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Pilates fans, it’s time to limber up! Aldi has confirmed the return of its viral Reformer Pilates Machine (£149.99) after it flew off shelves last year. The hugely popular Specialbuy lands back in the middle aisle on 24th May. The machine is ideal for home workouts, featuring five resistance bands and a foldable design for easy storage.
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Three in four parents are now turning to AI tools such as ChatGPT for help with weaning their babies, new research from Aldi reveals.
Parents are now almost as likely to use AI (52%) as they are to rely on friends and family (54%) for quick advice or reassurance, while over a third (36%) say they trust both equally.
While AI is helping to boost confidence – with 84% of parents saying it makes them feel more assured about weaning – many still feel overwhelmed. Nearly half (47%) worry about whether they’re doing it “right”, while others struggle with portion sizes (37%), what foods to introduce first (36%), and navigating conflicting advice (29%).
To support parents during National Weaning Week (11th–15th May), Aldi has partnered with children’s dietitian and feeding specialist Lucy Upton to provide expert-backed guidance, alongside a range of simple, affordable weaning recipes designed to make mealtimes easier for families.
Almost a third (29%) of women and girls who have or have ever had a period feel embarrassed buying period products in store*, a survey of 1,000 found.
The research, which was commissioned by Aldi, revealed that shame runs deep, with 44% of those that feel embarrassed having deliberately used self-checkouts to avoid being seen, while more than one in three (34%) have asked someone else to buy products for them, rising to 47% among children aged 12 to 17.
Parents feel most lonely five months after having a baby – when the reality of having a newborn kicked in and friends and family were less available.
A poll of 1,000 parents with a child aged under five found more than half (55 per cent) have experienced loneliness since having their baby.
Despite the first few months being filled with excitement (56 per cent), visits from family and friends (48 per cent) and adrenaline (37 per cent), that sense of support didn’t always last.