Baby Shoes
Baby Shoes
Alex Lee and Humyara Mahbub
Alex and Hum are two accomplished, funny, beautiful, and humble professional women, who now spend too much time trapped under babies, scrolling on their phones.What horrors and delights has the algorithm served them while their children sleep? Whose influence are they under this week and what products are they shilling? And what has the internet done to their gorgeous, gorgeous brains?Join these tired (but hot) mums as they dissect the insane products that have popped up on their feeds that week, and dive into this strange online world where tech, branding, psychology and motherhood collide.
A Ring Made Of Your Baby’s Teeth
How much would you need to be paid to cheat on your partner? It's a question Hum and Alex spend an inordinate amount of time discussing this episode, and come up with wildly different answers. Plus, we discuss the trend of getting your kid's baby teeth turned into jewellery, and get mad over a parenting influencer stealing her's kid's fun. This episode of Baby Shoes is made in partnership with New Beginnings, head to newbeginnings.com.au and use code BABYSHOES25 for 25% off their range of innovative, effective, and affordable essentials made for the modern mum. Code cannot be used in conjunction with other offers, except for free shipping.  Follow Baby Shoes on Instagram where we post pictures of everything we talk about in this episode! Follow Alex and Hum on Instagram. Theme song by Tom Cardy Partnership Enquiries: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 8, 2025
33 min
Where Is Your Umbilical Cord Stump? with Bec Melrose
Today on Baby Shoes we're joined by comedian, writer and pillow enthusiast/hater, Bec Melrose! She shares with us her birth story (there's a twist), why she bought one of the products we have literally made fun of, and whether she kept the umbilical cord. This episode of Baby Shoes is made in partnership with New Beginnings, head to newbeginnings.com.au and use code BABYSHOES25 for 25% off their range of innovative, effective, and affordable essentials made for the modern mum. Code cannot be used in conjunction with other offers, except for free shipping.  Follow Baby Shoes on Instagram where we post pictures of everything we talk about in this episode! Follow Alex and Hum on Instagram. Theme song by Tom Cardy Partnership Enquiries: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 1, 2025
34 min
The Mechanical Monster That Pats Your Baby with Becky Lucas
This week on Baby Shoes, Alex and Hum joined by the hilarious Becky Lucas! She joins us to chat about worms, going insane after having a kid, and how being a mum is the best thing in the world. Plus, we decide whether we need a mechanical arm that pats your baby to sleep, and get very mad at an influencer telling us we need to be more hot. This episode of Baby Shoes is made in partnership with New Beginnings, head to newbeginnings.com.au and use code BABYSHOES25 for 25% off their range of innovative, effective, and affordable essentials made for the modern mum. Code cannot be used in conjunction with other offers, except for free shipping.  Follow Baby Shoes on Instagram where we post pictures of everything we talk about in this episode! Follow Alex and Hum on Instagram. Theme song by Tom Cardy Partnership Enquiries: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 24, 2025
38 min
Tactical Dad Gear with James Colley
This week on Baby Shoes, we are thrilled to be joined by our first ever guest, writer and comedian James Colley!  James joins us to share his hatred of performative dads, why anyone would possibly need 'tactical baby gear' and we go deep on the Snoo. Snoo Lady, this one's for you. This episode of Baby Shoes is made in partnership with New Beginnings, head to newbeginnings.com.au and use code BABYSHOES25 for 25% off their range of innovative, effective, and affordable essentials made for the modern mum. Code cannot be used in conjunction with other offers, except for free shipping.  Follow Baby Shoes on Instagram where we post pictures of everything we talk about in this episode! Follow Alex and Hum on Instagram. Theme song by Tom Cardy Partnership Enquiries: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 18, 2025
41 min
We Can Tell If You Didn't Get Enough Tummy Time
This week on Baby Shoes, Alex and Hum discuss a Shark Tank invention that actually looks genius? Plus a toy that seriously gives Hum the creeps. And, we're mad at a man for giving us an infuriating suggestion on how to manage our busy lives. This episode of Baby Shoes is made in partnership with New Beginnings, head to newbeginnings.com.au and use code BABYSHOES25 for 25% off their range of innovative, effective, and affordable essentials made for the modern mum. Code cannot be used in conjunction with other offers, except for free shipping.  Follow Baby Shoes on Instagram where we post pictures of everything we talk about in this episode! Follow Alex and Hum on Instagram. Theme song by Tom Cardy Partnership Enquiries: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 10, 2025
29 min
"Those Are Mother's Crocs"
Baby Shoes is back for season 2! This week, Alex and Hum discuss the latest innovations in baby shoes, and how babies can be such a pain when it comes to wanting mummy's toys. They also get mad about breast milk ice cream which is, confusingly, not what you might think it is. This episode of Baby Shoes is made in partnership with New Beginnings, head to newbeginnings.com.au and use code BABYSHOES25 for 25% off their range of innovative, effective, and affordable essentials made for the modern mum. Code cannot be used in conjunction with other offers, except for free shipping.  Follow Baby Shoes on Instagram where we post pictures of everything we talk about in this episode! Follow Alex and Hum on Instagram. Theme song by Tom Cardy Partnership Enquiries: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 3, 2025
27 min
Baby Shoes Is Back...Tomorrow!
The (slightly longer than intended) wait is over...Baby Shoes season 2 is back tomorrow! Back sure you're following us to get new episodes as soon as they drop. Follow Baby Shoes on Instagram where we post pictures of everything we talk about in this episode! Follow Alex and Hum on Instagram. Theme song by Tom Cardy Partnership Enquiries: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 3, 2025
43 sec
Big Kiwi Is Buying Our Listeners
It's the season finale of Baby Shoes! And this week, we are handing it over to you, the listeners, and breaking down all the insane products you've sent us. From a sh*tting turtle to more corn play, you have delivered the goods. And don't worry, we'll be back with season 2 in a few weeks! Follow Baby Shoes on Instagram where we post pictures of everything we talk about in this episode! Follow Alex and Hum on Instagram. Theme song by Tom Cardy Partnership Enquiries: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 4, 2025
37 min
The Toilet That Fits In Your Bag
This week on Baby Shoes, Hum and Alex discuss a portable potty that means your child can poop anywhere, and all you have to do is literally haul around a toilet everywhere you go. Plus, we are mad at a baby spa...or are we? Follow Baby Shoes on Instagram where we post pictures of everything we talk about in this episode! Follow Alex and Hum on Instagram. Theme song by Tom Cardy Partnership Enquiries: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 21, 2025
25 min
The Back To Work Episode
This week on Baby Shoes, Hum and Alex have a frank conversation about the highs and lows of returning to work, from breastfeeding in the office to solo wee's. Plus, we are mad at an influencer who is trying to tell us that bad thoughts might be making our kids sick. Follow Baby Shoes on Instagram where we post pictures of everything we talk about in this episode! Follow Alex and Hum on Instagram. Theme song by Tom Cardy Partnership Enquiries: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 14, 2025
23 min
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