Nanny probably gave antihistamine to baby who died to 'sedate' him - London coroner

"The coroner stated, 'The court was satisfied that the night nanny had administered the chlorpheniramine to the baby.' This indicates a clear link between the nanny's actions and the baby's condition."

"Professor Wilcox expressed concern that 'there is no national regulation system for nannies,' emphasizing the need for oversight in childcare to prevent future tragedies."

"The coroner noted, 'Expert opinion accepted by the court was that this drug could possibly have caused or contributed to the baby's death,' highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the cause."

"The inquest revealed that 'forensic opportunities were missed' due to police failures, which raises questions about the thoroughness of the investigation."

An eight-week-old baby died after a nanny likely administered chlorpheniramine to sedate him. The Metropolitan Police failed to investigate properly, missing forensic opportunities. The coroner, Professor Fiona Wilcox, expressed concern over the lack of national regulation for nannies and noted that the nanny involved continues to work. The baby was found unresponsive, and although the drug was present in his system, it could not be definitively linked to his death. An open verdict was recorded, highlighting the need for better oversight in childcare.

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