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ANon says
where to look for less expensive shoes for toddlers? i am totally fine with buying my 1.5 year old twins a good pair of sneakers to run around in every day, but spending the same amount on a pair of mary janes seems kind of silly, but at the same time i do want them to be comfortable and they are still early walkers and not 100% sturdy on their feet. do i just bite the bullet and get them good shoes? they are too young to communicate whether or not a pair of shoes is comfortable.
Anonanonanon says
fwiw I bit the bullet and did good mary janes (robeez and bobux) and let my child wear them for running around etc. She’s growing so fast at this point that by the time they’re trashed she’s ready for a bigger size. Those two brands had thick enough rubber soles that running and climbing on playground equipment wasn’t an issue.
Clementine says
Nordstrom Rack, sale sites online, and consignment (dress shoes only, regular shoes I like to buy new). I tend to buy the brands I know fit the kiddo’s feet the best.
I’m a big fan of the t-strap mary jane sneakers. I find that they work well as everyday shoes but you can put them with a dress if needed.
Anonymous says
We went with Cat&Jack for dress up shoes figuring they’re not thr best quality, but they’re only wearing them a short time. My twins are 2.5, so can tell us when they’re shoes hurt, and we’ve had no complaints.
anon says
I like target’s stride rite line for this. DD is growth delayed so she tends to stay in one size forever and they held up well for her.
AwayEmily says
Honestly, I put my kids in their sneakers all the time, even when they are more “dressed up.” Both my kids are klutzes and will trip over uncomfortable or unfamiliar shoes, so we don’t bother. I wouldn’t do this if we were going to a wedding but for most nicer-than-normal events (church, Thanksgiving dinner, etc) I am fine with just putting them in sneakers plus nice clothes. Once they stop going through shoes so fast (right now they are 3.5 and 18 months) I may buy some additional pairs of nicer shoes but for now it’s not worth it.
Anon says
This.
Redux says
Same. We generally have a pair of sneakers + sandals/snowboots/rainboots, depending on the season. My kids don’t wear “nice” shoes, but we also aren’t church people, so maybe that would make a difference.
Knope says
Poshmark or your neighborhood parents listserv. Pretty much everyone is in the same boat – if you buy a “nice” pair of shoes your kid is only going to wear it a handful of times, so might as well buy secondhand in practically-new condition for much less.
Anonymous says
H&M.
rosie says
I got Stride Rite mary janes for my toddler and let her wear them whenever she wants. It’s nice to be able to give her another option and not have to worry about bringing play shoes if she wants to wear her “party shoes” to school or worry about her climbing in slippery shoes if she wants to go to the playground after synagogue. They seem very supportive, have good soles, and can be washed. You may be able to find them on sale on the SR website or on 6pm etc.
rakma says
This. We tend to go for the silver color when available, they are known as the ‘sparkly shoes’ and get worn everywhere. Oldest DD is 5 and has had a pair every year since she was 1. I buy them right around Thanksgiving and (fingers crossed) they tend to make it through the whole holiday season.
shortperson says
i typically buy them one pair that is everyday and looks good with dresses. for summer, those are saltwater sandals. for winter, they are usually nice boots, usually old soles brand. for this socal winter i got my 2 yo “old soles cheer glam” shoes as her everyday shoes and they look cute dressed up as well.
Anonanonanon says
I haven’t tried this, but did try a coffee brand marketed to women. It was half-caff (also available in 1/4 caff if you’re weaning off of caffeine) and was decaffeinated with a process that involves fewer chemicals than whatever the standard process is, and was also organic and low-acid. I can’t really speak to the quality because all coffee tastes like coffee to me.
GCA says
Yeah, apparently coffee can trigger heartburn – it’s some combination of the caffeine and acid. It always seems to trigger my husband’s heartburn and his doctor suggested switching to tea.
With both pregnancies, I couldn’t stomach any coffee at all in first trimester, then was happily drinking a cup of the regular brewed stuff a day for the remainder of pregnancy.
rosie says
Mt. Haagen makes a good decaf instant coffee that is supposed to use a less toxic process as well. Not specifically marketed to women, although I do think the heartburn issue is less for me, so it’s a good option for an after-dinner drink.
Anon says
It’s so funny how the advice about what to do during pregnancy varies by doctor and region of the country. My California friends were all told not to drink decaf coffee unless it was made with that special non-toxic process. I asked my OB about it and she looked at me like I had two heads. I drank Dunkin Donuts decaf iced coffee pretty regularly – not every day, but at least a couple times a week for the whole pregnancy. Baby is healthy and seems smart :)
Anon says
(For the record, my OB was also fine with caffeinated as long as I limited it to one cup/day, but I can’t do caffeine – even if i have it in the morning, it messes with my sleep.)
Anon says
Cold brew has much less acid than regular coffee and is very easy to make.
Anonymous says
Baby is 11 months and loves to walk (assisted). Right now, we only do this inside because she’s normally just in socks. The only shoes I have for her right now are from Zara, so they’re adorable but not (I don’t think) particularly good for her feet, and also they’re made of suede so I’m hesitant to let her walk in them outside. What are the best shoes for this age that can withstand going outside? Including when the ground is wet?
Anonymous says
Robeez
Anonymous says
We did see kai run and got DD fitted at a kids shoe store (not stride rite) when she was about to walk. They are more expensive but like my mom said you only get one pair of feet!
anon. says
We did See Kai Run also, and I loved them. I got them at good discounts from Nordstrom Rack.
rosie says
Also check DSW for See Kai Run discounted (I have better luck online than in my local store for the really small sizes).
Anonymous says
Stride rite, on sale when possible. Fortunately for my wallet, my toddler’s foot is too narrow for the cute but pricey Livie and Luca shoes
Anon says
We got fitted at an independent kids shoe store. Her first shoes I think were either pedipeds or Tsukihoshi, as those fit my wide and tall footed munchkin the best. Now at 2 she’s still in Tsukihosi, pedipeds, see kai run (target carries a basic line of them), or for special occasion (not daily) shoes, cat and jack.
Anonymous says
Pacifier fairy update from Friday…there was zero drama with DD giving up her pacis! She was a little sad as we read the books and put them outside her room Friday night but we made a big deal out of how the paci fairy was going to bring her presents. She fell asleep in like 5 mins and we didn’t have any issues. I’m so relieved!
So Anon says
That’s so great to hear!! Thank you for the update!
rosie says
Book recommendations for this? Dreading…
Anonymous says
Bea gives up her pacifier. Except when they get to the part about imagining a yummy food we replaced it with “hug your bunny”. Our DD listened to the story really intently and I think it doesn’t dumb things down. It’s like “you’re old enough, it’s not good for your teeth, and your friends don’t use them” (in nicer ways). I was seriously dreading it but like I said no drama. I think she was also sorta ready even though she probably would’ve kept it for forever if we let her
Anon says
May I ask how old she is? The paci fairy is making a stop to our soon next weekend.
Anonymous says
2 years 7 months. We also had a baby a few months ago otherwise we may have tried sooner.
anon says
lots of shoe questions today – but how many pairs of shoes do your kids have that fit at a given time. my daughter is now 17 months and had one pair of white pedipedi shoes that worked well for play and dress up that lasted her from last May until now and we just got her a pair of sneakers now that the weather is starting to change. we live in a fairly warm climate, so she does not need snow boots, but now that she is a full on walker, i am thinking we should probably own more than one pair of shoes just in case? like maybe a sneaker + dress shoe?
Anonymous says
I would have at least 2 at a time. We’ve misplaced one shoe, had shoes get soaking wet, etc. Always happy to have a backup.
Clementine says
I still haven’t found a sneaker we lost in 2016… yes, it still bothers me.
Once kids are fully walking at around 18 months, I do sneakers with a backup pair of shoes that can be used as dress shoes if necessary (Black converse or mary jane sneakers), then Keen sandals for the summers and boots (Bogs).
Big believer in ‘cost per wear’.
Katarina says
We just found a sneaker we lost in 2016, right before going on vacation. We have long since thrown out its mate; we have a younger child who could otherwise wear them. We still generally do one pair of sneakers, and a pair of sandals in the summer. If we wear out a pair, we keep it as a back-up. We don’t need winter boots. I have bought dress shoes, but they generally don’t seem worth it. We do soccer shoes or water shoes (the kind that are like socks) as needed.
So Anon says
I never understood the single kid shoe on the side of the highway, I do now.
Anonymous says
So we normal do good sneakers plus backup pair of cat & jack sneakers just in case they get wet. DD is 2y7m and this summer we did good walking sandals, water shoes, and also a pair of crocs for times she wouldn’t be walking too far and we could just get out of the house quickly. She can put on her own sneakers just takes a few mins. I do not buy fashion/dress shoes in case there’s a specific need. We do buy boots and snow boots in the winter since we’re in the mid Atlantic.
Emily S. says
We have one pair of tennis shoes, one pair of dressier shoes (usually mary janes), and one pair of season specific shoes (sandals, boots, etc.) I try to keep one pair of rain boots in their current size all year round. Just as I like to rotate shoes so my feet don’t hurt every day, or simply want an option, I think my kids do, too.
Anonanonanon says
for my 20-month-old DD I have a pair of everyday shoes (mary janes but with a rubber sole similar to a sneaker), a pair of waterproof shoes from the summer (Native shoes) that I won’t replace once she outgrows until it’s summer again, and a pair of suede desert boots (from H&M) that I soaked in weather-proofing spray and have held up surprisingly well. Will soon be getting a pair of rain boots so that she can wear them in the snow with thick socks.
Buddy Holly says
Summer: one or two pairs of sneakers, rain boots, two pairs of sandals.
Winter: two pairs sneakers, rain boots, and snow boots
Add cheap mary janes or dress shoes as needed.
AwayEmily says
Each of my kids has one pair of shoes in their size (plus rain boots and snow boots). However, I do usually order the next size up before they are actually needed (we only ever get Sauconys) and that way I can put on the bigger shoes with thick socks if the regular ones get wet.
Spirograph says
My kids each have
1. Sneakers
2. Crocs
3. Rain boots
4. Snow boots
My daughter also has a pair of “church shoes.” I don’t buy extra sneakers for when one pair gets wet, but I do save wearable shoes until the youngest outgrows them, so we usually have something that will do in a pinch.
Anon says
My 20 month old currently has two pairs of shoes (both sneakers; one lives at home, one lives at daycare). We follow Away Emily’s philosophy of kids not needing fancy shoes, but we don’t go to religious services and haven’t gone to a wedding since before she was walking, so we don’t have a lot of fancy occasions. We’ll probably need to get a pair of snow boots soon.
Anon says
ETA: I don’t think (?) we need rain boots – at least we made due without them this summer and fall. We commute by car and daycare doesn’t go outside when it’s raining.
Anonymous says
So confused by the not using rainboots! One of my fav things about being a parent is being able to jump in puddles when it’s raining and no one thinks you’re crazy if you have a toddler with you.
Anon says
My kiddo is a little young for puddle-jumping I think? I’m not opposed to playing in the rain or anything, we’re just never really outside when it’s raining.
Anonymous says
IDK – ours had rain suits and boots from 6 mtgs but we’re pretty outdoorsy do not sure if that’s the norm. I hate the rain unless I’m properly dressed so we always had tons of rain gear.
Anonymous says
I didn’t get my kids rain boots until last year…. and I wondered why I didn’t do it sooner. Youngest was barely at the time, and omg he loves the rain boots so much. They wear them all the time. We have street parking, so if it’s raining, or wet, or even if there’s just dew on the grass, the kids will wear their rain boots to the car and put their shoes in the daycare bag to change into once they get there. Anything for an excuse to wear the shark or unicorn boots. Less arguing about putting their shoes on, and no whining that their socks got wet.
Anonymous says
Ha, I’m in Portland, OR and if we didn’t go outside in the rain we would never go outside. Boots and rain suits necessary as soon as they learn to walk!
Anonymous says
– 2 pairs sneakers – especially during potty training years in case of accidents
– dress shoes
– rain boots
– snow boots
– sandals
– water shoes for the lake/beach
– usually one extra type of shoe like baby toms or a more hiker like sneaker depending on what specific sneakers/dress shoes at the particular time.
Anonymous says
I’m not a fair benchmark, but my 17 month old probably has 10+ pairs of shoes. She’s my 3rd girl so all but 2 are hand-me-downs. She mostly wears one pair of sneakers or one cute pair of (new) fall boots. We also have Mary Janes in 3 colors (black/white/purple), really beat up sneakers, rain boots, snow boots, uggs, see kai run sneakers, and a few others.
Anonymous says
I have 2 boys with truly huge feet who grow out of shoes very very quickly (typicallystill look almost new when outgrown). Typically 1-2 sneakers plus sandals/rain boots. That’s it. I just got 8 pair of hand me downs in one size though so kiddo will have a ton of shoes for that 3 month period!
SC says
Right now, my 4-year-old has one pair of tennis shoes and 1 pair of rain boots.
I agree with having a back-up, even though we don’t have one right now (long story). This can be an old pair that still mostly fits, fun sandals, slightly dressier shoes, whatever. But we’ve been 30 minutes late before because we couldn’t find a second shoe.
The rain boots are not a must-have for us. We commute by car, and daycare doesn’t take the kids outside when it’s raining. Honestly, the only reason we have them is Kiddo asked for yellow rain boots for Christmas last year, and I thought they’d be cute and maybe we’d use them occasionally. He’s worn them outside only a handful of times but stomps around inside with them pretty frequently.
Butter says
We are shoe minimalists – until age 3 he had one pair of sneaker/shoes that he wore year round, one pair of Keens sandals, a pair of snow boots. Then we added in rain boots and Natives. For the shoes, we settled on See Kai Run as his first shoe and then I literally just ordered the same pair in the next three or four sizes, never changing the style or color.
Anon says
Up until this year, kiddo had one pair of good sneakers. She goes through new sizes every 4 months or so. Currently at 2 she has 1) good sneakers (every day shoe), 2) seasonally appropriate footwear (right now she has rain boots from late summer and her snow boots I just bought that are a smidge big, but in the summer it was water-friendly sandals), 3) shoes she can wear with dresses and fancier events or for photos (in the summer, it was a dressier pair of sandals, spring it’s usually ballet flats, but for right now she has some cat and jack ankle boots (in brown and black) for sweater dress and tight weather). Because she’s started preschool and carries her shoes everywhere around the house, having more shoes than just her every day sneakers (the approach for the first 18 months of her life) became necessary because she likes to hide them (found a missing ballet flat under a rocking chair yesterday that had been there for weeks).
anon says
update on one year old that just kept throwing up! We took him for his well visit and the pediatrician was much, much more attentive and helpful than the nurses were (or the person who was doing the sick appointments when we went a few days prior to that). Gave us some samples of probiotics and soy formula, suggested nursing or using soy formula to just further calm down his stomach. Kid had thrown up in the waiting room and then…never has again. I am not sure about our pediatrician’s whole practice but I love our particular pediatrician. He seems to get us.
Thanks for all the encouragement last week! It is SO great to see my boy smiling and playing again.
anon says
Another shoe question – Has anyone tried those snow boots that are sort of a boot/sneaker hybrid? I need something that my 5-year-old can easily put on at preschool by herself. Bonus points if it doesn’t break the bank. Her feet are going through a crazy growth spurt so I’m not eager to shell out for the pricier brands I’ve bought in the past.
Anonymous says
I think target has a see kai run basics (it’s like a cheaper brand) that are around $30 like this.
rosie says
FWIW I read some reviews of the target see kai run sneakers and they were not good — slippery soles, which could be particularly bad in a snow boot. Have you tried them out?
Anonymous says
No I haven’t but this is good to know!
Anon says
We had the basics in a rose gold sandal version this summer and they worked just as well as the pricier pedipeds. Haven’t tried the sneaker though. For snow boots, Cat and Jack makes one (the Valmai) that has a zipper down the side, I imagine your 5 year old could probably do it herself – my 2 YO can get them on but not do the zipper yet.
ALC says
Any advice on how to fill out an evaluation (BigLaw senior associate) for a year in which you were on maternity leave for 4+ months? Obviously the reviewing team knows about the leave, and hours are prorated, but how much should I address it? Thanks!
NYCer says
I addressed it at the beginning by basically stating the obvious. Said something like I was obviously on maternity leave for 6 months this year, but during the rest of the year I did XYZ, etc.
Anonymous says
I think I wrote in a sentence to remind everyone that I had been out for five months of my review period. One of the partners in the room for my review almost spat out his coffee when the other reviewer told me that I had only 1200 hours for the year, which was pretty funny once he was reminded that I had been on maternity leave :)
EB says
I think you want to address it if you had a ramp down and up period if your hours were affected at the front and back end of the leave like mine where. It took a while to get a full load back. I didn’t really mention it much beyond that.
ElisaR says
DH got a vasectomy on Thurs of last week…. he has not gotten off the couch since. This weekend was ROUGH. Anybody have experience here? Is he being overdramatic or is this normal? He says he’s not in pain but a little sore and scared the kids might kick him in the “junk”. (Boys are 3.5 and 22 months and a little hyper so maybe it’s a legit concern.)
ElisaR says
PS. Never have I been so excited for Monday morning as I was today.
Redux says
Everyone is different, of course, but my DH took one only day to recuperate. It is a really minor surgery. I call malingering!
Anonymous says
He’s being a little dramatic if he literally hasn’t gotten off the couch, but 3-4 days was about my husband’s recovery time before he felt like he could participate in normal life. Longer, obviously, before he did any workout or gardening time.
Anonymous says
He’s being selfish and lazy.
Em says
My husband got a vasectomy on a Friday morning and there were complications on one side that resulted in the doctor having to do more significant “cutting” than usual and he ended up with about twice as many stitches as is typically required for a vasectomy. The pain meds also wore off part way through the procedure so he was pretty traumatized. He was still up and doing light activities by Sunday evening, and was back at work on Monday. Tell the kids he is sick and that there is no rough housing or physical play – but he should be able to get off the couch.
Boston Legal Eagle says
Not to pile on but I don’t think there has ever been a time post-kids where either my husband or I have just sat on the couch all weekend doing no childcare or house work. Including after I gave birth (twice!). Including during the flu and various stomach bugs. Did it suck? Yes. But having two small kids means stuff still has to get done. The other partner may have done more, but we would have felt guilty just letting the other person do it all. I imagine there’s a lot that he could have done even while recovering – I don’t think a vasectomy renders you completely incapacitated.
Anonymous says
I don’t know. I didn’t leave the bed for a few days after giving birth, and when DH and I are sick (including my severe migraines, which happen quite frequently), the non-sick person essentially runs the house and children alone. The important thing is that once the sick person recovers they do more than their share to give the other person a break. Just because you choose to split responsibilities evenly all the time doesn’t mean everyone has to, so long as the balance works out in the end.
FVNC says
I was sympathetic to your husband until I got to the part where you said: “he says he’s not in pain but a little sore.” My husband’s coworkers was in the very small percentage of men with long-lasting pain (which is why I was prepared to be sympathetic!) but even he was back at work and parenting a couple days later, through the pain. It sounds like I was more active after my second c-section than your husband has been the past few days, which is not cool.
mascot says
Maybe a little overdramatic, but he will get his confidence/comfort back soon. Recovery (mental and physical) takes a bit longer for some guys. My husband was surprised that his recovery took longer than advertised. He went out to cut grass (flat yard, self-propelled mower) a couple of days after his and was really uncomfortable afterwards.
Mrs. Jones says
I vote overdramatic. My husband was fine after 2 days.
Anon says
I vote that even if he is just being dramatic, you let it go. What are two lazy days in the grand scheme of a marriage? Hopefully he returns the favor in the future when you have a medical need.
Irish Midori says
This. I guess everyone is different. My DH had his done last week, and seemed fine, but also didn’t do the usual yardwork and 50 mile bike ride he likes to do on Saturday. But you know, let him have his moment.
ElisaR says
yeah i am taking that approach….. I just wanted to see if my suspicions on the overdramatic aspect were correct! He’s not a selfish and lazy human under normal circumstances so I will accept that I don’t really know what he’s going through here!
anon says
My EBF 6 week old slept 7 hours straight last night. Consider this 20% bragging and 80% worry — it was okay for me to let him sleep, right and I should just be grateful? He’s in the 85th percentile for weight, so it seems like it could be okay if that’s what he wants to do? He seems a little extra hungry this morning but otherwise his usual cheerful self.
Anon says
Totally ok! No need to be worried at all, even if he weren’t so big. My daughter started giving us 7 hour stretches around 5-6 weeks. By 8 weeks she was sleeping 10+ hours straight every night. Congrats on having such a great sleeper!
Anon says
this is when you count your blessings that you (fingers crossed) have a kid who is a decent sleeper. i have twins and one was sleeping 6-7 hour stretches by around that time and she was small. hopefully there is lots more sleep in your future!
Anonymous says
This. One of my twins was an awesome sleeper and regularly slept 6/7 hours after a good feed. The other was a colicky nightmare sleeper but so grateful that one was easy.
Anonymous says
Yup this is totally fine. Mine was sleeping 6 hour stretches at 1 month but his weight was great so they said don’t rock the boat. Even if I tried to wake him up he’d just want to sleep.
Ashley says
Yesss totally fine! Unless the doc is concerned about growth, let the baby sleep!
Anonymous says
My EBF baby started sleeping 8-9 hours at 4 weeks. I had a good supply, and he was always good about eating a lot at each feeding. He continued to go up in percentiles, peaking at 4 months.
Anon says
We’re supposed to do family photos this weekend. It was never supposed to be warm (highs in the low 50s) but the forecast has been trending steadily down and now it’s supposed to be a high of 42 on the day of our photos. Our photographer still wants to do them outside. I get that the light is nicer outside, but I feel like we’re all going to look ridiculous in winter coats (at least toddler and I have cute-ish peacoats, DH will probably be wearing a ski jacket) and I feel like my kid isn’t going to be in a great mood because of the cold. WWYD?
Buddy Holly says
We had a holiday mini session in the cold (I believe it was 45 degrees?). The photographer had a cute blanket to sit on and another to put on top. So maybe bring some blankets? We have some pictures where we are all together under the blanket. Child would be put back in her winter coat between shots. The adults just sucked it up and we mostly went sans jackets for most of the shoot. It might help to have some hand and foot warmers. But I would try to get some shots without the jackets on. Our was a mini session so we only had to deal with 15 minutes or so of cold.
Anon says
Thanks – it’s not a mini-session though, it’s a full hour and we paid a lot for it. I don’t think we can stay outside for an hour in those temps and I’ll be pretty annoyed if we end up only getting half an hour’s worth of photos because of the cold :/
Buddy Holly says
That is a bummer. Maybe ask the photographer about it? Possibly do some outside, move to an indoor location nearby, then back outside? I hope something works out.
Anon says
this is what i would do. part outside, part inside or reschedule? or can you and DH suffer through in warm sweaters/long underwear and just put toddler in cute peacoat? or start toddler off without coat for a few snaps and then add coat and cute hat? order a cheap pea coat for DH from amazon that will arrive in time for the shoot?
shortperson says
you could switch it to a “lifestyle” session at your house, if you like your house decor.
anon says
That stinks. I would put everyone in warm sweaters and layer up underneath. Warmest socks you own. Boots. Wear your coats between shots, but I wouldn’t wear them in the photos unless it’s snowing or something. Does your photographer have a studio? If so, I’d try to do half outdoor, half indoor. But, if there’s no studio, you’re probably out of luck.
Outdoor stuff that may help:
– Find a protected location — lots of evergreen trees, a gazebo or outdoor patio, etc.
– This is kind of on your photographer, but also you — come up with a shot list ahead of time so you’re not standing around waiting for inspiration to hit.
– Maybe use those hand warmer heat packs inside your shoes or gloves, especially in between shots? They’re cheap and pretty popular with the tailgating crowd.
Honestly, I think your photos could turn out super cute if you embrace the layering. The lighting will be super nice this time of year, whether it’s cloudy or sunny.
NYCer says
I am not sure where you are located, but is this just a really cold weekend or is it going to keep getting colder and colder now that it is November? If this is unseasonably or unusually cold, I would definitely try to reschedule. If it is just going to be this cold and/or keep getting colder until the spring (and you really want to do the shoot NOW), I think you can make it work.
If you decide to do it, I would recommend that you and your husband “suffer” (suck it up) without coats, and put your daughter in her cute pea coat. Adults should be able to survive without a ski jacket in 42 degree weather for some pictures even if it will be somewhat unpleasant. Wear layers, bring lots of blankets and hand warmers for in between shots, and keep reminding yourself that it will only be an hour!!
Anon says
+1 to the 2nd paragraph. You and your husband can dress in enough layers to not have to wear thick coats. I’d keep your daughter in her cute pea coat.
AwayEmily says
For what it’s worth we did our family photos on a beautiful summer day outside, and my kids basically melted down after a half hour anyway. We still got plenty of great photos. So it might be worth planning to do a half hour’s worth outside, and then if you really want to get your full hour’s worth, moving to an inside location (preferably one with cookies or other child-bribes) to finish up.
IHeartBacon says
Also, what about bringing a small portable heater to keep nearby to warm up? I’m sure you can find something battery operated. There are also small propane table top heating lamps that might work. If you live in an area that regular gets into the 40s, I’m sure you’ll find cause to use it again.
Buddy Holly says
I love Eileen Fisher’s simple cotton dresses, but they are so much money. Does anyone know of a cheaper label with similar styles? Every once in awhile I can catch something at a place like the Gap, or Garnet Hill. But it seems that Eileen Fisher has some sort of monopoly on cotton dresses in classic silhouettes and solid colors, which makes no sense to me.
shortperson says
i think the plainer the clothes the more quality matters. maybe wait for a nordstrom half yearly sale.
Coach Laura says
Try Poshmark for New with tags Eileen. Figure out your size ahead of time.
Also Eileen has the Eileen Fisher Renew program where they recondition and clean clothing and resell it. I was really surprised that there is a Seattle location for this so search your local area too. They are having a “Not quite perfect” sale in November.
Buddy Holly says
Thanks! I just find it hard to spend $200 on a weekend dress that my kid will throw food on. But I don’t like many prints and am so much more comfortable in cotton. These are good ideas.
Cb says
My 27 month old son had three nappy changes this morning as he demanded changing as soon as he was a tiny bit wet. He’s in cloth. Think it’s time to potty train.
ElisaR says
we did my son at 27 months and it went great…. better than I could have hoped for. (I realize you didn’t ask but we used the Oh Cr*p method).
anon says
what to do for a constipated one year old? Is prune juice really a thing?
Anonymous says
Prune purees (in a baby food jar) are extremely helpful. Highly recommended. My kid had major constipation issues at a year old from cow’s milk.
Anonymous says
The other P fruits can help too- plum, peaches, pears. You can find juice and puree forms.
Audrey III says
+1 for pear juice. And canned peaches. My 1yo won’t drink prune juice.
ElisaR says
yes. we also use prune pouches because they’re easy to buy and my kids eat pouches normally.
Anon says
Prune was the most reliable thing for us, better than the other “p” fruits. We did pouches over juice too. Also make sure you’re offering lots of water. If he’s taking an iron supplement, it might be time to cut it out. My kid was a fruit and veggie fiend and didn’t eat much bread as an older infant/young toddler so we had her on an iron supplement on the ped’s recommendation. Around 16 months, all her healthy eating went out the window and she started wanting to eat all the bread all the time. She got crazy constipated until we figured out we need to stop the iron supplement (ped kind of argued with us on this but it turns out I was right – as soon as we stopped the supplement, she was back to normal).