Pumping Tuesday: Bay’s Nursing Scarf
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I recently came across an article that advised pumping moms to bring their nursing covers to work to use as a pumping cover as well — it hadn’t occurred to me but I think it’s great advice. I like the listed reason (that you can have friends in your office to maximize the time without making anyone uncomfortable), but I’ve also seen enough readers trying to figure out how to pump in an office without a lock on the door to think that this might be a great solution. There are a ton of nursing covers on the market, but many have unappealing prints (and don’t get me started on the company names). I like this simple, easy black one from Designs by Bay — it’s available at Amazon for $18.99. Bay’s Nursing Scarf
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Sales of note for 12.10
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
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And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interest – working mom questions asked by the commenters!
- The concept of “backup care” is so stupid…
- I need tips on managing employees in BigLaw who have to leave for daycare pickup…
- I’m thinking of leaning out to spend more time with my family – how can I find the perfect job for that?
- I’m now a SAHM and my husband needs to step up…
- How can I change my thinking to better recognize some of my husband’s contributions as important, like organizing the shed?
- What are your tips to having a good weekend with kids, especially with little kids? Do you have a set routine or plan?
Some asshat (who never ever otherwise came to my office) kept intentionally coming into my office when I was pumping always with a nursing cover on. And yeah, it’s obvious when someone is pumping that thing makes a ton of noise and my door was completely closed every time. Glad I no longer work there- what a creep.
Ladies, can we talk babyproofing? Baby is six months and just becoming mobile – rolling and scooting. We were beginning to think about the obvious things like locking the cabinets (somehow) and putting a bumper on the coffee table. And then the baby managed to bump his head on the wall. Seriously, we can’t babyproof every single surface in the house. Where did you draw the line / how much did you do? Gates on the stairs (tops and bottoms??)? Cabinets? Table bumpers? I’m not clear how much is must-do and to what extent we can just make sure we keep a good eye on the baby. Or if that’s asking for disaster. Help!
Nanny advice needed. I have a nanny starting next Friday. We are finalizing the contract and paperwork now (going through 3rd-party payroll service). My husband and I are both lawyers. She will be working 9-6. The plan is for me to go to work early and come home early (doable at my present job). The baby is six months, about to start solids soon. What small things do you outsource to the nanny that makes your life easier beyond the basic childcare? Should I have the nanny give him a bath before I come home? Does your nanny make babyfood? (Her last employer did not require her to do this, so I’m not sure how it would work out.) Feed baby dinner? Feed baby breakfast? Other thoughts? This is our first nanny. My sense from interviews is that she is good, but she will not proactively do small things around the house unless we instruct her. I guess I’m especially curious re morning and evening transition routines that have worked for you.
I have a pashmina that I use to stay warm while pumping.
I put up a “do not disturb” sign at eye level, put a door stopper on the inside of the door and liberally spread the word that I am pumping.
Someone did walk in on my once, but only because I forgot to hang my sign and put the door stopper on. Never again! Poor maintenance guy.
I’m totally baffled by the suggestion that coworkers may stop by to visit while pumping at work. I’m pretty sure all of my work friends would be horribly uncomfortable talking to me while I was pumping, even with a cover. I really can’t imagine anyone doing this unless the only people in their office are nursing mothers. So weird.