Gear Tuesday: Diaper Bags
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Hat tip to blogger Putting Me Together, who loves the functionality of Lily Jade bags so much she apparently has three of them — I love the classic shape of the bags, as well as the professional look to them. There are a number of different sizes and colors, but this one is my favorite — it was $355, but is now marked to $309. Rosie in Black
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Sales of note for 3/26/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – 15% off beauty (ends 3/30) + Nordy Club members earn 3X the points!
- Ann Taylor – Extra 50% off sale + additional 20% off + 30% off your purchase
- Banana Republic Factory – Friends & Family Event: 50% off purchase + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – 50% off select styles + extra 50% off all sale
- J.Crew – 30% off tops, tees, dresses, accessories, sale styles + warm-weather styles
- J.Crew Factory – Shorts under $30 + extra 60% off clearance + up to 60% off everything
- M.M.LaFleur – 25% off travel favorites + use code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – $64.50 spring cardigans + BOGO 50% off everything else
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?
Hi, I’m a lurker coming out of the shadows. New mom of a 5.5 month baby girl. Just started a new job as a Legal Administrator in SoCal. Life is busy, but good. See y’all around in the comments.
Oh man….I just got pictures back from a photo shoot with my daughter this weekend. I was sure they were going to be a total bust; she cried for 60% of the time, and the other 40% seemed to be the photographer coaxing her to face the camera and stop climbing the walls (literally, she was climbing the walls).
But instead they are so beautiful that I’m crying at my desk, and I’m pretty sure I’m about to spend $200 on pictures instead of the $30 sitting fee. Kids….
My daughter is turning 1 soon and I’m struggling to come up with gift ideas for other people to get her. Are there any items that you loved for that age range? I’m trying to not accumulate more large gear since we live in an apartment.
(FWIW, for first birthdays, I’ve given hooded towels in larger sizes, personalized books from Lost My Name (love!), books on dinosaurs with a toy dinosaur, a Fisher Price firetruck (a rec from here, and it was well received!))…. but my daughter doesn’t need those things!
For those of you whose husbands travel frequently, how do you do it? I just spent 3 days being the primary caretaker for our 12-month-old son because husband was sick over the weekend, and I am beyond exhausted. Husband will be traveling for 2 weeks in June, and I’m already dreading it. So far my only idea is to take a few days of vacation in June too and take my son to go see a friend for a long weekend!
The last few nights, baby has BF CONSTANTLY from 11ish until morning (6AM). Nothing seems to calm her except comfort nursing. I love the cuddles but am getting worn out! We are not CIO people, but can I feed her at 11PM and put her back in her crib (instead of bringing her into the cosleeper). She is 6 months old, and there are no major changes in daycare or sleep schedule. Is this a phase? Teething? Will this subside when she starts solids (maybe she needs more calories?)? Do I need to let her CIO for a few nights (please g*d no)? Any and all suggestions welcome – mommy needs sleep!
I am a geriatric pregnant lady trying to wait for another three weeks, until I finish prenatal testing, to announce my pregnancy. The problem is that now that I’m in week 12, I’m getting a little belly. I’m having some trouble hiding it because, as an hourglass, I’ve always worn things that emphasize my waist. Any tricks or clothes recommendations for getting through these last few weeks? Or do I just have to hope that my coworkers have enough manners not to say anything? Or just think I’m getting fat? I have a couple dresses that are a little shortwaisted on me, but only a couple.
FTM. Sweetie pie is 11 days old and I’m breastfeedings. Going well at this point except for milk blisters / bleb. Any advise? Anybody ever used a sterile needle on them (rather than have a medical professional do that)? I’d kind of like to avoid leaving the house bc of this. Also I think our positioning and latch is otherwise good/comfortable so not sure we need an LC for this. Thoughts?
Like the look of this diaper bag! But think I’ll stick with the Kate Spade we got on sale for less than half for a professional look for me. Husband has a Diaper Dudes (Nordstrom) messenger d-bag that he likes (although used only once for a pediatrician visit at this point bc of DDs age). Best feature is a checklist of what to pack on the inside flap of the bag. I know I could print out a checklist for him to go inside any d-bag, but it’s nice to do as little baby-splaining as possible for him. The brand had a backpack/messenger bag combo that looks nice, but not sure if it had the checklist.
Also, why are the men’s diaper bags cheaper!?! (Insert age-old gripe about women’s clothing/items being marked up).
What all should I be labeling for daycare (infant)? I don’t want to lose stuff but I also don’t want to look crazy.
Congratulations! Don’t minimize your accomplishment; you did it!
Ideas: Nice work top / dress that isn’t BF/pumping compatible (I say for work because who can wear nice stuff at home with baby?). Fabulous handbag that doesn’t need to fit supplies and milk? A piece of jewelry? Or some new, fancy bras?
Or, screw it, how about a case of wine?
I want to buy myself something to celebrate the end of breastfeeding and pumping. I made it 6 months, which I know isn’t that long, but it was tough and I am proud. What have you bought to commemorate or what would you get if you were looking yourself? Budget is up to $250.
Anyone have suggestions for a backpack diaper bag? It’s not my favorite look, but I’m thinking it’s going to be easier to deal with backpack +infant +toddler than any other combo.