Growing

Our Baby Must-Haves
This week the girls get granular — sharing their favourite products from their previous newborn experiences. It’s practical, specific, and very much a “this worked for us” chat.
As always, every baby (and parent) is different, but these are our MVPs — the items we reached for again and again.
Our biggest tip? Marketplace and second-hand can be your best friend.
So many baby items are only used for a short window — borrow from a friend, pass things on, and share the love where you can.
🍼 Our Must-Haves
Bassinets
Bednest Bassinet — Lil’s pick
Il Tutto CoZee Co-Sleeper — Beth’s pick
Prams
Lil started with the Nuna Next + Capsule, but found her Milly + Coup Travel Pram more useful long-term. This time she’s gone second-hand with the Bugaboo Donkey for its single-to-double flexibility.
Beth loved her Redsbaby Pram for her first two, and now has the Babybee Luna Double.
For travel, she swears by the Babyzen YOYO.
Carriers
Portier Carrier — the ultimate workhorse
Chekoh Wrap Carrier — perfect for those early newborn days
Swaddles
Swaddle Up / Swaddle King style — great in the early days (Lil loved jersey material)
ergoPouch — both girls love once baby is rolling
Halcyon Nights Swaddles — Beth’s favourite
Play Mats
Munchkin & Bear Playmat — wipeable and practical (Beth)
Muse Edition Playmat — aesthetic and functional (Lil)
Bottles
Pigeon Bottles
Bouncer
BabyBjörn Bouncer — loved by both (Lil bought second-hand this time)
Onesies
Bonds — especially press-stud zippys and snap singlets
Seed Heritage
Cotton On Kids
Target Organic Cotton — great affordable staples
Feeding Lights
Amazon Night Light — soft, practical glow
Krystle Knight Selenite Lamp — a more luxe, calming option
Nappy Caddies
Kiin Baby Caddy — Lil’s pick
Bunnie Nappy Caddy  — Beth’s pick
Breast Pumps
MomCozy Portable Pump — convenient for on-the-go (Lil)
Spectra Pump — hospital-grade, absolute workhorse (Beth)
Feeding Chair
Il Tutto Nursing Chair — worth the investment (both agree)
 Lil didn’t have one first time round and plans to live in it this time 🤍
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Welcome back to Growing!
This week Lil and Beth share life updates as they play the baby waiting game in the later stages of their pregnancies:
✨ Lil is officially in her 'due window' and is enjoying the last snippets of time as a family of three.
✨ Beth is grappling with whether to re locate closer to Sydney given the likelihood of pre term labour - but is wondering what's best for the whole family unit.
In amongst it the girls share their usual Growing Glimmers and Pains covering everything from toilet training, birth plans and the frustration of nesting with toddlers in tow.
As always, if you love this conversation - share it with your friends! We are so appreciative of your support in helping the show to thrive and grow.
Thanks for listening and we'll be back in your ears next Wednesday.
Hosted by midwives and mothers:
🎙 Lilly Claxton - IG @lillian.beth
🎙 Beth Ryan - IG @birthwithbeth_

This week we’re diving into the ins and outs of how Beth has thoughtfully mapped out her plans and intentions to take maternity leave from her business, PowerBirth.
It’s a conversation that explores the many variations of how women are navigating work - building businesses, fuelling passion projects, contributing financially - while also surrendering deeply into the beauty, slowness, and intensity of early motherhood.
We speak honestly about the pinch point so many women feel: the tension between professional identity and maternal identity. The desire for spaciousness, presence, and softness… alongside the very real financial and practical considerations that don’t disappear just because a baby (or two!!) arrives.
Beth shares what intentional planning has looked like for her - what she’s putting in place, what she’s letting go of, and how she’s preparing both logistically and emotionally for this next season.
If you’re navigating maternity leave, returning to work, running a business, or simply sitting in the in-between, we hope this episode makes you feel seen.
If this conversation resonated, please share it with a Mum friend who’s also wading her way through the juggle. And if you haven’t already, we’d be so grateful for a rating or review — it helps more women find our little corner of the internet.
We know we’re bias but if you’ve listened and you’re looking for your own birth education now is the perfect opportunity to book with PowerBirth ✨ 
Find us over on Instagram @growingthepodcast @birthwithbeth and @lillian.beth

This week Beth and Lil dip their toes into the planning of their postpartum era keeping our Glimmer Girls front of mind — it’s postpartum princess priorities in the best way. 
We talk about creating a gentle landing after birth: wrapping yourself in small comforts, little luxuries, and practical anchors that help you feel human again in the haze of newborn life. Fresh jammies, soft fabrics, and a beautiful body wash can go a surprisingly long way.
Think less “bounce back,” more cocoon, nourish, and be held.
✨ Postpartum Princess Priorities  
Pajamas
Papinelle — luxe softness with timeless styles

Piyama — made for pregnancy and postpartum

Kmart — affordable and surprisingly comfy staples

Target — great everyday options

Bonds — iconic Aussie comfort wear

Lounge Sets
Kmart

Target

Nude Lucy — elevated basics you’ll live in 

H&M — soft, relaxed fits at a good price point

Undies & Bras
Hotmilk Lingerie — supportive and actually pretty

Milk the Label — minimalist maternity essentials

Bare Mum Compression Undies — gentle support for recovery

Skin Care & Freshness
Prep Step — Go-To Skincare — a gentle exfoliating swipe that makes you feel instantly refreshed

No Pong Natural Deodorant — effective and gentle

Aēsop Travel Kit — small luxuries that make you feel like yourself again

Midnight feeds  
Soft lighting - a necessity 

Krumble Hot Chocolate — a cozy, indulgent cup that feels like a hug in mug form

Kindle or a good comfort watch 

Full water bottle (!!!)

Spare sets of sheets 

If you’re in the newborn trenches (or preparing to be), we hope this episode feels like a warm hug and a reminder that caring for yourself isn’t selfish — it’s essential.

This week the girls are deep in the nesting and fluffing era - preparing their homes (and hearts) for the big and little changes ahead as their families grow. 
Both are feeling equal parts proud, clucky, and slightly overwhelmed… although Lil’s two-year-old has developed the potty mouth of a small pirate, she admits as a salty swearing sailor herself they’ve probably only got themselves to blame.
It’s a cosy catch-up filled with the realities of parenting transitions, practical home tweaks, comfort recipes, and the little things making life feel easier (or at least more manageable).
R&R - Recipes & Recommendations
Beth's Picks
Recommendation: For bedding that hits the sweet spot between quality and price, Beth is loving Sheet Society.
She’s also using a ‘baby cage’ — to keep her toddler safely snug at night: Baby Smart Bed Rail
Recipe: A hearty, freezer-friendly slow cooker bolognese — perfect for batch cooking before baby arrives. Add beef chuck and pork mince if you’re feeling fancy. Slow Cooker Spaghetti Bolognese
Lil’s Picks
Lil is loving this confident queen on TikTok — a dose of energy and self-belief when you need it most: @_biarnca
Recipe: A delicious (and semi-nutritious 👀) caramel slice that hits the sweet craving perfectly: Caramel Slice Recipe
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