The Baby Bag Diary of Kellie Labrooy

Welcome to the Baby Bag Diaries. A series where we share real stories from real mums exploring the transformational journey into motherhood, shining a spotlight on their favourite products and the pieces of advice they wish they had before having a baby. 

Ben & Ellie Baby customer and mother of three boys Kellie, shares her tips on juggling motherhood, work and travel. How to not sweat the small things and reminds us all to savour the early, sleepless days because they really do go so fast.

April 19, 2023 — Julie Rout

The Baby Bag Diary of Kimmy Milich

Welcome to the Baby Bag Diaries. A series where we share real stories from real mums exploring the transformational journey into motherhood, shining a spotlight on their favourite products and the pieces of advice they wish they had before having a baby. 

Self proclaimed gym junkie and new mum Kimmy shares how exercise helped her mentally during pregnancy and postpartum. She shares her advice on how to not over-shop, the importance in trusting your body and not being afraid to ask for help.

April 12, 2023 — Julie Rout

The Baby Bag Diary of Meena Tiwana

Welcome to the Baby Bag Diaries. A series where we share real stories from real mums exploring the transformational journey into motherhood, shining a spotlight on their favourite products and the pieces of advice they wish they had before having a baby. 

Pharmacist, businesswoman and mother of two, Meena shares her experience of balancing motherhood and running a family business. She describes how she learnt to listen to her instincts and encourages every woman to set their own rules when it comes to raising their babies. 

April 05, 2023 — Julie Rout

The Baby Bag Diary of Shari Lovretta

Welcome to the Baby Bag Diaries. A series where we share real stories from real mums exploring the transformational journey into motherhood, shining a spotlight on their favourite products and the pieces of advice they wish they had before having a baby. 

Mother, B&E customer and founder of Furbaby, Shari Lovreta is one of those women who is a force to be reckoned with. In this humour filled interview, she talks to us about how she balances it all, how Covid forced her to slow down and how her son’s smile can fix anything. She also spills on her must-have baby products that have made her life easier. 

March 29, 2023 — Julie Rout

The Baby Bag Diary of Haeyoung Jung

Welcome to the Baby Bag Diaries. A series where we share real stories from real mums exploring the transformational journey into motherhood, shining a spotlight on their favourite products and the pieces of advice they wish they had before having a baby. 

Gamer turned mum, Haeyoung chats to us about having her little one. She shares the importance of looking after yourself in this transition and reminds us to be kinder to ourselves. She also lets us know all the must have items she uses and why she’s a Ben & Ellie Baby customer.

March 22, 2023 — Julie Rout
The Baby Bag Diary of Sarah Nolen

The Baby Bag Diary of Sarah Nolen

Welcome to the Baby Bag Diaries. A series where we share real stories from real mums exploring the transformational journey into motherhood. Raw and unfiltered. Join us as we shine the spotlight on the joys and challenges of early motherhood, discover their favourite products that make parenthood easier and the pieces of advice they wish they had before having a baby.

Sarah Nolen is an interior designer and business owner of Birdblack Design, B&E Customer and mother to a gorgeous 18 month old little girl. She sat down with us to talk about what it’s like being a working mum, how a baby fits into her world and why the fourth trimester is the most important.

March 15, 2023 — Lauren Priestley
The Baby Bag Diary of Vivian Pi

The Baby Bag Diary of Vivian Pi

Welcome to the Baby Bag Diaries. A series where we share real stories from real mums exploring the transformational journey into motherhood, shining a spotlight on their favourite products and the pieces of advice they wish they had before having a baby. 

Working mum and business owner of Little Love Bean, Vivian, opens up about how becoming a mum has changed her life. She talks about how you never stop learning as a parent and why patience is such an important practice. She also shares her must-have baby products and the one baby item she never leaves home without.

March 08, 2023 — Julie Rout
The Baby Bag Diary of Stephanie Martin

The Baby Bag Diary of Stephanie Martin

Welcome to the Baby Bag Diaries. A series where we share real stories from real mums exploring the transformational journey into motherhood, shining a spotlight on their favourite products and the pieces of advice they wish they had before having a baby. 


New mum, step mum and geologist, Stephanie, shares with us her unique motherhood journey. She opens up on what it was like getting an instant family with her stepson, adding another baby into the mix and how she’s adjusted to her new life. She also lets us know all her must-haves for new mums and her go-to baby shower gift (spoiler alert, it’s not what you think). Follow more of Stephanie’s journey at @stephjanemillar
March 01, 2023 — Julie Rout
The Baby Bag Diary of Blair Fiona Huynh

The Baby Bag Diary of Blair Fiona Huynh

Welcome to the Baby Bag Diaries. A series where we share real stories from real mums exploring the transformational journey into motherhood, shining a spotlight on their favourite products and the pieces of advice they wish they had before having a baby. 


Ben & Ellie customer and new mum, and with twins on the way, Blair is about to have 3 babies under 2 in her care. She shares her experience and what she’s learnt since becoming a mum, the importance of having her extended family around and how having a child has encouraged a deeper connection to her cultural heritage.

February 22, 2023 — Lauren Priestley
The Baby Bag Diary of Tracy Wong

The Baby Bag Diary of Tracy Wong

Welcome to the Baby Bag Diaries. A series where we share real stories from real mums exploring the transformational journey into motherhood, shining a spotlight on their favourite products and the pieces of advice they wish they had before having a baby. 

We chatted to new mum and veterinarian, Tracy, about her experience in becoming a mother. She opened up about her new priorities, learning to slow down and getting through the fourth trimester. She also reminds us that no-one knows your baby better than you and to trust your gut!

February 15, 2023 — Julie Rout
The Baby Bag Diary of Genevieve

The Baby Bag Diary of Genevieve

Welcome to the Baby Bag Diaries. A series where we share real stories from real mums exploring the transformational journey into motherhood, shining a spotlight on their favourite products and the pieces of advice they wish they had before having a baby. 

New mum Genevieve opens up about her challenging postpartum journey and how her life has changed since becoming a mother. She reminds us that there is no ‘perfect’ routine and shares all her favourite items that have made the transition into motherhood a little bit easier. 

February 08, 2023 — Julie Rout
The Baby Bag Diary of Kim Senogles

The Baby Bag Diary of Kim Senogles

Welcome to the Baby Bag Diaries. A series where we share real stories from real mums exploring the transformational journey into motherhood, shining a spotlight on their favourite products and the pieces of advice they wish they had before having a baby. 

Today we talk with South African born expat mum in Hong Kong, writer, actress, blogger Kim Senogles. Kim opens up to us about the reality of motherhood, talking candidly about her new identity as ‘someone’s mum’ and the importance of looking after yourself, so that you can look after your little ones.

February 02, 2023 — Julie Rout