We're swapping cradles for the courtroom to share a special episode of our comedy podcast Cancelled.  Instead of celebrity crimes, we are cancelling the way in which most of us came to this earth... BIRTH. From the 'wet mess' to the smells and the pain we deep dive into all the reasons birth needs a logistical rethink. PSA: if you are about to give birth or are a bit squeamish might want to give this one a miss.  Follow Cancelled here CREDITS:Hosts: Clare and Jessie Stephens Executive...

Have you ever looked at a toddler and thought… why on Earth are you doing that?! Well, you’re not alone. From post-daycare meltdowns to parental preferences, toddlers have a unique way of expressing themselves that can sometimes be challenging to comprehend. Parenting expert Gen Muir is joined by Matty J and Fiona Falkiner to swap toddler terror stories and share some practical tips to help understand toddler behaviour and how to manage it. Follow How To Build A Human here THE END BITS ...

Ah the baby bubble. Full of sleepless nights, feeding struggles, meltdowns (yours, not the baby) nappy blowouts... and then they're one. In the final episode of season 2, beloved weatherman, media personality and author Sam Mac joins us to reminisce on the first year of his daughter's life.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Baby Bubble here For your chance to win a $50 gift card, complete our survey here  If you’re looking for something else to listen to...

There comes a time in most parents lives where they ask the question... should we have another kid? If the answer is yes, you can't always guarantee you know, or get, what you've signed up for. That's exactly what happened when ABC Journalist and Podcast Host Matt Bevan and his wife Rachel looked to expand their family... they got a lot more than they bargained for.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Baby Bubble here For your chance to win a $50 gift card,...

Okay, so international travel is stressful at the best of times. Got your passport? packed all your medication? do you have enough underware?  Now image throwing a tiny human into the mix...  From strategic seat selection, to the realisation of just how inaccessible some major tourist city's are, Sami Shah has been there and done that.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Baby Bubble here For your chance to win a $50 gift card, complete our survey here  If...

Can you imagine if men had to give birth? There would be a national day of rest. rioting in the streets. maybe even a senate inquiry... Podcaster, author & father of two Ash Wicks joins us in the baby bubble for a painful conversation. Yep, this doting dad walks us through the time he got a vasectomy, and other fatherhood-related stories.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Baby Bubble here For your chance to win a $50 gift card, complete our survey...

If you hadn't heard, babies generate a lot of waste. Like, more waste than we care to admit. So naturally swinging from one extreme (environmental disaster) to another (zero waste) should be a seamless, obvious choice, right? WRONG. This week Veronica Milsom reminds us about the time she tried to raise her second baby... waste free. Warning: this episode contains something called elimination communication (look, idk...)  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The...

Last season Clare regaled us with a story about her husband's standing ovation at a cafe for... *checks notes* being a dad? (you can hear that here) And we fear today, Jordan Watson is about to do something similar. Known for his highly entertaining instructional videos on how to dad Jordan wants to tell us about the times he's "solo dadded". We looked it up, not a real verb.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out Jordan Watson's Youtube series here and his podcast, The Parenting...

Asking for a friend... when did children's books go so, rouge?  Our mate Jess Harris agrees there's something fishy happening between the pages of your kids fave reads. From existential crises to social anxiety, are these characters ok?? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Baby Bubble here For your chance to win a $50 gift card, complete our survey here  If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our award winning parenting...

It's no surprise how unpredictable a baby's sleep schedule may be.  What never ceases to amaze us though, is just how someone else's sleep cycle can totally throw off another persons brain function. Like, forget what day of the week it is, or drive off with your phone on top of the car because you're so tired kind of brain function.  Just ask today's special guest Claire Hooper; she's thrown a sleep deprivation tantrum or two in her time.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to...

We're back baby! After putting ourselves down for a much needed nap, we're ready to jump back into The Baby Bubble for another season. This time though, we're bringing a bunch of comedians along for the ride to swap stories about the funniest thing they've ever done... parenting.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Baby Bubble here CREDITS Hosts: Clare Stephens & Jessie StephensProducer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Tegan Sadler  Mamamia acknowledges...

Hey mama's, long time no unhelpful advice. Before season two of The Baby Bubble kicks off we must address an urgent listener dilemma regarding a subject that we feel quite qualified to speak on at the moment... travel! From an onboard crèche to unwilling travel companions we've got covered... mama! THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Baby Bubble here CREDITS Hosts: Clare Stephens & Jessie StephensProducer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Tegan Sadler  ...

It’s time for the six month check up, which is apparently a thing we weren’t aware of. So, how are we fairing in the baby bubble thus far? Well, we’re still being kept awake at night by the concerning shape of our babies heads, but at least we’re raising tiny geniuses.  But maybe that’s just our parenting toxic traits coming out to play…  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Baby Bubble here To go in the running to win a $50 gift voucher complete the survey...

Leaving the house pre-baby: get ready, grab phone and keys, leave. Now: it's been four hours and two changes later, we're all crying and I've forgotten a spare onsie. From forgetting what to pack, a negativity toward umbrellas and a magic bag these are all the ways we've survived, not thrived, leaving the house. (If only for a walk around the block which is a huge accomplishment TBH).  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Baby Bubble here To go in the running...

He doesn't feel any guilt about outsourcing. I feel guilt about everything. We thought we had a pretty good grasp on who we were entering parenthood with... that was, until they had to execute the parenting part.And look, bless their cotton socks for trying, but we have some notes… THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Baby Bubble here To go in the running to win a $50 gift voucher complete the survey here CREDITS Hosts: Clare Stephens & Jessie...

There are two questions every new parent dreads... Are you in a routine yet? How’s the baby sleeping?Bedtimes, routines and the idea of sleeping through the night all feel like wild west concepts while you’re in the baby bubble. And we might just have to holster our weapons for this unwinnable battle. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Baby Bubble here To go in the running to win a $50 gift voucher complete the survey here CREDITS Hosts: Clare Stephens...

The village is there for the vibes. Nothing says “here if you need” like rocking up unannounced, disrupting the routine, dirtying some dishes and then ducking out when the baby starts crying.' They say it takes a village… but what they forget to tell you is that the village can kind of be annoying. Look, we’re not being ungrateful. Mostly, we’re just really bored & tired. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Baby Bubble here To go in the running to win a...

Feeding is weirdly high stakes… Whether you’re breastfeeding, formula feeding or dare we say it bottle feeding, everyone’s got an opinion on how to do it better. The fun thing about giving your baby nutrients is that it’s uniquely cooked for every individual. And don’t even get us started on breast pumps. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Baby Bubble here To go in the running to win a $50 gift voucher complete the survey here CREDITS Hosts: Clare...

Just because you had a baby, doesn’t mean Barbie didn’t just come out. You know what’s a totally fun and not at all terrifying experience? Taking your first dump after giving birth. It can basically only be topped by your first post-birth shower, which looks more like a crime scene than a shampoo commercial. Today we’re debriefing on the many firsts that come after birthing your bub, including Jessie’s pilgrimage to the Barbie movie. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more...

I don't mean to be rude, but who tf are you?Let's be honest, giving birth is like the most intense first date ever.You show up at the designated place nervously excited to meet your date, only for them to show up late and basically whinge the whole time.And then you're obligated to be with them. For the next 18 years.So what were our first reactions to our new babies? And maybe more importantly... what were their first impressions of us? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more...

The Baby Bubble is a brand new parenting podcast with a twist. Hosted by twins (and new mums) Jessie and Clare Stephens, this show dives into the absurdity and hilarity of the first few months of newborn life. Can we offer helpful advice? No. Are we trying to? Absolutely not. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the final episode of season one of The Baby Bubble and Zoe is sick.  So the fabulous Holly Wainwright is stepping in to join Sean and share her parenting wisdom. Mess is a huge part of having kids but wouldn’t it be great if you could leave a room with your children without it looking like a bomb has gone off?  Sean has managed to train his babies to clean up after themselves and it didn’t involve nagging or bribery. Get the pen and paper ready! Plus, with everyone talking about the...

After Sean’s left alone with the twins for a month he gets a taste of what single parenting is like and it gives him a newfound appreciation for people doing it solo.   Plus, have you ever asked yourself if there is a perfect time to have a child? Most parents say “you’re never going to be ready” so Zoe and Sean share when they realised it was time. And have you ever heard of gender disappointment?  A friend of Sean’s shared her story of being disappointed by the gender of her baby and the...

After giving Fox a little extra screen-time,  Zoe is dealing with some serious parent guilt, but Sean reassures her that a little extra Elmo doesn’t make you a bad parent! If you’ve ever experienced parent guilt or burn out, we’d love to hear from you.  Call us on 02 8999 9386 or email us [email protected] Plus, after listening to a recent No Filter episode on how emotional labour makes women feel exhausted, Zoe and Sean discuss how parenting responsibilities play out in their...