Nursing/Postpartum Tuesday: Microwave Steam Sterilizer Bags
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From the very beginning, I used Dr. Brown’s bottles and they worked really well for my son. However, a major complaint I had is that each assembled bottle has four separate pieces.
Cleaning them was pretty tedious, and it took me a while before I felt comfortable just sticking the whole lot in the dishwasher.
I also eventually bought the Dr. Brown’s microwave sterilizer, but it’s enormous and takes up valuable kitchen real estate.
Prior to purchasing it, though, I used these steam sterilizer bags. I threw all the pieces in there, along with my pump parts. You can use each bag multiple times, they do a good job, and they’re small. A pack of five is $5.99 at Amazon (eligible for Prime). Dr. Brown’s Microwave Steam Sterilizer Bags
Psst: Looking for more info about nursing clothes for working moms, or tips for pumping at the office? We’ve got them both…
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Sales of note for 1/16:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Cashmere on sale; AllSaints, Free People, Nike, Tory Burch, and Vince up to 60%; beauty deals up to 25% off
- AllSaints – now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your full-price purchase; extra 50% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles with code — readers love this blazer, these dresses, and their double-layer line of tees
- DeMellier – Sale now on, free shipping and returns — includes select options like Montreal, Vancouver, and Venice
- Eloquii – $29 and up select styles; extra 50% off all clearance, plus ELOQUII X kate spade new york collab just dropped
- Everlane – Sale of the year, up to 70% off — reader favorites include their scoop tee, Dream Pant, ReNew Transit backpack, silk blouses and oversized blazers! New markdowns just added
- Hannah Andersson – Up to 30% off all pajamas;
- J.Crew – Up to 40% off select styles; up to 50% off cashmere
- J.Crew Factory – 40-70% off everything
- L.K. Bennett – Archive sale, almost everything 70% off
- M.M.LaFleur – Tag sale for a limited time — jardigans and dresses $200, pants $150, tops $95, T-shirts $50
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale – 50% off + extra 20% off, sale on sale, plus free shipping on $150+
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?
For a Keen type sandal or good brand running shoe, I find they don’t last beyond two seasons max if they are getting heavy everyday wear. Youngest kid has the hardest feet to fit – wide arch or thick midfoot area so I’d be happy if I can just find anything to fit, regardless of the cost.
How much do you spend on kids’ everyday shoes? I’m talking about the main pair of shoes that they wear to school and/or daycare. My kids are typically wearing out their shoes before they outgrow them, and I’m not buying cheap stuff. I’d say I’m spending around $40-50 per pair on my elementary school kid and $30-40 on my preschooler. Maybe my kids are just ridiculously hard on shoes, but even my son’s 2-month-old Keens look sad and worn. But he blows through the cheaper stuff even quicker, so I don’t know what the answer is! Just resign myself to buying everyday shoes once a quarter? Have them rotate between pairs? Buy cheaper and replace more often?
oops that was me, OP above
She actually drinks great from a Munchkin 360 cup (water), so should I use that for milk too?
I would recommend more of a sippy cup at first, but I really like these for transitioning to an actual cup:
https://www.oxo.com/products/baby-toddler/on-the-go/oxo-tot-transitions-open-cup-trainer#tot-navy
I personally am not a fan of the straw cups simply because it’s more pieces to wash, but some kids really like them so YMMV.
what kind of sippy cup should I be transitioning my daughter to? She drinks water out of sippy cups, but milk is still in bottles lying down.. what are your favorite brands? Thanks in advance!
Looks like Honest Baby is 45% off on Pr!me day w/ a coupon, for those who were talking about the wipes earlier
DH and I are going to hire someone to drive my son to his weekly OT appointments this fall. Logistically, there is just no way that we can go from our places of employment (30-45 minutes away from his school) to his school and back to the OT place (which is close to where we work) every week by 4pm. The only reasonable way to get from his school to the OT place is on the interstate. I’ve used care dot com before to hire a nanny/sitter, so I know that it comes with a ton of work re: screening, interviewing, etc. Adding in the logistics of finding a good driver makes this task feel even more onerous than it generally is. There is also a nanny service in our area that — for a steep price — will help you find a nanny/babysitter, including someone for as few as 8 hours per week. Even though the nanny service is pricey, I’m leaning towards paying the money for the help in finding someone reliable. Have any of you hired a nanny/babysitter who will do a lot of driving? Or have another approach/solution to weekly kid appointments?
What do you do when your life is pretty good all around, very stable and comfortable, but you just want to have fun adventures?
Rationally I know I’m just bored and I’m not going to do anything stupid. But what are some small interesting things I can do as the 75% solo parent of a 3 year old? Is this a ludicrous thing to be even asking?
Try the L’Occitane 100% Shea Butter, but also try to prepare yourself for the likelihood that stretch will be unavoidable for you. They are largely genetic so can’t be helped, but they do fade and won’t be noticeable for ever.
I’m 26 weeks and am seeing my first stretch marks. What are your tips for further prevention and treatment?
If you have a Costco membership, the Kirkland brand are awesome. I always give them for shower gifts.
What is your favorite brand of wipes? I am looking for something economical (daycare goes through a ton) and without fragrance. I’ve used Target Up and Up for years but I don’t care for them anymore.
How did you all find your fertility doctors? My city only has one option available. After 2 unsuccessful IUI attempts and a 3rd round starting now, we’re starting to think about IVF.
The metropolitan city to the east {45 minutes away} has many more options for fertility doctors. My OB only has a recommendation for doctors in my city. How did you all research your doctors? Did you ask friends? How did you broach that subject?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
best sneakers for preschool boy with a wide/thick arch/midfoot area? He’s rejected that last six pairs I have tried.