Empowering the Next Generation
As someone who has built a strong platform and community online, what does empowering the next generation mean to you?
It feels like the greatest honour! If it means the next generation is going to be confident and love their bodies, that is a huge win. I feel really lucky to have such a strong platform online with young girls. I always wished I could've had someone to watch online who made this type of content while I was in high school, so I became that someone.
Young people today are navigating constant pressure both online and offline. What do you think are some of the biggest challenges youth are facing when it comes to confidence, identity and self-worth?
Comparison is at an all-time high. It's never been easier to compare your life and your looks to someone else's than it is now. For example, you used to have to
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actually visit somebody's house and see it in real life to know what it looked like.
Now you can see their house on TikTok every single day and compare it to what yours looks like.
The same thing goes for people's bodies. Plus, it has never been easier to edit your photos (Facetune, filters, and Photoshop). It's so easy to compare yourself to the girl you see on your For You page. However, you don't even know if that girl looks like that in real life.
As more young people think about their future careers and goals, what advice would you give to someone feeling pressure to "have everything figured out"?
I distinctly remember being 17 years old, bawling my eyes out to my dad, saying, "I have no idea what I want to do with my life, and I'm so lost."
posting on TikTok. I had zero intention of this becoming my job. However, I got really fortunate and had something blow up, and since then I've turned it into a full career. I have now been doing this as my full-time job for six years.
Will I be doing this job when I'm 55?
I have no idea. But for now, I'm really happy with what I'm doing, and I feel so honoured to get to do it every day.
What advice can you share with others struggling with body image or low self-esteem?
Be kind to yourself. It’s okay to have days where you’re not obsessed with yourself but it’s not okay to be your biggest bully.
I was right around that age where I had to apply to university (if I wanted to attend) and make these huge life decisions. My dad said, "I'm 50 years old, and I don't even know what I want to do with my life."
To be completely honest, I think we're all a little bit lost. How are you supposed to know what you want to do with the rest of your life when you're so young?
A few weeks after having that crashout over being so lost in life, I started
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Be kind to yourself. It's okay to have days where you're not obsessed with yourself, but it's not okay to be your biggest bully. You don't have to love every single thing about yourself, but you're not allowed to say bad things about yourself.
If you're having a bad body image day, throw on an outfit that you feel comfortable in, even if that's a sweatshirt that's a little too big for you. Find what works for you. For example, if I'm having a low self-esteem day, I'm going to put on a cute outfit. I'm going to do my makeup, and I'm going to go on a walk and think about everything and anything but my body.
We put too much emphasis on what we look like. It's more important to be a good person than a good-looking person.
FROM FIRST STEPS TO POTTY TRAINING:
Navigating Baby’s Milestones
From curious crawlers to confident explorers, understanding toddlers’ changing needs can help parents navigate each new stage with greater ease.
In the blink of an eye, a baby’s fi rst smiles give way to first crawls, first steps, and the growing independence that follows. Early childhood moves quickly, with each new milestone bringing joy, pride, and often a fresh set of questions for parents around the best ways to support their baby.
As children become more mobile and eager to explore, the routines and products that worked during infancy may need to evolve alongside them. Understanding those evolving needs can help parents navigate transitions with greater assurance, from newborn days to potty training, helping them feel prepared for what’s ahead while staying present for the little moments and growth happening today.
Understanding changing needs
As children grow, so do the questions that accompany that growth. A diaper that worked well during the first months may not offer the same convenience once a baby starts crawling or taking their first steps. Later, as toddlers show interest in greater independence, parents may wonder how to recognize signs of readiness for potty training and whether it’s time to introduce training pants. Pampers offers products designed to support families through each major developmental stage: newborn, on-the-go, and potty-training.
Each step forward often comes with a new decision: When is the right time to transition from taped diapers to diaper pants? How do diaper pants differ from training pants? And how can parents encourage their child’s growing independence without placing pressure on reaching developmental milestones by a certain age?
The reality is that there’s no universal timeline. Every child develops at their own pace, and periods of growth can look different in one family to the next. Rather than focusing on what comes next, parents can look for cues that reflect changing needs and choose routines that support making the most of every stage.
Products designed for growing families
For many families, having products designed for specific phases can help make those transitions feel more manageable. Pampers is the #1 pediatrician-recommended brand* and has developed products designed to meet babies and toddlers where they are in their journey.
The reality is that there’s no universal timeline. Every child develops at their own pace, and periods of growth can look di erent in one family to the next.
For newborns and young babies, Pampers Swaddlers come with an absorbent KeepDry Liner that seals wetness and mess away to maintain the health of delicate skin. They’re dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic, free of elemental chlorine, parabens, and latex,**and free of fragrance, helping provide gentle care for baby’s earliest days.
Diaper needs change as wiggles turn to crawls and walks. Pampers Cruisers 360 pull-on diapers feature a 360° stretchy waistband that adapts comfortably to each movement while making diaper changes easier — no tapes required. Ultrasoft absorbent layers and Dual Leak-Guard Barriers help protect areas likely to leak, providing up to 100 per cent skin protection as little ones become increasingly active while exploring their world.
When toddlers begin showing signs of potty-training readiness, such as expressing interest in the bathroom routine or wanting to do things themselves, training pants can help ease that important transition. Pampers Easy Ups feature favourite characters like Bluey and Peppa Pig, and are designed to fit like real cotton underwear. Their stretchy waistband makes it easier for toddlers to pull them up and down independently, while easy-tear sides make changes easy for on-the-go parents. Dual Leak-Guard Barriers and Extra Absorbent Channels provide leak protection from day to night.
Empowerment in every stage
Baby’s early years are one big moment after another, from first smiles to first successful potty trip, and every milestone comes with its own celebrations. Choosing products designed to support a child’s changing needs helps make everyday routines feel a little easier, allowing families to focus more on the joy of watching little ones grow.
*Based on a 2025 survey of U.S. and Canadian pediatricians
**No natural rubber
Written by Emily Hellam
NEWBORN STAGE: Pampers Swaddlers
Designed with a KeepDry Liner that locks wetness and mess away to help maintain dry, healthy skin, Swaddlers are dermatologist-tested and hypoallergenic to protect delicate newborn skin.
ON-THE-GO STAGE: Pampers Cruisers 360, Pampers Swaddlers 360
A 360° stretchy waistband adapts to every wiggle, crawl, and first step, helping make diaper changes easier, while Dual Leak-Guard Barriers help protect where leaks happen most.
POTTY TRAINING STAGE: Pampers Easy Ups
Designed to fit like real cotton underwear, Easy Ups help support growing independence with a pull-up design that toddlers can practise using on their own.
