Hi I'm Emily, and I founded Konker on my maternity leave to solve a problem I had.

When I emerged from the haze of the newborn phase, I realised just how different it is exploring the city as a parent.

In the early days, I stuck close to home, worried about not knowing where to change or feed my baby. But as she grew older, I wanted to make the most of our time together in this amazing city, with baby-friendly experiences for both her and me. From classic activities like soft play and baby swimming, to things like immersive exhibitions, baby-friendly gym classes, cinema screenings and even beauty treatments (to help disguise the long nights!).

The challenge? Finding what to do without spending hours I didn’t have researching, or keeping up with what’s new.

You know that saying, “The days are long, but the years are short”? It had never felt more true.

Various parent WhatsApp groups were a lifesaver once I found them—but scrolling endlessly to find that one recommendation was exhausting. That’s when it hit me: What if all this shared wisdom could live in one simple, easy-to-navigate place?

The idea for Konker was born.