Accessory Tuesday: Nylon Backpack

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Nylon Medium Zip Julian BackpackHere’s a question that I don’t think we’ve talked about: once you’re past the diaper bag phase of things, what bag do you think is the best? Do you prefer a huge tote bag? A small crossbody? A hobo? When my lower back was killing me and I was in PT I was using my old convertible nylon backpack again, and was surprised how much I really liked it, perhaps because I’m in the “mom why do *I* have to hold [insert list of 15 things he’s insisted we bring, none of which we need]” phase of things. In any event — backpacks ARE having a moment, and there are a ton of great options right now — so I’ve been eyeing something like the nylon version of this very popular Rebecca Minkoff bag. The nylon version is almost sold out over at Zappos, but there are a TON of leather options still available at the usual spots like Amazon, Nordstrom, and Zappos. Rebecca Minkoff Julian Nylon Backpack Psst: here’s a link to our post on what to carry in your diaper bag, and if you’re looking for a backpack big enough to replace your work tote, here’s our last post on backpacks for work on Corporette. This post contains affiliate links and CorporetteMoms may earn commissions for purchases made through links in this post. For more details see here. Thank you so much for your support!

Sales of note for 2/7:

(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)

  • Nordstrom – Winter Sale, up to 60% off! 7850 new markdowns for women
  • Ann Taylor – Extra 25% off your $175+ purchase — and $30 of full-price pants and denim
  • Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 15% off
  • Boden – 15% off new season styles
  • Eloquii – 60% off 100s of styles
  • J.Crew – Extra 50% off all sale styles
  • J.Crew Factory – 40% off everything including new arrivals + extra 20% off $125+
  • Rothy’s – Final Few: Up to 40% off last-chance styles
  • Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
  • Talbots – 40% off one item + free shipping on $150+

And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interestworking mom questions asked by the commenters!

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What is the most economical way to buy diapers? I’ve been buying them at Target when they offer the $10 giftcard when you buy two. Then I realized that the largest box is the same price as the medium boxes when they offer the giftcard– i.e. the giftcard is not worth the trouble, because I could have just been buying the biggest boxes for the same price the entire time.

We don’t have Amazon Prime, but I would pay the $100 for it if I saved more than that on diapers. That is the only thing I would use it for. I’m not going to clip coupons (I just know myself and I won’t bother with it), but if there is a consistent way to buy diapers for less money, I’d love to hear it.

Thank you, so much. This all made me feel immensely better. And I just left a message with my OB’s office — they should be calling me back soon so I can get clarification on some of these questions (and maybe an earlier appointment).

Had my 19-week ultrasound yesterday. Everything looked fine with one exception — apparently there was something odd about the place where the baby’s umbilical cord attaches to his body. The doctor reassured me that it’s probably nothing, but referred me to a perinatal center for additional counseling. They can’t see me for another two weeks, and I am terrified. The early blood test (I’m advanced maternal age) I had at 12 weeks was fine, but I’m so scared this means something is super wrong with the baby. Not sure what I am asking for…reassurance? Sympathy? Advice? My husband knows, of course, but we’re not telling anyone else about this.

Are there any books to help toddlers with coping with friends moving away? A couple of my son’s daycare buddies have changed schools recently for various reasons, and son has been asking “where is friend?” We’ve explained they went with their family to a new house, or a new school, but he doesn’t really get it. Any tips? Son is almost 3, for reference.

Yep, this happens for an Android using Chrome, too.

Kat, over the past month or so clicking on “reply” within a thread just leads the page to refresh. I’m using Safari on an iPhone. Doesn’t happen as much on the main site.

I agree that it’s normal for a kid that age to not want to say hello. My preschooler is a lot happier signing when he’s a little uncomfortable than speaking. Therefore, I’ll say something like “you can say hello or you can wave.” He also tends to prefer signing “thank you” to saying the words to people he doesn’t know well.

I’m hiring a part-time sitter for the fall. I spoke with 2 great candidates and decided to have them over for a “paid interview.” I paid them their rate, worked from home, and had them do a trial run with the kids.

Babysitter 1 is about 15 minutes away from us, straight shot, no traffic and only available until November. We only need coverage until November, and she’s very flexible on timing. She also babysits her nieces regularly who are the exact age as my kids, so she’s very plugged into what 18 month olds and 4 year olds like and can do.

Babysitter 2 is 30 minutes away on a good day in no traffic. She said it’s not a problem. She’s taking night masters classes about 20 minutes away from us (in the same direction- so we are sort of on the way). Her schedule is wide open all semester and she could pretty much do whatever hours we wanted. She’s an teacher taking a year off to switch specialities, and teaches dance on the side. My daughter (4) loves dance.

I think we’re going to go with Babysitter 1, having met them both, but I really did like #2. The reason I like #1 better is because she’s closer. I grocery shop near her house. The other sitter is a ways a way but it feels awful to say “even though I know you think it’s NBD, I think it will be.” Less important is that #2 was awesome with my older one, and perfectly fine with my younger one, but often the job will be for my younger one only. I have no concerns that she’d be a bad sitter, just that she doesn’t hang out with 18 month olds regularly and therefore might not be quite as good. [and I was a babysitter myself and was much better with older kids].

How do I tell #2 we are going with someone else (even though we really liked her!)? Do I mention why? Should I see if she’d be OK with occasional sitting, or if I could reach out for backup jobs? Or is that like a pity 2nd place offer?

FWIW my younger one was kind of a pain on the day #2 was sitting- completely not her fault that it was a teething day after a night of cr@p sleep. I don’t want her to think that’s why.

So football season is finally starting. Does anyone take their baby to the games? If so tips? Am I crazy for thinking we can make this work? We will be in covered, climate controlled seats for all games FWIW, and baby will be 7 months at the start of the season.

After 2 years of waiting, my kid finally got into our top choice for daycare! This place is like a little heaven. It’s also great timing, because we have a second one on the way, so now we have preferred sibling status for the waitlist.

My 2-year old will probably start next week. Is there anything we should be doing or thinking about for the transition? He’s been in the same facility since he was a baby, and has seemed to adjust pretty well for each of his room changes. Should I block off some time next week to be at the new daycare with him while he adjusts (they allow parents to do this)? My mom usually picks him up early once or twice a week for grandma time – should we cut this out for a while so he gets used to the new place?

FYI – the nylon version of the Julian is on sale at Nordstrom Rack right now for $99 (cheaper than the Zappos price). It’s a flash sale, so no guarantee it’ll be there.

We had preschool meet and greet today and my 2 yr old son was a disaster. I need ideas for how to deal with some of the behavior…. I have a strategy for sharing, but what do I do about respect? When I ask him to say hello or goodbye, half the time he’ll say “I can’t say hello”. It was cute at first, and people who don’t spend time around toddlers think it’s cute, but no one at preschool is going to think it’s cute. How do I deal with it and explain why he can’t say that?

I’d like to babywear as much as possible to avoid the buggy on the bus but curious about bags. I ordered a fjallaven kanken as I thought the skinny straps would be better.

For those of you who combo fed, were you able to EBF on the weekends or did you need to supplement with a bottle then, too? I just started sending one bottle of formula to daycare along with two bottles of bmilk. This weekend was our first weekend after implementing combo feeding and I wasn’t sure if I should give him a bottle those days, too? I guess I would prefer to EBF on the weekends, but am concerned about whether I am making enough and if I am sending mixed signals to my body on how much to produce. What did you do?

I’m 37 weeks and up to 4 centimeters. After the last several days of feeling like complete garbage, I feel great today! I hope that’s a sign, but so far my signs are failing me. No question, just some light whining.