Everyone Thursday: Clay Nylon Backpack
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If you had asked me six years ago whether I wanted a backpack, my answer would have been a hard and fast NO THANK YOU. Motherhood (helped by the fact that backpacks are trendy right now) has changed that — I wore a lightweight nylon one during both of my pregnancies when I had SPD problems that made walking/waddling painful and ergonomics important. Then, when the boys were small enough to be worn in a babycarrier, I found I preferred a backpack to a crossbody or shoulder bag. Even now I’m starting to find that the backpack is best for travel because I’m inevitably juggling 3-4 things in my hands. This Kate Spade backpack is nice — and in Nordstrom’s fall clearance sale, which just started. It was $258, but is now marked to $173. Kate Spade New York ‘Classic – Clay’ Nylon Backpack Psst: looking for a more professional backpack for work? Check out our recent roundup — and check Corporette later today for our roundup of the Nordstrom Fall Clearance Sale. (L-all)Sales of note for 9.10.24
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Ann Taylor – 30% off your purchase
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles
- Eloquii – $29 and up select styles; up to 50% off everything else
- 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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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?
My son will be 15mo next month and has the opportunity to start in the “toddler” room at a daycare. We would start him going only 2 or 3 days a week. My mom (who has been always been his nanny) will continue to provide care on the other days. We do like this daycare (good location, dual language program) and definitely want to him in daycare and, eventually, preschool here in the future.
However, this room is for 15month to 3 year olds and my son will be the very youngest. I am somewhat concerned about the wide age range. The next youngest in the class is older by 5 months and the two oldest are almost 3.
We are in a HCOL area, where daycare waitlists can be years long. This opportunity came, because it is the second location of one of our waitlisted daycares and it just opened a month ago. I’m afraid if we don’t take this spot, we will not have an opportunity until September when preschoolers transition out. My son will be 2 by September.
So questions for the hive:
1. For those who with toddlers, what is the age range in his/her classroom?
2. Anyone have a similar experience with a wide age range for daycare classroom?
I think this has come up here in the past but my Google skills are failing me – can anyone point me to the article that talks about creating circles during caregiving – i.e., the sick person can complain all they want, the next circle can only complain outwards, etc. etc.? Would also be interested in any articles or advice re helping someone after a lumpectomy and during radiation treatments. TIA!
My 18 month old chipped his two front teeth yesterday. I’m having trouble reconciling my feelings on this. While we’re not 100% sure when it happened, it was almost certainly while he was with the nanny. I’ve been generally not pleased with her for a while, though nothing notably unsafe or worrisome had happened. Now I’m feeling so guilty that maybe this wouldn’t have happened if I pushed to replace her sooner. We gave her 2 weeks notice on Tuesday, and this happened Wednesday. I don’t think it’s her fault, per se, that this happened – he falls pretty often and it doesn’t sound like this was a particularly bad fall (she thinks he fell while holding a plastic car and it hit his mouth).
Has anyone else dealt with chipped baby teeth? I’m worried (vainly) about photos/teasing/embarrassment from this for the next 5-7 years. More importantly, I worry it will affect his speech development. It’s a large, v-shaped gap in his upper front teeth.
Any advice for getting through all the guilt/anger/sadness I’m feeling about this? H asked if I would blame him if it happened on his watch, and I wouldn’t, because I trust him. I’ve known for a while I don’t 100% trust the nanny, so I think that’s where some of this is stemming from. Barely slept last night and having trouble keeping it together at work.
Can we talk breast lifts? I’ve experienced some significant sagging now that I’m 9 months past breastfeeding. I’m anticipating (hoping) to have at least one more kid, and will try to breastfeed again. After I’m done having kids, I fully intend to get a breast lift. Does anyone have any experience with this? What to expect, whether to do some focused weight lifting before hand to improve the pectoral muscles, cost, etc.? Is this just really vain and a waste of money?
My husband and i are expecting our first baby at the end of May next year. I’ll be 14 weeks the first week of december and was planning on announcing it to my boss then.
Howver, i just learned i will likely be promoted at year end through an informal channel. Maybe this is paranoid but do I wait to announce until I have my year end review and both my promotion, salary for next year and bonus are set? I work in a really great team (mostly older men) but all are married with kids and I think would be really supportive and happy for me regardless of when I announce. I think they would still promote me and pay me the same but is that naive and is it better to be safe?
Will I be able to hide it at week 15? Im halfway through 10 now and i just feel a bit bloated but not showing. However, I cant envision how i will look at 15.
Finally, do you think it comes off as too calculating if I wait to announce the week after bonuses and promotions? I don’t feel like my pregnancy is something to be ashamed of, so maybe a silly question, but I dont want my team to think I held out too long.
Thank you in advance!
As for backpacks- I just bought a Coleman insulated backpacks and I love it. It has been perfect for carrying drinks and snacks when we go to the park or some type of outdoor activity. It came from Amazon and I highly recommend it. It is a brownish color and really easy to wear for both me and my husband.
Whine ahead-
I am 7 weeks pregnant and have two toddlers at home. I am so freaking tired. And last evening, my older toddler wouldn’t quit trying to climb on my head, grab me around the neck, and climb on the back of the couch. The last time I pulled him off, I said “Kiddo you are really annoying me” in a stern voice. I didn’t think he understood but he started crying and asking for Daddy. I hurt his feelings when he was trying to play. I hate, but can deal with, having to let other things (cleaning house, cooking, laundry, etc.) slide right now, but I hate that I made my kid cry because I was so tired.
Come one second trimester energy.
Daycare new room issues…
My 12 month old is moving to the next room up at a large, corporate facility.
Problem 1: Each week so far she has gotten a diaper rash while at daycare.
Problem 2: The new class only takes one, long nap around Noon. My baby is up at 6am, so this is really tough. She needs more sleep, and the commute naps aren’t cutting it. I can tell she is always exhausted. And, to compensate we’ve been putting her to bed earlier, which means less baby/parent time for us all after work.
So, I am not happy.
Problem 1 is a clear. Daycare better fix it or I’m pulling her. Problem 2 is tougher because I’m sure there are other kids up a 8am and a Noon nap is perfect. I know daycare cannot cater to the particularities of every child, however if they can accommodate dietary needs, sensitive skin ointment regimens, then why can’t they accommodate a sleep need. Sleep is a health concern, too!
Suggestions on how to broach this with daycare? I don’t want to pull her, but something has to give.
Anyone have recommendations for warm, little kids socks?
Family photo wardrobe help! Starting with me! Suggestions for shirts or dresses with three quarter sleeves? Or just flattering short sleeves? Im a size 4 or 6 but nursing so button downs are tough.
Im looking for a cute neutral or blue dress for a 20 month old as well. Not worried about price!
So help? And can some of you tell me how you do outfits for photos? Two adults, girl toddler, boy baby for reference. Im hoping to coordinate but not match…
I am planning my first solo across the country (6-7 hour) flight with my daughter in a month. She will be 11 months old. I am purchasing a seat for her so I can stick her in her carseat. I feel less panicked than I would otherwise due to all the tips on past threads on this s i t e, but I do have a couple of questions.
First. How do I go to the bathroom? I’m going to try my best to hold it (no coffee! water once we land!). But if I can’t, what do I do? She’s kind of wiggle and bathrooms are small on planes. Would it be horrible to try to book a seat at the back of the plane and just leave her in her carseat if/when she’s asleep/calm?
Second. Travel through the airport. My plan is keep her in her carseat (Chicco KeyFit) and plop that in the caddy (that we haven’t used for ages), then gate check the caddy, early board, and carry the kid onto the plane in her car seat (with diaper bag and purse). Any better options that I am not considering?
Thanks! And any other advice welcome!