CHILD'S PLAY
Prince William used a DOLL to practice putting newborn Prince George in a car seat, Kate Middleton reveals
PRINCE William used a doll to practise putting Prince George in his car seat for the first time outside the Lindo Wing, Kate Middleton revealed.
The Duchess of Cambridge, 38, made the adorable revelation in Giovanna Fletcher’s podcast Happy Mum, Happy Baby.
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Prince William, 38, was praised for expertly strapping in his first child in his first appearance at St Mary’s Hospital, and Kate said it took a bit of practice.
Host Giovanna had commented on how well the duke had done, and Kate replied: “But he probably didn't think so at the time.
“We were like 'What do we do - in a swaddle? How's this supposed to work?' We'd even tried to practise with a little baby, like a little doll, at home, but you know it just never works out the way you planned it so it was quite hard to do that on the world's stage, but no, he did a very good job.”
Kate confessed that introducing her three children to the world hours after giving birth was "terrifying".
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Discussing Kate's first experience at the exclusive hospital in 2013, Giovanna asked: "What was it like knowing that there are so many people outside after you've given birth and you're in your little cocoon with your new family?"
The Duchess replied: "Slightly terrifying, I'm not going to lie.
"Everyone has been so supportive and both William and I were really conscious that this was something that everyone was excited about and we're hugely grateful for the support the public has shown us.
"And actually for us to be able to share that joy and appreciation with the public, I felt was really important."
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But despite wanting the public to see newborn Prince George, Kate said it was challenging to step out in front of the world's media so soon after his arrival.
She added: "Equally, it was coupled with a newborn baby and inexperienced parents and the uncertainty of what that held, so there were all sorts of mixed emotions."
During the incredibly candid interview, Kate also revealed that she "liked labour" as hypnobirthing gave her "huge power" over the pain and admitted that she has "mum guilt" being a parent and full-time royal.
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