What’s in your diaper bag? Who stocks it, and who usually carries it? I know a lot of people keep their cars and/or big strollers well-stocked — and some have the nanny in charge of the diaper bag — but I’ve always kept the bag stocked and ready for us to go out to eat, to a museum, or to the airport. … Read More about Diaper Bags: What’s In Yours?
Welcome to installment five of our registry for working moms: baby wearing gear! Baby wearing is a must for urban moms and other moms who do a lot of walking — but which are the best? What accessories? And where should you find them? We’ve already talked about carseats and strollers, cribs and sleeping gear, and now: carriers for … Read More about Registry – Baby Carriers and Baby Wearing Resources
Using cloth diapers might seem too time-consuming or too much of a hassle for busy working moms, but CorporetteMoms reader Miranda Hlady has found a way to make it work for her family. Today she shares her cloth diapering tips and suggests a couple of products she likes. Thank you, Miranda! Cloth diapering is definitely popular with many moms … Read More about Working Moms and Cloth Diapering
Ladies, what are your favorite products for summertime snack bags and containers? I love the look of these reusable snack bags, from Amazon — they come in a variety of fun colors, have a PVC-free lining, and are machine washable. (We have some like this; we also use these guys.) The pictured reusable bag is … Read More about Feeding Tuesday: Itzy Ritzy Snack Bag
Whether you’re packing a daycare lunch, a school lunch, or your own lunch in the post-baby-budget world, having kids introduces many of us to a new competitive sport: lunches. I kid — but only a bit. It seems like there’s suddenly pressure to pack the healthiest, non-chokiest, variety-filled, visually appealing lunch box — with as … Read More about Working Moms and Kids’ Lunches
Welcome to installment two of our registry for working moms: the best cribs and other sleepgear. What should new moms register for baby gear and more? Which are your favorite pieces of baby gear — and have they changed through the months and years with kids? We’ve already talked about carseats and strollers, and now … Read More about The Registry: Cribs and Sleepgear
OK, guys, let’s do this: the registry series. What should new moms register for baby gear and more? Which are your favorite pieces of baby gear — and have they changed through the months and years with kids? We’re going to start with just two categories: the carseat and the stroller. (I was going to … Read More about The Best Carseats and Strollers
When my first son, Jack, started solids, I got this book and cookbook on baby-led weaning — I really liked the idea that he could control how much or how little he ate without passively having someone shovel food into his mouth. It’s a great idea in theory, but I sometimes wonder if it contributed … Read More about Feeding Tuesday: Baby-Led Weaning Book
Ooh: this C. Wonder diaper bag looks kind of perfect. I like the large patch pockets on the outside, a side compartment for the changing mat, and a detachable zip pouch and spring-lock key ring… all nice. I’m also a fan of the muted, almost somber black — our main one is black also, which … Read More about Finally Friday: Signature Diaper Bag
I was going to feature a bottle for today’s feeding post — we’ve started supplementing a bit so they’re on my mind. I have yet to find a brand that I truly like, though, so I’m punting and posting something we did really like: the ZoLi sippy cup/bottle, which is pretty much what we went to immediately when … Read More about Feeding Tuesday: Zoli Straw Sippy Cup (OR: Which Sippy Cups and Bottles Are Your Favorites?)
Which sales will you be hitting for your family this weekend? I’ve already bought a ton of stuff for my toddler from the Old Navy and Nordstrom sales, and I plan to go through the Amazon sale more in depth later… Don’t forget to check out the longer Labor Day sales list at Corporette for … Read More about Happy Labor Day! 30 Sales for the Pregnant, Nursing Mama and Family
