junii journal
Welcome to the junii journal. Musings by us, Kate and Ash. Our always honest, maybe useful, definitely real take on parenting. From postpartum recovery to IVF journeys and everything in between, we cover it all! We’ll also share the best products, tips and tricks we’ve used along the way. We'd love to share your experiences, so if you'd like your story to be told, please send them to hello@heyjunii.ai
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Shopping & Reviews
Sep 09, 2026
The Feeding Edit: What Earns a Place in Your Kitchen
Breast, bottle, combi, pumping, whatever's getting milk into your baby. Here's the feeding kit we'd actually buy again... and the bits we wouldn't.
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Birth Stories
Aug 24, 2026
My First C-Section Damaged My Fertility. My Second Was a Choice.
For the first time ever, more babies in England are born by c-section than naturally. I'm part of that statistic twice over - and I've got thoughts.
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Shopping & Reviews
Jul 16, 2026
14 Baby Sleep Products, Tested and Ranked by Us (Real Parents)
We tried some of the most recommended. Here’s what worked, what didn’t and what’s massively overrated.
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Shopping & Reviews
Apr 06, 2026
Less Whining, More Wine: The 2026 Parent’s Guide to Travelling with Kids
From airport chaos to “who took my sunglasses?”, travelling with kids can feel like the wild west but with a few smart strategies, it doesn’t have to end in public meltdowns or you crying into your 9am airport wine (we’re not here to judge). Whether you’ve got a baby in tow or a 7-year-old asking existential questions in the car, here’s everything you need to make family travel easy.
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Trying to Conceive
Jul 06, 2025
IVF in the UK: What It Really Takes
IVF is a reality for more and more of us each year. It's a messy mix of science, waiting, heartbreak and hope - and in my experience, not nearly enough clarity or support along the way. So here's the story of our IVF journey: how long it took, how much it cost and what it really feels like to go through an IVF cycle in the UK today.
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