Table 1 Qualitative analysis findings from consultations with Arabic and Chinese speaking migrant mothers and health professionals

 Confinement practices important for recovery after birth

x

x

x

 Breastfeeding as part of the social norm and expected

x

x

 Not enough breastmilk and formula use for reassurance

x

x

 Feeding as helpful for weight gain, sleep and settling

x

x

x

 Confusion with ideal timing of complementary feeding

x

x

x

  ‘Tummy time’ as a new concept

x

x

x

 The floor is not seen as a place for new babies to play

x

x

x

  ‘Tummy time’ as a risk for new babies

x

x

 Interactions/play with babies as natural

x

x

x

 Dilemmas of screen use

x

x

x

 Screens to distract baby while feeding

x

 A bigger baby as a healthier baby

x

x

x

 Infant overweight as not a concern

x