Nursing/Postpartum Tuesday: Ice Gel Teether Keys
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This was my oldest’s favorite teether and I’m happy to see it’s still available!
These teether keys have a varied, textured surface for soothing sore gums. Pop them into the fridge and the non-toxic gel will stay cool for more relief. They’re easy to hold and easy to clean — just some detergent and warm water.
Once teething is over, these will fulfill their fascination with keys.
Nuby’s Ice Gel Teether Keys start at $4.99 on Amazon.
Sales of note for 6/30/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – 2,700+ new markdowns for women — and the Anniversary Sale preview has started!
- Ann Taylor – 40% off your purchase, including new arrivals + summer steals $39+
- Banana Republic Factory – July Fourth Event, 50-70% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – $19+ select styles + extra 50% off all sale
- J.Crew – End of season sale, extra 60% off sale styles + up to 40% off select cashmere
- J.Crew Factory – All-Star Sale, 40-70% off entire site and storewide and extra 60% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Sitewide Sale, save 25% with code — 48 hours only! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Free shipping on everything
- Talbots – 40% off entire purchase, includes all markdowns (ends 7/3)
Sales of note for 6/30/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – 2,700+ new markdowns for women — and the Anniversary Sale preview has started!
- Ann Taylor – 40% off your purchase, including new arrivals + summer steals $39+
- Banana Republic Factory – July Fourth Event, 50-70% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – $19+ select styles + extra 50% off all sale
- J.Crew – End of season sale, extra 60% off sale styles + up to 40% off select cashmere
- J.Crew Factory – All-Star Sale, 40-70% off entire site and storewide and extra 60% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Sitewide Sale, save 25% with code — 48 hours only! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Free shipping on everything
- Talbots – 40% off entire purchase, includes all markdowns (ends 7/3)
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?
Any recs for a balancing type of shampoo for a tween? My 10 year old’s hair (glossy, very straight, darker brown, lots of it) is somehow different enough from mine (sort of fluffy, blonde), that I am officially stumped. She’s shampooing about 2-3x a week, and contrary to all of my instincts, I am wondering if more shampooing would actually be better? I think it gets greasier faster than mine, yet also seems confounding harder to brush, given the much smoother texture. Anyone with her hair that has recommendations? Seems to be a stage where kid shampoos don’t quite cut it, but the adult shampoos I would use also aren’t ideal.
I’ve been so burnt out… so I took a weekend and did something for myself with a group of moms I know. Mostly outside but in the car a good bit together. Everybody vax’d and boosted.
We’ve also got a family trip coming up next week… a big one. Pre-planned ages ago.
Last night (22 hours after I saw her), one of the women tested positive for Covid on a rapid. I am so mad at myself… now I will likely be the one to ruin our trip. I feel so guilty… like I’m being punished for being selfish.
Can we talk about chores/household responsibilities for preschool age kids? We were at an OT appointment the other day and the OT asked my 4 year old to carry her plate to the sink after eating and said something like “Just like you do at home” and my daughter cheerfully responded “I don’t have to do that at home!” which is….accurate. So that was kind of embarrassing. 3 was such a tough age that we sort of gave up on everything that wasn’t essential, but so far 4 has been a lot better (knock on wood) and we’re probably overdue for expecting more in terms of chores.
What are your favorite swimsuits for going to a waterpark or Great Wolf Lodge-type place? The last time I wore a one-piece, I regretted it. Such a hassle for going to the bathroom and there were um, slide wedgies. I like to be an active participant in the waterpark experience, lol. It seems like this would be a good time for boyshort bottoms but I’ve yet to find a pair that’s comfortable on my pear shape/doesn’t ride up on the legs.
yes, and the evening classes at the college – does she plan on keeping them in the evening? i have a friend with a nanny who she loves, but ended up having a daytime class, which they were able to make work with their schedule, but just some food for thought.
Please tell me I’m not the only person struggling to get her family life back on track after the pandemic? We slid into some really bad habits, like too much screen time, that are proving difficult to break. I honestly don’t know what we would’ve done differently, though; we were in survival mode and screens were the only way to get a dang break. Also, there are only so many times you can play board games and puzzles before everyone starts going nutty. The kids are fighting us every step of the way on reducing screen time. Even fun things, like going out to eat, aren’t exactly fun yet because their skills have regressed and they have zero patience for waiting for food, after 2+ years of home cooking and takeout. We’re going on a short vacation this weekend, and I’m feeling more dread than excitement. Will we even have fun?
I’m not even touching the mental health aspects of all of this. Suffice to say, I am still not back to 100% and one of my kids developed a serious anxiety disorder during the pandemic. So there’s a lot of layers to this.
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Okay this will out me if you know me in real life. Hiring a nanny. We have four kids ages 7, 5, 3, and 7 months. Most time will be with littles, some will be with all, I try to be around in evenings to help. Kids are well-behaved for the most part and if they like you, will be good for you. We interviewed a bunch and genuinely loved two candidates. Had both come in this weekend to trial sit the kids for a couple hours and both went well. I think one is clearly the candidate we should hire on paper and the other is the one our guts are all pushing us towards.
Nanny A: 28, has been working for a family for 4 years with five kids. Unhappy with that role (they didn’t pay vacations or time off? asked her to stay late a lot and she just got back from maternity leave and just realized she deserves better). She has a two month old but not worried about that – her mom watches the baby. Really nice. Maybe a bit more strict. Kids liked her. References all solid. Couldn’t really do overnights or travel with us (sometimes we take nanny with us on vacation for 1-2 weeks in summer – more of a covid thing but could see happening again)
Nanny B: 23, watched kids for a little over a year each for a couple years then moved to our city for the weather. Has a job right now but not enough hours. Does evening classes at a local community college, but feels up for longer days because honestly she needs the income. Very warm and calm demeanor. Everyone just really took to her. References all said they loved her but she wasn’t able to give me a reference she’d worked for for more than a year (and we didn’t go super far back). Could do overnights and travel with us. Really good with babies.
We should clearly hire A right? But kids preferred B, though said they’d be happy with either. I’d be happy having either in my house all day. We also feel guilty about even thinking of hiring B over A since there is genuinely nothing wrong with A – we thought she was definitely it until we met B. Both enthusiastic about the job.
I was put on Lexapro for PPD. My child is now about a year and a half and I would like to stay on the medication. Maybe I would like to eventually wean, but not interested in changing things up now. At what point do I change my prescriber from my ob/gyn to PCP, if at all?
I have had it with my family. They are all clingy, whiny, and obnoxious. I am in deep hot water at work because they won’t let me do my job. I can’t quit because my husband doesn’t want a SAH wife, even though he wants the lifestyle of a man with a SAH wife. The kids are weak, whiny brats who require way too much coddling. I am so done with the lot of them.