Overfeeding babies

Over-stressed and depressed mothers may be more likely to over-feed their babies.

Dieticians often discourage parents from adding cereal to their baby’s bottle, because it can lead to excessive weight gain.

But a new study shows some tired parents think the extra boost in calories may help their child sleep longer.

The study looked at over 250 new moms, and found mothers who showed signs of depression were 15 times more likely to add cereal to their bottles.