Feeding Tuesday: Fragrance-Free Baby Bottle & Dish Liquid
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You know, it’s funny — I thought I used everything sensitive and safe for babies. Laundry detergent! Bubble bath! Sensitive bath wipes! Yet we never used this dishwashing liquid, which I’ve heard so many mothers rave about that I must be the rarity. It’s “all natural and baby safe,” and claims to remove the residue and odor associated with breastmilk and formula. Nice! It’s $10ish at Amazon. Dapple Fragrance-Free Baby Bottle & Dish Liquid
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Sales of note for 12/30:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has started — up to 60% off! See our roundup here.
- AllSaints – now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your purchase; extra 40% off + additional 30% off sale styles
- Banana Republic Factory – The Winter Sale: 50% off everything + extra 60% off clearance
- Boden – Sale, up to 60% — readers love this blazer, these dresses, and their double-layer line of tees
- DeMellier – Sale now on, free shipping and returns — includes select options like Montreal, Vancouver, and Venice
- Eloquii – Semi-annual clearance, up to 85% off; extra 60% off clearance
- Everlane – Sale of the year, up to 70% off — reader favorites include their scoop tee, Dream Pant, ReNew Transit backpack, silk blouses and oversized blazers!
- Hannah Andersson – The Twice-a-Year Big Hanna Sale: Up to 60% off (even new arrivals on sale!)
- J.Crew – 25% off full-price styles; up to 50% off cashmere; 70% off 3+ sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 60% off winter faves; extra 25% off $100+
- L.K. Bennett – All sale half price or less
- M.M.LaFleur – Flash sale, extra 30% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
- Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale, extra 40% off markdowns, and daily Red Door Deals starting at $19.50
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?
We have been using the Avent Natural bottles since our baby started day care (about 8.5 months ago) and they have never once leaked. We have been very happy with them.
I’m moving to northern Virginia (specifically to the Tysons/Vienna area) and am going to need infant childcare in early September 2016. I was hoping that someone could point me in the right direction in terms of parent blogs or other resources that might help us make a decision. And if anyone knows whether I’m already very late in terms of getting a spot (we’re only 12 weeks pregnant now, but I’m moving from NYC so I may be primed to have this fear), that would also be helpful to know. Thanks so much!
Permission to be annoyed?
I get up with our toddler about 95% of the time. On most mornings I’ll get him dressed, then drop him off with my (still in bed) husband while I get the kid’s breakfast ready. I do daycare drop off and pick up. Dad works longer hours than I do, and has quality (if not quantity) time with our son as often as he is able.
Anyway, I stayed up late to work last night, and when the kid woke up at his usual time, I asked husband if he’d go get him. Response? “Ok, but what should I do with him?” Really? Is it that complicated? A few minutes later, as I’ve dragged myself out of bed and begun getting ready for work he asks, “should I feed him? What should I make him?” Seriously? Has he not at least observed the morning routine for the past 20 months?
Tips on handling the learned-helplessness of Dad and/or getting out of default parent status at least for a morning or two a month?
Has anyone tried the dockatot? There does not seem to be any unbiased (not from the company or a paid reviewer) online so I am curious if it is as great as they make it out to be.
Thanks for the recommendations yesterday on good books for a 3 year old. I already checked out several from the library and look forward to reading them.
To answer someone’s question, the books I thought were very “bratty” are the Froggy Goes To… books, Vera’s Baby Sister, and the Dumb Bunnies series (true to its name, it is extremely dumb).
Advice re weaning (to formula)? I have an eight month old and start back to work full time in three weeks. I do not want to pump at work for a variety of reasons. She will take breastmilk from a bottle but not always formula. Would love to hear others’ experiences, favorite formulas, what worked for you…
One problem is I am the one home with her now and she def doesnt want to take a bottle of formula from me. Also am nervous about wmotions w going back so plan to keep morning and night feedings for now. TIA!
Yeah, this was something that I never worried about. I can’t imagine breastmilk and formula are so different from all other milk based and other food products that I need a special dish soap. But then again, we just ran everything through the dishwasher and called it good.
At first I thought Dapple soap was a gimick, but it really works! I feel that it cleans bottles so much better than regular soap and gets rid of all of that slimy residue. For breastmilk bottles, adding in a squirt of the Medela Quick Clean Soap was a must for me.
Grandparents are already asking what Santa Claus should bring this year. The boys will be two in March — favorite toys/gifts for 2 yr olds?