NEW dads in Bolton are better at caring for their babies than their fathers -- if they are typical of the rest of the country.

New research shows that two thirds of new mums trust their partners to look after their baby properly and 80 per cent believe their partners are better dads than their fathers.

According to the research carried out by Sainsbury's to promote a new nappy range, modern dads are also more likely to shun the pub and the golf course and spend more time at home than previous generations.