is claimed, due to unsafe sleeping conditions, overcrowding and a lack of basic necessities, while mothers struggle with food poverty and mental stress.
Figures shared with The Ferret show that more than 2000 babies and toddlers less than two years old were placed in temporary accommodation in Scotland during 2024 and 2025, despite concerns this puts them at higher risk of health complications or even death.
