[7] Entertainment reporter Mayer Nassim from Digital Spy gave the song three out of five stars and said, "'Babyfather' it's not as striking as its sultry predecessor, possessing a much friendlier, summery vibe.

Twanging acoustic guitars combine with that still-rich voice, so-laidback-they're-horizontal drums and positive lyrics about fatherhood and family love.

[10] Frank Guan of Vulture commented "The sunnier side of Soldier of Love is on glorious display here, as Sade describes to a child how its parents first met.

"[11] The music video, which featured people wearing bright-coloured outfits, is directed by Sophie Muller, who also photographed and designed the single's cover art.

It premiered on 4 May 2010 and featured frontwoman Adu as a home-maker who is doing daily chores from cooking to washing dishes and laundry.