I'm after a bit of advice as I'm slightly concerned for the welfare of a child, but I'm not sure if what I know is going on constitutes neglect. I've recently been made aware of the conditions in which someone I know (my ex to be exact, we've been split up 5 years), cares for their child. She does not live with him, he has her for a few days here and there, I'm not sure how regularly, and from what I've heard the mother is perfectly capable and may be unaware of the situation. The flat is a complete pigsty, not just messy but from what I've heard, in no way safe for a child to crawl about in (she's around 15 months). He makes wooden sculptures and there are chippings and splinters all over the floor. Not only that but it seems that she spends all her time left in the cot, whilst he smokes weed and drinks (in the same room). I've heard this from someone who knows him...and it's what he himself has said, as if there's nothing wrong with it. Apparently the other night, he gave her a Creme Egg at bed-time and him and his friend fell asleep as they were so stoned. He was laughing about the fact that when she woke up he realised that the creme egg was stuck to her neck and face, half eaten, with the foil wrapping still half on it. I would consider that a serious choking hazard! That's just one thing I've heard. Does it sound petty that I'm concerned? My DH has seen him out with her and she looks dirty all the time when in his care. I worry about approaching the mother as I don't know her personally and because of my history with him, and I'm also worried that maybe my view of him (he's a complete bell-end) is influencing how I'm reacting. So...would you be concerned? Is it neglect or just pretty shitty parenting?