In the US, 83% of new mums are Gen Yers, and though 88% of this generation want to avoid becoming a ‘helicopter parent’, many are happy to use tech to check on their kids. In the second of a two-part report, we ask if more dads will take paternity leave, and look at the rise of the ‘drone parent’.

Getting babies to sleep through the night is a fantastical dream for many parents – but the Lulla doll is hoping to make it more of a reality. Designed by Icelandic mum Eyrún Eggertsdóttir, the sleep-inducing toy simulates a mother's heartbeat and breathing to help little ones drift off quicker.

Between dirty nappies, sleepless nights and screaming kids, being a parent is tough. This is a time when having a good support network is key, but 82% of mums find it difficult to make friends. Enter Hello Mamas, a social networking platform that connects mothers in a bid to form friendships.

Bringing a new baby home is a daunting prospect – even for prepared parents. In Scandinavia, new mothers are given a baby box, which includes items like clothes and nappies, while the box itself becomes a crib. Now, the starter kit is being trialled in a London hospital.