We sat down with Sophie Cachia and Sean Szeps to talk about all things sleep routines, parenting chaos, and the unforgettable moments that inspired this one-of-a-kind print! What began as a wild idea turned into a hilarious (and surprisingly heartfelt) celebration of real family life, mess and laughter. From bedtime rituals to poop stories you’ll never forget, this Q&A is as honest as parenting gets.
Q: What was your first reaction when you saw the final Poo PJ design?
Sophie:
Pardon the pun, but it was a real ‘holy sh*t’ moment. After 8 years of producing a wide variety of prints and styles, I was looking at the first poo Pjs print, something I’d never thought we’d have. But after working with Sean on his vision and already knowing his hilarious personality, it was the easiest yes I’ve ever said. He’s a genius and probably the only person I’d trust to make poo work haha!
Sean:
I gasped, covered my mouth and I’m pretty sure I shouted, ‘I can’t believe we actually put poop on pyjamas.’ The whole collaboration felt like a fever dream. What started as a bit of a joke became a reality almost overnight. I think I was in shock. But honestly? I was just so thrilled that something so silly could turn out so beautiful.
Q: What did your kids say when they saw them?
Sophie:
Bobby immediately cracked up and thought it was the greatest thing he’s ever seen, so much so that he thought it was a prank initially! Florence, the 8-going-on-16 year old smirked but masked it with a ‘mum that’s a little cringe, isn’t it?’ Followed quickly by the fact she can’t wait to wear them to her school's pj day. You can’t fool me Floss, you f*cking love them!!!
Sean:
My daughter burst out laughing and said, ‘Look! Our surname is on them!’ Meanwhile, my son launched into a never-ending stream of questions: ‘When do we get to wear them? Can I give some to my friends? Do I get a poop plushie? Can we wear them to bed right now?
Q: In one sentence, what message are these PJs sending to parents?
Sophie:
They say ‘lighten up, have a laugh, poo & farts are funny.’
Sean:
These PJs are a reminder to parents everywhere that laughter, chaos, and a little bit of poo are all part of the magic of raising tiny humans.
Q. Do your kids have any sleep quirks, rituals or bedtime demands that make you laugh (or cry)?
Sophie:
Well I’ve sung a made up song called ‘mummy loves you’ every night to my kids for over 10 years now.. and just as it was coming to an end.. I popped out another one so the tradition continues! Bobby being 11 now is pretty straight forward but Florence still gets me for a 30 min arm tickle as she nods off. My sleep quirk? I read the world news on Twitter (X). It’s my wind down, and although it’s usually done in the morning, I don’t have the time, so it’s my pre-bed routine.
Sean:
My son owns approximately 20,000 plushies and spends a solid 20 minutes every night tucking each one into its exact spot, like he's running a five-star hotel for stuffed animals. It's maddening. And also weirdly heart-melting.
Q. What’s your go-to move when your child refuses to go to bed?
Sophie:
No real secrets to share re Bobby, he loves his bed and now being older knows bed time is bed time. Floss likes to stretch it out a bit and though it’s not a miracle or a quick fix, I let her come in with me for a cuddle and she’s instantly out in 2 mins. The issue is now carrying her from my bed to hers… she’s certainly not my little girl anymore (cry).
Sean:
Don’t tell anyone, but my kids actually like to sleep now. I know, I’ve won the parenting lottery. But if things ever feel a bit... unstable (like after a birthday party where they've inhaled enough sugar to fuel a rocket launch), I pull out my secret weapon: Meditation Stories on Spotify. Boom. Out cold in minutes.
Q. What’s your most memorable poop-related parenting moment?
Sophie:
Florence has provided me with the greatest ever poo story. She would have been about 3 or 4 and she obviously went to the toilet on her own in our upstairs bathroom. Upon coming downstairs I smelt a smell us parents know all too well, and went over to help as I wasn’t sure she’d wiped properly. Baffled, I found stinky streaks all over her hands, where she then told me ‘there wasn’t any toilet paper so I just used my hands.’
When I took her upstairs to chuck her in the shower, my entire hallway had dragged hand prints as she’d decided to wipe her hands all along the hallway walls to clean them. Stunning.
Sean:
When my son was just a few weeks old, he got seriously constipated. His face was purple, I was on the phone panicking, and the doctor - cool as a cucumber - said, ‘Totally normal. Nothing to worry about.’ But we were first-time parents, so obviously, worrying was our full-time job. Then came the kicker: she suggested we cover a Q-tip in Vaseline and, well… insert it. We gave it a go. I kid you not, the resulting poo shot out like a confetti cannon, coating my husband and the wall behind him.
Q. If these PJs could talk, what do you think they’d say at bedtime?
Sophie:
They’d say ‘bed time is FUN and Whiffy needs you to close your eyes now please.’
Sean:
If these PJs could talk, they’d probably say: ‘Alright, tiny human. Teeth brushed, bum wiped, plushie secured. No snacks, no stalling, no surprise poos. Let’s shut it down before someone cries. And yes, that includes your parents.’
After the stories, the stalling, the cuddles and the chaos, all parents want the same thing: a moment of calm and maybe a clean pair of pyjamas. The Cachia x Sean Szeps collab is a tribute to those moments we all share but rarely talk about. Because if you can’t laugh at the madness, are you even parenting?