Being a new parent can be a bit overwhelming, and it will not surprise you to know that the arrival of my first son, Teddy just over a fortnight ago has left me filled with joy, but also tired, so very tired. It comes with the territory of course, and disrupted sleep is something the vast majority of parents go through, but knowing you aren’t the only ones doesn’t necessarily make it any easier..

. Being a first-time dad has taught me a lot of things already about the world of parenting, but there’s one product I couldn’t be without and saves a lot of faffing about in the middle of the night. Well, I say the one product, it’s fairly obvious that the likes of nappies and baby wipes are essential, but I’m talking about the various fancy gadgets that are out there now, and might not be on your traditional newborn wish list.

The Nuby RapidCool Flask is something I’d recommend to any parents out there who are bottle feeding - £26.24 at Amazon and Boots. When preparing baby formula for a newborn, the water needs to be boiled to reduce the risk of infection, but obviously it needs to cool before it’s ready for the baby, which is where the Nuby RapidCool Flask comes in.

READ MORE: Dunelm Padded Foldable Sun Lounger now £31.50 down from £45 - 98 five-star ratings READ MORE: Amazon’s best-selling FitBit that helps you ‘stay active’ and ‘sleep better’ now less than £60 The flask cools the water down to NHS guidelines in a mere two minutes (depending on the a.