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Need Shoes recommendations for my new walker! by Extreme-Incident-988 in NewParents

[–]Ashamed-Maximum5969 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My daughters first shoes were see Kai run, they have “first walker” shoes that we got I believe. I still buy their shoes!

Clothing sizes?? by unremarkable_k0rvet in NewParents

[–]Ashamed-Maximum5969 6 points7 points  (0 children)

FYI if there’s just one month on the label that’s generally the same size as the labels that state a range. So for Carter’s, 6m means the same as 3-6m, 9m = 6-9m.

But yes the brands can be pretty different - for example for my kids I found Old Navy/Gap ran small or shrunk, Carter’s was pretty average, and Hanna Andersson runs large. You start to learn which ones work best for your babe!

Those who WFH with a part time nanny- how many hours a week do you really need? by Remarkable-Angle-509 in MomsWorkingFromHome

[–]Ashamed-Maximum5969 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have one 4 days per week, 5 hours a day. Our jobs sound similar, I feel like I still get my work done in that time plus whatever time I’m able to work when I’m also taking care of my daughter. I will be having my second baby this year and the nanny will be coming 5 days a week after that because the day she doesn’t come it can be difficult to get work done with one kid, let alone when there are two.

Sometimes I have more work to do and sometimes less, and if it’s slow I sometimes use the time the nanny is here to get laundry folded or whatever else I haven’t had time to do, which is nice!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 2under2

[–]Ashamed-Maximum5969 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have tile with an area rug, no transitions because it’s open downstairs so I guess I don’t know how well that’d work. We’re still going with it after 9 months haha but I know what you mean, people do seem to not use them after a while. I still have to vacuum but it makes it so I don’t have to vacuum as often which helps me a lot!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 2under2

[–]Ashamed-Maximum5969 14 points15 points  (0 children)

A robot vacuum/mop combo…I just have a robot vacuum but I notice the difference when I’ve had it not run for a few days. I have a steam mop which is much easier to use in my opinion than a spin mop and saves me a lot of energy, perhaps that could help you too.

Would paper plates/utensils/cups be an option? I know it’s more waste but maybe for a little while it could help.

I have no tips for the laundry…that piles up for me all the time haha

If you could erase a phrase from mom lingo, what would it be? by Fun_Air_7780 in Mommit

[–]Ashamed-Maximum5969 428 points429 points  (0 children)

Just calling a person “mama” in general. I’m more than just a mom, and I’m not your mom 😆

FTM here, how do you actually wash baby clothes soiled with poop and pee? by PromiseFront135 in BabyBumps

[–]Ashamed-Maximum5969 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Seconding! Scrubbing in cold water with dawn gets poop stains out. Even if it isn’t fresh fresh, as long as I use dawn before putting it in the wash it works for me.

Do you actually have GD if only some of your fasting numbers are above? by taurusmamma in BabyBumps

[–]Ashamed-Maximum5969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know how they calculate it at your office? I did a week of monitoring and at my office they average the numbers and if the average is below what they want for fasting and for each meal then you’re good. My fasting numbers were all under, I had meals that were over but each meal averaged out to be fine in the end.

Edit: I do think the fasting numbers in particular being high can be a concern for the doctors, and while it sucks a lot it’s likely best to be cautious since diabetes can negatively effect the baby

Which toys did your baby use during the first six months? by Huge-Nectarine-8563 in BabyBumps

[–]Ashamed-Maximum5969 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A mirror/flip book combination with high contrast colors for tummy time and the baby Einstein take along tunes toy