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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…
- Fast Company reports that the unisex outerwear company Petit Pli has invented expandable clothing that fits children from 6 months old to 36 months, like this jacket and matching pants.
- Working Mother reports that a mom has created a new fashion line for girls called Girls Will Be — the styles are longer and looser than a lot of girls’ clothing but feature a fit that isn’t “too tight, too boxy or oversized like boys’ clothes are.”
- Parents shares the CDC’s new breast pump cleaning guidelines that were issued after an infant contracted the rare but serious Cronobacter infection.
- The Cut shares the pumping experiences of 13 women.
- NPR reports that most babies born in the U.S. now arrive Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- KQED’s Mind/Shift asks if grades are “diverting the focus from real learning.”
- The New York Times explains the risks of exertional heatstroke for young athletes.
- The New York Times also notes that some antibiotics may increase the risk for birth defects.
- PopSugar Moms points out that the LATCH system‘s 65-pound weight limit includes your child and the car seat.
- At Quartz, Jenny Anderson writes that French moms aren’t superior to American moms — they just have it easier.
- Recipe of the Week: We recently had an open thread about summer recipes for working moms, in which a reader shared this one-dish recipe from Williams Sonoma for chicken couscous with dried fruit that only takes about 25 minutes.
- Laugh of the Week: Mom.me shares helpful housekeeping tips, such as, “Instead of hiring a cleaning company, hire someone to rob your home.”
Also, do be sure to check out the news update over at Corporette!
On Corporette Recently…
- We discussed some of the best podcasts for professionals.
- We shared the best tote bags for work, interviews, and more.
- Kat offered advice on how to look great for work every day.
- Kat shared her top picks for workwear in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, including updates for restocked items.
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