Family Friday: Howdy Bouncy Rubber Cow
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I got Trumpette’s Howdy Bouncy Rubber Cow as a gift after our daughter was born. Back then, I knew nothing about kids’ toys and did not get it. But I just needed to see things from the point of view of a toddler.
Little did I know that “Cow” would become her favorite toddler toy. It’s basically a yoga ball for the toddler/kid set. In addition to bouncing around the room, she’d “milk” it (one imaginary udder for chocolate and one for white). I like it because it’s super durable (it’s survived one toddler and is on its second) and deflates flat for easy storage.
It’s available at Amazon from $40.50–$68.00, depending on the color. It comes in black, cobalt blue, gray, pink, and white.
Sales of note for 9.10.24
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- Ann Taylor – 30% off your purchase
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- J.Crew – Up to 50% off wear-to-work styles; extra 30% off sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 40-60% off everything; extra 60% off clearance
- Lands’ End – 30% off full-price styles
- Loft – Extra 40% off sale styles
- Talbots – BOGO 50% everything, includes markdowns
- Target – Car-seat trade-in event through 9/28 — bring in an old car seat to get a 20% discount on other baby/toddler stuff.
- Zappos – 26,000+ women’s sale items! (check out these reader-favorite workwear brands on sale, and some of our favorite kids’ shoe brands on sale)
Kid/Family Sales
- Carter’s – Birthday sale, 40-50% off & extra 20% off select styles
- Hanna Andersson – Up to 50% off all baby; up to 40% off all Halloween
- J.Crew Crewcuts – Extra 30% off sale styles
- Old Navy – 40% off everything
- Target – BOGO 25% off select haircare, up to 25% off floor care items; up to 30% off indoor furniture up to 20% off TVs
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Random trick that has been working well for us: my 3yo and 5yo used to argue over what book to read, so a few months ago we instituted a policy where one of them picks out three books, and then the other one gets to choose which one of those to read. Has cut down on arguing quite a bit.
Also, we have one of these cows and it is GREAT.
My daughter is now 5, very emotional, and I feel like I am just not prepared and have no idea how to deal. She switches between total freak out tears and being the most stoic kid ever and also just does not like to share anything and I have no idea what to do.
A lot of it is just petty jealousy with her brother, which I’m also not great about. But then last night for example, she was going to bed and burst into tears and then wouldn’t tell me why. I finally just left her alone and this morning she said she just didn’t like that I made her shower last night because she wanted a bath. I have no idea if that is true or not because sometimes she says she’s upset about X but it’s really Y. I feel like I’m losing my mind. What’s the script here? Anyone figure out this stage of child development? I feel like with every outburst I’m either scr*wing everything up or setting myself up for the worst teenage years. All advice appreciated.
After my c-section they put me in these leg brace contraptions that slowly pulsed for several hours – they are meant to prevent blood clots and are routine care at my hospital. It might not matter with a scheduled c-section (mine was unplanned and happened at night after a long labor), but I just wish I’d known more about what the immediate recovery would entail.
Unsolicited c-section advice – my husband rigged a rope that ran from the foot of our bed up through the sheets using thick nylon rope (from his rock-climbing days) and it was really helpful. I could get out of bed on my own by rolling to my side, but in the first few weeks the baby often fell asleep nursing and then I’d be stuck because I couldn’t sit straight up while holding her in my arms. It actually ended up staying under our bed for a few months, including when we finally hired a cleaning service. I wonder what they thought of it lol.
Building on from the bouncy cow, what kid stuff has really stood the test of time for you?
Weirdly, all of mine are transport related. We loved our stroller (City Mini GT with bassinet). We also have a birth to 4 years carseat and it’s been so nice to only make one car seat decision. We upgraded our bike situation last year, with a Topeak bikeseat which is interchangeable between our bikes.
Toys wise, we’re all about Brio and Magnatiles and I suspect will remain that way for a few years.
Would you skip ultrasounds/NST? I am 35 weeks pregnant. Two weeks ago at my third-trimester ultrasound, the baby was measured small (5 percentile). So the doctor booked me for weekly ultrasounds and NSTs. Today, the baby is shown to have grown to 30 percentile but the doctor still suggested that I keep my next two weekly appoints. I am, however, considering cancelling them.
I don’t have any other risk factors (young, healthy, no GD or pre-E and had a healthy delivery already). We only have one car so each appt takes a lot of juggling of schedules (daycare dropoff, husband goes to work etc.). It’s also been difficult to block time from work as I am trying to transition a few projects in preparation for my leave.
So I guess I am seeking validation that if I cancel the next two appts, I am making the right decision?