Deborah Toone and Pauline McLaren discuss the merits of using an infant simulator with people who have learning disabilities and are thinking of having babies of their own

A growing number of people with learning disabilities either have babies or want to have one. On this topic, the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities notes: ‘It is important that parents with learning disabilities are treated in the same way, and are supported to have the same rights as other parents’ (Mental Health Foundation 1996).