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Neil Shaw

BIZARRE: New parents reveal the highs and lows of their first year - What They Never Told You

The first year of parenting a new baby for new parents and carers is a total rollercoaster, according to new research, from getting excited about the first “smile” that’s actually trapped wind to managing unexpected “poonami” explosions. A new study by Heinz Family has identified some of the biggest everyday challenges new parents and carers face in that crazy first year, including:

  • Lack of sleep (45%)
  • Lack of me-time (34%)
  • Juggling household chores alongside baby care (33%)
  • Worrying about money (32%)

The research by Heinz Family has also identified the top new parenting milestones parents and carers tackle in their first year, which include:

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