Shocking and surprising postnatal truths you only learn when you become a parent 1 of 10 BABIES ARE STURDIER THAN YOU THINK: You might feel as if you're going to pull an arm off or break something when you're fighting with a onesie, but you're probably not. “Caring for a newborn baby can be very overwhelming at first but, essentially, all you'll need to do is make sure baby is warm, fed and loved,” says Dru Campbell, Head Midwife and Lactation Consultant IBCLC at Healthbay Polyclinic, Dubai. “It's natural to worry you're going to hurt them when they're so tiny, but the only way you'll get used to handling your baby is to do it and keep doing it. The most important thing is to ensure babies' necks are well supported at all times - whether you're picking them up, holding them or feeding. It won't be long before you're an expert and feel totally comfortable. Don't forget, dads need to develop the same skills and confidence too, so let them get involved.”