Most baby journals expect consistency. Makia does not.
Pregnancy and first year baby journals

The baby journal you'll actually finish.

A phone-first journal for pregnancy and your baby's first year. Add photos and short entries in minutes, keep going even if you miss days, and turn it into a beautiful printed keepsake when you are ready.

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Made for parents who want to remember it without another thing to keep up with.

14-day free trial, no card needed
Start anytime. Skip days. Keep going.
Printed keepsake when you are ready
Real feedback from early Makia families

Simple enough to use in the blur.
Beautiful enough to keep.

Lauren on capturing memories without falling behind.
Emmanuelle on what it feels like to look back on a finished Makia journal.
Juliana on making journalling fit into real life.
★★★★★

"The prompts are so good and the app is so easy to use. I absolutely love it."

Sammie
Sammie
Mum of 2
★★★★★

"Recording the moments is so simple, but the final result is a beautiful keepsake."

Jenn
Jenn
Mum of 1
★★★★★

"I love Makia because it takes away all of the hassle and asks me questions I would not normally think to write down."

Sarah
Sarah
Mum of 2
Why most baby books get abandoned

It is not that you do not care.
It is that real life gets in the way.

The early weeks are a blur.

You do not always know what you will wish you had written down.

Once you fall behind, a baby book starts to feel like homework.

Makia lets you start where you are, save the memory quickly, and keep going without guilt.

See how it works
Built around the real reasons parents stop

Designed for busy parents,
not perfect routines.

Capture in minutes from your phone
Add a photo and a short memory without needing a long journaling session.
Prompts when your mind is blank
Gentle prompts help you know what to write without feeling boxed in.
No all-or-nothing pressure
Miss days or weeks and keep going. You can add earlier memories later if you want.
Photos become pages
No printing, trimming, sticking, or fiddly layout work just to make progress.
Focused journals for each stage
Pregnancy and the first year are separate so each journal feels manageable and finishable.
Partner contributions included
Share the journal so your partner can add their own photos, memories, and perspective.
Printed keepsake when you are ready
Capture digitally as you go, then order a linen hardcover when you want the finished version.
Choose the stage you are in

Start with pregnancy or start with the first year.

You do not need to start on day one. Start with the stage you are in now and build from there.

Step 01
Makia Pregnancy Journal app home screen Makia Pregnancy Journal pregnancy screen
Printed keepsake from The Pregnancy Journal

The Pregnancy Journal

Capture the thoughts, milestones, and little details that are hardest to remember later, without long writing sessions or awkward prompts.

  • Start anytime during pregnancy
  • Short guided entries from your phone
  • Partner contributions included
  • Printed keepsake available when you are ready
Digital $60 AUD
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Digital + Print $153 AUD
Start pregnancy journal

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Step 02
Makia First Year Journal app home screen Makia First Year Journal first day screen
Printed First Year Journal open to a photo and story spread

The First Year Journal

A first year journal designed for the blur of newborn life. Save milestones, photos, and everyday moments in a way you can actually keep up with.

  • Start anytime in the first year
  • Add photos and short entries in minutes
  • Keep going even if you miss days
  • Partner contributions included
Digital $100 AUD
/
Digital + Print $203 AUD
Start first year journal

14-day free trial · No card needed

How it works

Three small steps.
One keepsake you will actually want to keep.

Makia is designed to help you capture the moment first and polish later.

Step 01

Save the moment

Add a photo, answer a prompt, or write a quick note from your phone. No long sessions, no catching up, just capture and move on.

Step 02

Keep going without pressure

Skip the days you miss, come back when you can, and keep moving forward. Add earlier memories later whenever you want. Nothing is locked.

Step 03

Print when you are ready

Your memories build into a journal you can keep digitally or order as a linen hardcover. No deadlines, no pressure, when the time feels right.

What you end up with

A baby journal that feels finished, not half-done.

Printed Makia journal open on a table
Printed Makia journal sample spread
First Year Journal preview page

Not loose notes, screenshots, or a half-filled book in a drawer. A keepsake of pregnancy or the first year, organised beautifully and ready to revisit.

Why parents keep up with Makia

A baby book that fits your life,
not the other way around.

It is easy to use when you are tired

The prompts help when you do not know what to write

The finished journal feels worth keeping

Frequently asked

Everything before you begin.

Whenever feels right. Most parents start during pregnancy or in the first few weeks, but you can also start later and add earlier memories when you want to.
That is okay. Start where you are, keep going, and add earlier moments later if you want. You have not missed your chance to make this meaningful.
Both. You capture everything in the app, and when you are ready you can order a printed linen hardcover from your account. You also keep your digital copy.
If you are pregnant, start with The Pregnancy Journal. If your baby is already here, start with The First Year Journal. You do not need to buy both at once.
That is exactly who Makia is for. Entries can be as short as a sentence or two, and prompts help you know what to write when your mind is blank.
Yes. You can invite your partner to add their own photos, memories, and perspective too.
Yes. Printed journals ship internationally. If you need shipping details, timing, or help before ordering, our FAQ and support team can help.
Ready to start?

Start where you are and keep the moments that matter.

Make progress from your phone, at your own pace, and end up with something you will actually want to keep.

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