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I really like this idea of a blackout shade for your stroller. I see it being useful for a few reasons: a city baby who is always being walked in a stroller, a second baby who takes more naps than their on-the-go older sibling, trips when the parents want to walk and sightsee while the kiddo naps, or a way to keep strangers from reaching out to touch a smaller baby. For all of those reasons and more, it would be nice to have a cool, dark place for your baby or toddler to nap. The shade is $29.99 at Amazon, eligible for Prime, and available in several trim colors. SnoozeShadeThis 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!
Hey ladies – I asked about membrane sweeps last week and wanted to provide an update! If you know this story IRL – be cool. I had a sweep yesterday, my water broke 1hr later, and baby arrived 5hrs after that. So it totally worked (but I was already 4cm dilated and 40+4 weeks). It wasn’t that painful and it only lasted 60 seconds so I’d definitely do it all over again!
Anon
Jul 30, 2019 9:33 am
Does anyone have recommendations for an affordable boy’s twin bed comforter that does not have characters etc. on it? I am hoping to find something on the “fluffier”/cozier side. We have a toddler bed sized Pillowfort comforter from Target that aesthetically is perfect but there is no fluff to it, it just kind of feels like a flat blanket, so I’m hoping to find something better. (Which is odd, as my daughter’s different Pillowfort comforter IS on the fluffier side). It’s a hard attribute to figure out just shopping on the internet (or even at the store when they a all in those plastic containers), so I’m hoping to source some ideas. Thank you!
HSAL
Jul 30, 2019 10:19 am
Anyone have digestive changes after weaning? I nursed my twins for just over a year and right when I stopped, my stomach stopped handling sugar well. More than a couple cookies or a soda and I’m hitting the bathroom a few hours later. Great for weight loss I guess, but is really like to know if this is a permanent change or just hormonal. It’s being going on for 6 weeks now. Such a change for nursing when I was literally double-fisting DQ Blizzards and not gaining weight. Those were the days…
Anonymous
Jul 30, 2019 10:50 am
What is a good start time for a 1st bday party? Party will be large and will be at my house. Currently LO is 9 months and naps approx 8 to 9 ish and then like 1:30 to 2:30. We still kind of do the “whenever tired” schedule and so does daycare. Afternoon nap is always more variable than the morning which is more predictable. I also guess this schedule could be different in a few weeks as we approach 1. Any suggestions?
Parent Problems
Jul 30, 2019 11:13 am
My mom is really hard on me. She always has been one to freely share her opinions, but lately, every conversation contains passive aggressive comments and a good dash of outright criticism.
For context, my dad is very sick. He has severe Alzheimer’s and is in a skilled nursing facility. I am an only child. My family and I live about 1.5 hours from where my parents are. I have a toddler and a preschooler.
I try to call everyday, but conversations often leave me in tears or just angry because there is always a dig or nasty comment. I know my mom is hurting and miserable. Having an honest conversation right now will not be well-received and quite frankly I don’t think it will help.
Any suggestions of what to do? And if the answer is “suck it up right now,” I can handle it. I’m just so frustrated and sad.
H13
Jul 30, 2019 11:28 am
On weekends I find that I still reach for my old Bravado nursing bra to wear under t-shirts… despite having weaned my second kid 1.5 years ago.
Can anyone recommend something with a similar fit (no underwire, full coverage, light padding) that is a regular bra? I like the fact that if it peeks out of my shirt, it looks more like a camisole. I have never tried a bralette but I don’t think that would provide enough support and sports bras aren’t right either.
Anon
Jul 30, 2019 11:29 am
Maybe this has been discussed 1000 times before – but what did you do for an OOO message when on maternity leave? Did you mention you were on maternity leave?
Sitter
Jul 30, 2019 11:58 am
Confession: My husband and I haven’t been out in the evening (or really at all) together alone in a year. We have some events coming up that I don’t want to miss so I know I need to find an occasional babysitter, but I have such anxiety about this issue. Has anyone used care dot com or other online sites for this?
Cleaning cloth diapers?
Jul 30, 2019 12:53 pm
Recs for a cheat sheet (or directions) on cleaning cloth diapers? Also how to prep prepared diapers that have been in storage for a while…
Totally forgot how this worked when first kid was young, plus we have a new washer and dryer (LG HE front loader).
A product like this can be dangerous in warmer temperatures so please use with caution! Baby’s can get overheated in a stroller just like in a car: https://www.todaysparent.com/baby/baby-health/the-dangerous-stroller-mistake-parents-make-in-the-summer/
Hey ladies – I asked about membrane sweeps last week and wanted to provide an update! If you know this story IRL – be cool. I had a sweep yesterday, my water broke 1hr later, and baby arrived 5hrs after that. So it totally worked (but I was already 4cm dilated and 40+4 weeks). It wasn’t that painful and it only lasted 60 seconds so I’d definitely do it all over again!
Does anyone have recommendations for an affordable boy’s twin bed comforter that does not have characters etc. on it? I am hoping to find something on the “fluffier”/cozier side. We have a toddler bed sized Pillowfort comforter from Target that aesthetically is perfect but there is no fluff to it, it just kind of feels like a flat blanket, so I’m hoping to find something better. (Which is odd, as my daughter’s different Pillowfort comforter IS on the fluffier side). It’s a hard attribute to figure out just shopping on the internet (or even at the store when they a all in those plastic containers), so I’m hoping to source some ideas. Thank you!
Anyone have digestive changes after weaning? I nursed my twins for just over a year and right when I stopped, my stomach stopped handling sugar well. More than a couple cookies or a soda and I’m hitting the bathroom a few hours later. Great for weight loss I guess, but is really like to know if this is a permanent change or just hormonal. It’s being going on for 6 weeks now. Such a change for nursing when I was literally double-fisting DQ Blizzards and not gaining weight. Those were the days…
What is a good start time for a 1st bday party? Party will be large and will be at my house. Currently LO is 9 months and naps approx 8 to 9 ish and then like 1:30 to 2:30. We still kind of do the “whenever tired” schedule and so does daycare. Afternoon nap is always more variable than the morning which is more predictable. I also guess this schedule could be different in a few weeks as we approach 1. Any suggestions?
My mom is really hard on me. She always has been one to freely share her opinions, but lately, every conversation contains passive aggressive comments and a good dash of outright criticism.
For context, my dad is very sick. He has severe Alzheimer’s and is in a skilled nursing facility. I am an only child. My family and I live about 1.5 hours from where my parents are. I have a toddler and a preschooler.
I try to call everyday, but conversations often leave me in tears or just angry because there is always a dig or nasty comment. I know my mom is hurting and miserable. Having an honest conversation right now will not be well-received and quite frankly I don’t think it will help.
Any suggestions of what to do? And if the answer is “suck it up right now,” I can handle it. I’m just so frustrated and sad.
On weekends I find that I still reach for my old Bravado nursing bra to wear under t-shirts… despite having weaned my second kid 1.5 years ago.
Can anyone recommend something with a similar fit (no underwire, full coverage, light padding) that is a regular bra? I like the fact that if it peeks out of my shirt, it looks more like a camisole. I have never tried a bralette but I don’t think that would provide enough support and sports bras aren’t right either.
Maybe this has been discussed 1000 times before – but what did you do for an OOO message when on maternity leave? Did you mention you were on maternity leave?
Confession: My husband and I haven’t been out in the evening (or really at all) together alone in a year. We have some events coming up that I don’t want to miss so I know I need to find an occasional babysitter, but I have such anxiety about this issue. Has anyone used care dot com or other online sites for this?
Recs for a cheat sheet (or directions) on cleaning cloth diapers? Also how to prep prepared diapers that have been in storage for a while…
Totally forgot how this worked when first kid was young, plus we have a new washer and dryer (LG HE front loader).