# Just 3% of parents trust their parenting instincts

> New research shows only 3% of parents trust their instincts, with information overload causing anxiety.
- Title: Just 3% of parents trust their parenting instincts | Shortify
- Summary: New research shows only 3% of parents trust their instincts, with information overload causing anxiety. Only 3% of parents trust their parenting instincts…
- Keywords: parenting, information overload, confidence gap, baby crying, mam, opinion matters, uk parents, national parenting week, Just, parents, trust, instincts
- Source: MadeForMums — https://madeformums.com/news/family-news/just-3-of-parents-trust-their-parenting-instincts-and-the-reason-why-will-sound-familiar
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- Topics: parenting, information overload, confidence gap, baby crying, mam, opinion matters, uk parents, national parenting week
## New research reveals parenting confidence gap
Just 3% of parents trust their own parenting instincts, while only 5% feel able to stay calm when their baby cries.
## Information overload affects parenting confidence
79% say there is more parenting information available than ever before, while 76% believe there is more pressure on parents today to do everything right.
## 46% struggle to settle their baby
46% say they don't know how to settle their baby, and 49% expected comforting their baby to be easier than they found it.
## Parents worry about leaving home
43% worry about their baby becoming unsettled in a café or restaurant, while 36% worry about crying during shopping.
## Confidence gap in parenting
Damian Butler, managing director of MAM UK, said: 'These findings highlight a real confidence gap for today’s parents.'

> These findings highlight a real confidence gap for today’s parents.
## Parents feel pressure to be perfect
63% of parents say their baby only settles with them, while 29% do not feel comfortable leaving their baby with another caregiver.
## Midwife advises on baby crying
Clare O’Brian, a midwife, said: 'Crying is one of the most challenging parts of those early weeks and months.'

> Crying is one of the most challenging parts of those early weeks and months.
## MAM Pulsi device launch
MAM Pulsi, a new baby-soothing device designed to recreate the distinctive pulsation of the umbilical cord, has been launched.
## Key takeaway

Only 3% of parents trust their parenting instincts due to information overload and pressure to get everything right.