Reality TV star, singer, and now a first-time mum – Megan McKenna’s life has been a whirlwind of spotlights and plot twists. But since welcoming baby Landon, the X Factor: Celebrity winner has traded tabloid headlines for bedtime stories. We sat down with Megan for a gloriously honest chat about mum-bods, forgotten nappies in handbags, and why life is sweeter (and messier) on this side of the spotlight.
Monica: Megan, congratulations! Let’s start with the real stuff. What’s the most gloriously chaotic moment you’ve had as a new mum that made you laugh, even while sleep-deprived?
Megan: Oh, it’s always the same! I’ll spend ages dressing, feeding and making Landon look so perfectly fresh. Then I’ll look in the mirror at myself while we’re out and think, ‘How am I in public like this? I look like I’ve rolled out of bed…. Did I even brush my hair!?’
Monica: We’ve all been there! If you could give your pre-baby self just one piece of brutally honest advice about motherhood (no sugar-coating), what would it be?
Megan: Watch every TV series and enjoy rotting on the sofa as much as you can before the baby comes, because you won’t get free time for a very long time! (haha)
Monica: Speaking of advice, people love comparing babies. What’s the most ridiculous or unexpected piece you’ve been offered so far?
Megan: Those ‘expected’ developmental milestones. Some mums love to shame others about how ahead or advanced their baby is. Every baby develops at their own pace and that is OK.
Monica: Now for the gold – any “secret parenting hacks” you’ve discovered that make life feel slightly less chaotic?
Megan: Clean the baby highchair straight away! It’s an easier job when the food is still soft and wet. Leaving it is a nightmare!
Monica: How do you carve out little moments for yourself amidst the whirlwind?
Megan: A bath every night once Landon is down. I relax by doom scrolling, edit my content and just enjoy a quiet moment to myself. I love Johnson’s Baby Bedtime bath – even for myself.
Monica: Your life has always been so public – has having a baby changed what you share online?
Megan: Not really. I still film in the same way. If the videos feel appropriate for sharing, I don’t think there’s harm in being real and posting our little life.
Monica: Has becoming a parent changed how you ‘do’ Christmas?
Megan: Completely. It’s all about Landon now and I wouldn’t have it any other way! Who wants a hangover on Christmas day anyway?!
Monica: Any quirky new family traditions you’re starting?
Megan: Not quirky… but go to bed earlier!
Monica: How do you survive the festive frenzy without turning into a Christmas Grinch?
Megan: Be appreciative of what you have around you. Then all the small things that go wrong won’t matter so much. You gotta let it go!
Monica: Does your experience of motherhood influence your music?
Megan: 100%. Writing sessions are in my diary to begin a really special project… so keep an eye out.
Monica: Would you ever consider writing a lullaby album?
Megan: Never say never. I sing to Landon all the time and it’s his way of shutting down at night-time listening to me sing.
Monica: How do you balance your career ambitions with family life?
Megan: Don’t over think it. Your baby life will naturally fall into your work life. I never wanted to stop working when I had Landon; he comes along with me, but I also take time off for full days with no filming. The best thing I’ve learnt is to not be too hard on yourself. They’re only a baby for a small time, so soak it all up.
Monica: If Landon could choose one of your songs as his personal anthem, which would it be?
Megan: Feels Like Hallelujah because I played it on repeat over Christmas and he always bobbed along to it.
Monica: What’s the most surprisingly ‘Megan McKenna’ moment you’ve had since becoming a mum?
Megan: My community of followers falling in love with Landon. It’s been so special.
Monica: Finally, please share one spectacular parenting fail that almost deserves a reality show cameo.
Megan: I walked around with a filled nappy bag in my baby bag all day and kept smelling something funny. When I got back I realised the dirty nappy was at the bottom of my bag the whole time!
Monica: Last year JOHNSON’S® Baby released a one-of-a-kind white noise album, ‘Soothing Sounds’ – how useful has this been in your first year of motherhood?
Megan: Very, I love a wind down playlist for our bath time routine and for when I’m getting Landon in his pjs before bed. Music is very important in our house.
Megan McKenna is London Mums’ cover star for our Spring edition 2026. Check it out here.
Photo credits © Ryan Saradjola
Monica Costa founded London Mums in September 2006 after her son Diego’s birth together with a group of mothers who felt the need of meeting up regularly to share the challenges and joys of motherhood in metropolitan and multicultural London. London Mums is the FREE and independent peer support group for mums and mumpreneurs based in London https://www.londonmumsmagazine.com and you can connect on Twitter @londonmums
