It might not seem like the biggest deal in the world, but your child’s dominant hand will help to shape how they experience the world. As soon as your little one has discovered they have hands, they’re going to start experimenting with which one is their favourite. And watchful parents are looking out to see… Read more: Episode 11: Is My Baby Right or Left Handed… and when will I know?

Okay, maybe not everyone’s relationship with their loved one is in the pan after having a child, but anecdotally and statistically, many parents find themselves facing relationship challenges with a little one in the mix.  Leila and Kim are no exceptions, and we share a very cathartic chat about how and why our marriages have… Read more: Episode 10: Why Having A Child Has Ruined Your Relationship

When your baby is a few months old, it’s time to start facing down the next big milestone in your parenting journey: weaning them onto solid foods. But while the official guidance is clear, the advice you get from different people can vary. So when should you start the process? Right now, Kim is just about to… Read more: Episode 8: When Should You Wean our Baby?

Mothers these days might be told that ‘breast is best’ when it comes to feeding their baby. But why is that the case, when infant formula has been an option for decades? What does that mean for mothers that struggle with their breastfeeding journey, and how does it affect a child in the short and… Read more: Episode 5: Breastmilk vs Formula – Is Breast Really Best?

Last week, a certain loudmouth in America told pregnant people to stop taking paracetamol (or “acetaminophen” or “Tylenol,” pick your flavour, they’re all the same thing), claiming it might cause autism in their kids. That advice set off alarm bells everywhere. Expectant mothers have long been told that paracetamol is one of the safest over-the-counter… Read more: Does Paracetamol During Pregnancy Cause Autism? Science Baby’s Reality Check

When you’re baby-proofing your home, it feels like there’s danger lurking in every corner. Hot pans, sharp edges, cleaning sprays… and those mysterious little holes in the wall where the electricity lives. It’s no wonder so many parents rush to buy socket covers. They seem like an easy win: pop in some plastic, and your… Read more: UK Plug Sockets Are Already Baby-Safe… Here’s Why Covers Can Be Risky

Social media can be a great tool for discovering new people and new things (including maybe this podcast and blog?!) but it has a dark side. The “algorithm” which determines exactly what social media content you see is a highly efficient beast of hyerconnectivity. It can reveal things about your inner wants, desires, and fears… Read more: Episode 4: The Perils of Social Media for Parents

As a new parent, it’s easy to feel like every choice you make is under the microscope. Even something as simple as enjoying a glass of wine with dinner can spiral into questions: Is this safe? Will it affect my baby? Should I pump and dump? So, is it safe to drink alcohol while breastfeeding?The… Read more: Drinking Alcohol While Breastfeeding: What Parents Really Need to Know

When I first became a mum, I found myself constantly Googling everything about babies: sleep, feeding, milestones, and the quirky little things I never expected. Because I’m a science communicator at heart, I couldn’t stop digging into the actual research behind those questions. That’s how Science Baby began. What started as a few fun TikTok… Read more: Introducing: The Science Baby Podcast 🎙️

Parenting today often feels like walking through a minefield of opinions. Whether it’s about how we feed our babies, whether we use car seat mirrors, or even whether a mum can enjoy a glass of wine while breastfeeding, there seems to be no shortage of strong voices ready to weigh in. If you’ve ever scrolled… Read more: Parenting, Risk, and the Myth of the Perfect Parent

Struggling to get your baby to sleep? You’re not alone. Newborn parents will be painfully aware of how unhinged their baby’s sleep schedule is, and no amount of physical flipping will flip their concept of day and night. From endless renditions of Baa Baa Black Sheep to tiptoeing through the house like a ninja, most… Read more: The Science-Backed Lullaby That Helps Babies To Sleep (and new parents too!)

Any day can be pancake day if you want it to be! This recipe for naturally sweet toddler-friendly banana pancakes is idea for making with your little one, giving them a fun and enriching experience, as well as a tasty alternative this pancake day, or any day!

Motherhood wasn’t what I expected, and I don’t think I’m alone in feeling disoriented and dispirited. But these experiences are totally normal parts of matrescence – the major physical and psychological transformation to motherhood. Matrescence changes our bodies, brains, and roles, and we need to talk about it more.

Discover the value of a toddler tower, designed to engage young children in kitchen activities while promoting independence and real-world skills. It highlights various types of toddler towers available, their pros and cons, and provides a DIY option using IKEA products to build a cost-effective and sturdy tower.

For the first few years of their lives, your child’s brain is making a MILLION connections per second, helping to forge their physical, mental, and emotional health for the rest of their lives.

Hello parents, and everyone else! I hope 2025 is treating you well. I wonder if I can ask a favour…? One of the things that I have come to realise as a parent, and as someone who has tried to find and share baby science and evidence-based parenting advice, is that there isn’t actually a… Read more: Take Part in Science Baby’s 2025 Parenting Survey

Do you remember the first time you held your newborn baby? It’s the most surreal, magical experience in the world. One moment you’re just a normal person and the next, you’re a parent. You’re handed this tiny vulnerable bundle and instincts take over. At first it might seem strange as you take them in your… Read more: Why you hold your baby on the left