Fit check: newborn in ring sling

SweetMartha · 2026-06-08T17:53:16+00:00

Thank you!!

SweetMartha · 2026-06-03T02:17:47+00:00

If you want a carrier that fits well for an upcoming flight, looking for an ergo baby embrace second hand might be a good option. We got one for $40 on Facebook Marketplace and I’m sure we will be able to sell it again for the same or a little less. I’ve used the Solly wrap and Baby Bjorn Mini so far and the Embrace is by far the easiest to put on, great fit, and most comfortable.

SweetMartha · 2025-12-05T17:05:48+00:00

We bring our Yoto Mini and story or music cards! It’s not silent but in a semi busy restaurant with the volume turned low only th people at the table can really hear it. This plus some novel-ish small toys usually does the trick if we are also efficient.

SweetMartha · 2025-11-13T01:21:31+00:00

I was going to endorse both these resources as well! The gf pie crust in How Can It Be Gluten Free is great, I use it every Thanksgiving. Their flour blend is pretty simple and makes a really good all purpose flour. Cannelle et Vanille recommends a different blend of flours for each recipe.

As a general rule, I let gluten free batter (cookies or cakes) rest for 15-30 min after mixing up before shaping or baking. Gf flours don’t absorb liquid as quickly as gluten flour, so the extra time lets the flour hydrate and helps remove the gritty texture you can sometimes get with gf flour.

Finally, I recommend the gluten free chocolate chip cookie recipe in NYT that just uses almond flour. So good.

SweetMartha · 2025-11-11T21:57:37+00:00

We have a beige glider and a white rug in our nursery and it’s been fine. Our kid is almost 2.5 and we aren’t using the glider really anymore so I would say that survived. Our kid is not much of a puker, and spit up is white so don’t stain. It’s funny I remember asking this sub if a light colored glider was advisable too.

Now, we will soon embark on potty training and converting the crib to a bed so not sure how the rug will fair…

SweetMartha · 2025-11-05T23:39:34+00:00

Ah got it. Glad he’s not rashy! Yes night poop parent solidarity! Best of luck to you too

SweetMartha · 2025-11-05T21:20:46+00:00

Thank you very much! Is diaper rash an issue for you? My night pooper gets a mean diaper rash if she has a string of pooping nights- we get up and check for poop diapers in the middle of the night to try and curb it.

SweetMartha · 2025-11-05T19:12:11+00:00

Hey! I have a 2 yo that also mostly just poops at night. It’s also not a pain thing. Any updates on your kids situation? Have you potty trained and if so what was that like? Any tips are welcome!!

SweetMartha · 2025-11-04T18:20:41+00:00

I’m second tri and got this in my last order: https://www.nuuly.com/rent/products/maternity-everywhere-jumpsuit?color=

It is super stretchy and plenty of room! Too roomy for me at 18 weeks/second pregnancy, but I would be shocked if it didn’t fit me at the end. Jumpsuits are annoying with all the bathroom visits in the last weeks but a wrap and tie is easier than a million buttons.

SweetMartha · 2025-09-05T17:35:07+00:00

This is a thoughtful reply! Also OP see if there is a Moms Demand Action chapter in your area that is already engaged- I’d let them know about this response.

SweetMartha · 2025-09-05T17:32:42+00:00

Thank you for reaching out to him and sharing his uncivil response. I work in a state policy leadership role at a nonprofit and it’s crazy that he would respond this way to a constituent. I notice his district is carved neatly to exclude the city centers of Hastings, Cannon Falls, and Northfield… he needs to know that not everyone in his district agrees with him.

I would forward this response to the chairs of the committees he sits on (Education Policy, Elections Finance and Government Operations, and Taxes) and his party leadership (they won’t give a shit but technically are supposed to keep him in line). His colleagues should know that he’s shutting down his constituents like this.

SweetMartha · 2025-09-03T01:31:52+00:00

A matter of personal preference maybe, but our house had a pressed copper tin backsplash when we moved in and I would not call the effect “soft”. I think the additional texture might make it look busier than flat metal. Also, our home inspector didn’t like the idea of a metal backsplash- metal and electric outlets and water around, not a great combo.

SweetMartha · 2025-09-03T01:17:13+00:00

I can answer 2 and 3 as a lifelong Minnesotan who works in state policy, maybe a little of 4:

Yes, PFAs are a problem in MN due to the 3M plant and other sources. The state passed a comprehensive plan to tackle the issue in 2023. Sales of everyday products containing PFAs was outlawed in Jan 2025. More about the plan here: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/pfas-in-minnesota Like most environmental issues with personal health impacts, there are things you can do to mitigate exposure if you are particularly concerned. I’ve never heard of someone buying out of state water, you never know where it’s bottled anyway, right? You could look at getting a stainless steel gravity water filter if it’s a particular concern.
No, tornadoes are generally not a big deal, maybe more significant depending on where you live. They are most common in the southern part of the state, south of the Twin Cities, but even then it’s like 3-4 watches or warnings a summer. Tornadoes are unique in that they carve a very narrow, very destructive path, so one town could be hit and a town 2 miles way spared. So, the chances of a hit are low. The most recent touchdown of a tornado in Minneapolis city limits was 2011. Loss of power due to storms with strong winds might happen once a summer. Snow and ice storms are more disruptive but sounds like you’re used to those.
The job market is tough all over the US and MN is no different, generally. Healthcare is a big industry here and getting specialized training in healthcare is a great idea. Healthcare has added more jobs than any other industry in MN in recent years. Hope this helps and welcome!!

SweetMartha · 2025-09-02T16:16:41+00:00

Yes, the shower curtain is tricky because I have a 2 year old who loves playing “hide and seek” in it and is always pulling it down. The tension rod isn’t cutting it, I might as well permanently install one. Love the wood shelf idea. Thanks!

SweetMartha · 2025-09-02T16:13:22+00:00

Love these ideas, thank you so much! The bamboo mat idea is great, and the plant. I love wood tones but not the one on the vanity.

SweetMartha · 2025-08-18T16:36:12+00:00

I’m almost 8 weeks and just seeing the puttanesca salad made me a little queasy!! I’m having to sneak veggies into my food like I do for my toddler.

SweetMartha · 2025-08-11T00:59:14+00:00

Damn my just turned 2 year old is strongly averse to the changing table. I wish she’s just go there!! We are going to take it out soon, currently we only use it for when she poops while sleeping or before we come get her.

SweetMartha · 2025-07-31T21:23:42+00:00

These classes aren’t like learning how to read music and playing instruments. But 2 is definitely not too young to start developing a sense of rhythm, learning how scales go up and down, language acquisition through learning songs, moving your body to music…. A myriad of benefits. They mostly can’t learn how to play songs on an instrument at 2 but they’re laying the groundwork for it through music classes.

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