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[gdaniels77]

I think you're on the right track with diapers for the 3rd time mom and whatever you feel is appropriate for the FTM. Who wouldn't appreciate diapers?

[jesster88]

May 22, 2015 9:16:01 GMT -5 graybaby said:

Okay ladies- need some advice. LO stays with a nanny while I'm at work. She has her two kids plus DS. She takes them to play dates and activities during the day. We bought an extra base for our infant car seat for her to use and that has worked out fine. But I just got our convertible car seat and now I'm wondering what we are going to do about a car seat when he outgrows the infant seat. Would you buy another cheap(ish) car seat for her to use? Or a used one from somewhere? Used ones make me nervous so I'm not sure what to do without spending a ton of money. What would you do?

How soon are you switching to the convertible seat? My kid is small, so we are waiting for black Friday sales on car seats. My other though is that if she has 2 kids, maybe she still has one that her kids outgrew? I would only accept a used seat from a close friend or family member where I knew the history of the seat. Otherwise, I have heard a lot of very positive reviews for the inexpensive evenflo seats.

[nbateman5]

May 22, 2015 9:16:01 GMT -5 graybaby said:

Okay ladies- need some advice. LO stays with a nanny while I'm at work. She has her two kids plus DS. She takes them to play dates and activities during the day. We bought an extra base for our infant car seat for her to use and that has worked out fine. But I just got our convertible car seat and now I'm wondering what we are going to do about a car seat when he outgrows the infant seat. Would you buy another cheap(ish) car seat for her to use? Or a used one from somewhere? Used ones make me nervous so I'm not sure what to do without spending a ton of money. What would you do?

1. You have the option of using the infant seat but instead of lugging it, keep it in the car and get as much use until he reaches the limit. We do this when we use the stroller running errands or at the park. Keep it locked in and take her out and put her in the stroller.

2. I wouldn't necessarily buy something too cheap for nanny but check the ratings, etc. and get something decent. We got the diono rainier for my SUV and a new Graco for DC bc she takes her to pickup another kid at preschool so her time in the car is very limited but I didn't want something cheap. It was $169 before kohls cash, not bad. The diono will stay in my car always, no transferring bc its heavy, etc. Not sure what we'll get for H bc he has a sedan but the area is smallish. Not sure when we'll make the switch to convertible, maybe in a month or 2 depending on length.

[erien22846]

I agree with pp that as long as lo still fits within the height and weight limits of the infant seat, keep using it for the nanny and she can decide if she wants to leave the seat in the car or not.

We bought an inexpensive carseat as a spare for grandparents and rental cars for DS. However, it is not as user friendly as more expensive models so I'm second guessing whether I'm comfortable with the grandparents using it. I will make them show me that they can properly tighten it before letting them transport my children alone. However, with your nanny having kids, I assume she's capable of properly tightening any carseat.

We went with the Safety 1st convertible. It's identical to the Cosco Scenera but has added eps foam. Models may have changed by now. It was around $50 on sale. Good reviews from carseatblog.com

[nbateman5]

May 22, 2015 10:04:48 GMT -5 graybaby said:

nbateman5 I do try and take him out of the infant seat in the car sometimes but I know that will only work for so long. And I have hit his head a few times and feel bad

I think we may end up sucking it up and buying another seat for her. If he stays with her for a couple years, it will be worth it.

ETA spelling

You can always take the seat back if he doesn't stay with her! I totally would!

[jesster88]

May 22, 2015 10:02:43 GMT -5 erien22846 said:

I agree with pp that as long as lo still fits within the height and weight limits of the infant seat, keep using it for the nanny and she can decide if she wants to leave the seat in the car or not.

We bought an inexpensive carseat as a spare for grandparents and rental cars for DS. However, it is not as user friendly as more expensive models so I'm second guessing whether I'm comfortable with the grandparents using it. I will make them show me that they can properly tighten it before letting them transport my children alone. However, with your nanny having kids, I assume she's capable of properly tightening any carseat.

We went with the Safety 1st convertible. It's identical to the Cosco Scenera but has added eps foam. Models may have changed by now. It was around $50 on sale. Good reviews from carseatblog.com

I have a similar concern with grandparents and car seats. MIL will be looking for deals and while I am not worried about crash performance of cheaper seats, I am concerned with difficulty of proper use. The expensive seats are almost dummy proof.

[nannygoat]

@katylou91 I know nothing and am just taking a shot in the dark here, but if it were me I'd get the formula transition over with before worrying about the crib transfer. I don't know why... But that is just what I would do. Mostly because you have a set deadline in which it needs to happen.

[chicorojo]

@katylou91 I would try the crib transition first, I think she would be more comfortable still nursing before bed for the transition?
Also I have a trick I used with my first who was a great sleeper but hated his crib. It sucks and I had to spend 20 minutes in his room at night but... I filled a large winter glove with rice and when I would lay him in his crib I would lay it on his tummy. He would fall asleep and I would wait until his usual wake up time (for us it was 20 mins, it sounds like yours is 30) then I would remove the glove and leave. It seemed that if I passed that first wake up time he was good.
It just sucks having to stay in there to make sure everything is ok, but instead of me having to bend over the crib and keep my hand on him, I just did that.
I think I did that for about two weeks and he was able just to be laid in his crib.

[nannygoat]

@kc295905, I like the ones on the left. I'm not interior designer, though. So with a grain of salt I guess but I am in loooooove with your floors. So pretty!

[bdk0186]

@katylou I would try the crib now. I feel like the longer it goes on the harder it will be to break. Do you still swaddle or anything? White noise really helped us. Maybe start with naps and get her use to being in that room. I have a cosleeper still in our room that dd doesn't use. The other day for fun I put her in it to see how much bigger she is now then she was. She barely fits in it. Try putting a pool noodle or something under the cover to make her feel like the space is smaller.

In terms of formula, I'd just do 50/50. I don't think she will have much issues with this transition and if she does, start her with less formula and more bm. Seems like a big change to is, but I'm not sure it is for them.

[bdk0186]

@kc295905 what's the design for the bigger tiles?

[chicorojo]

@kc295905 I love the larger tile. The colors are beautiful, especially that green!

[bdk0186]

I like the larger tile on the left (darkest one?).

[nannygoat]

May 25, 2015 14:14:02 GMT -5 @katylou91 said:

Kcbunchofnumbers I like the tiles on the left. But I'm awful at designing/decorating so I'm not sure I would listen to my advice lol

It's just you and me. We can be horrible designers together come to us if you want to know what not to do!

[bdk0186]

Aww so cute! She is like wtf.
Mine wouldn't lay down flat long enough for a good pic. Either way it's crazy how big she has gotten

[happyfeet9]

I like the subway tile! The slate blue picks up some of the blues in the exposed brick and the flecks in your granite, but the light green goes well with your paint color. You really can't go wrong. Love the herringbone floor! You have great taste so you can't go wrong either way

[jesster88]

@katylou91 I highly recommend checking out the Ferber book from the library. The current edition has advice for cosleeping transitions. I don't think his method is any harsher than what you said you have already tried.

@kcnumbers i really like them all but i think I like the grey glass subway tile best.

[happyfeet9]

It's the lighter one that looks bluish grey. The darker one looks teal to me but that could just be my screen.

[mlee116]

@kc295905, I like the larger tile too! I would do one of the blues instead of the green, but that might just be because I'm on a blue kick lately I'm jealous of your kitchen!

[mlee116]

graybaby, I'd try to make the infant seat last as long as possible but then I'd just bite the bullet and get another seat. It'd be a PITA to switch the seat every single time, especially because they're in a convertible a lot longer than a bucket seat. Plus, and this is just my opinion, but moving the seat every time just allows for more installation error. I'd rather do it once and know it was installed correctly in her car and in my car. I bought a Evenflo seat for my mom's car for less than I spent on my Britax (I think it was around $100).

[amyface813]

@kc295905 I agree with the bigger tile. Would you go with just one color? I like the green.

Eta: oops I guess I was late to the tile party...

[erien22846]

@txaggie08 With two kids, I'd go part time. My female co-worker is part time and it works out great for her to shuttle kids to preschool/school/extracurricular activites. And you wouldn't have to make up hours after the kids go to bed. Don't get me wrong, life will be busy either way.

Working part time still gives you the abilty to work 40 hours if want and the flexibilty not to if you don't want to:-)

Not much advice on the PTO. That's just something you will have to get used to. If you're part time, do you have to work every week day? Or could you put in your desired hours mon-thurs and take friday off unpaid as a way to take time off without using PTO?

[mlee116]

@txaggie08, I have the same questions as erien22846. Do you get to pick what days you work or do you have to work every week day? Would you still have to pay the same amount for childcare?

Personally, I would jump at the chance to work PT. I did it when DS was younger and it was perfect. I liked being able to work and bring in some money, but it gave me a lot more time with DS. I worked 3 days a week, then 4 days a week. I loved having those days at home to spend with him and get things like drs appts done without having to take time off.

Unless your coworkers are going to be burdened by your new arrangement, I wouldn't worry about them. You have to do what is best for you and your family and as long as you're completing your work, its none of their business what you do!

[jesster88]

@txaggie08 I agree that pt sounds amazing.

[jesster88]

May 26, 2015 18:35:07 GMT -5 mgk207 said:

Help! Quick question, especially for those in warmer climates. LO is asleep, but the monitor is saying it's 85 degrees in there. I have a fan going, but I'm worried it's too hot for him. It's slightly warmer downstairs. Should I bring him down for a while until the temp goes down a little? The monitor is flashing a message that says, "temperature too high" 

I would bring him to a cooler area but we live in the midwest and 85 makes melt. Our monitor is by the ceiling so it is warmer than the crib but I try not to let it get above 75ish.

[nannygoat]

mgk207 could you open a window too? Just to get the air to circulate? I'd hate for you to have to wake him up but that's pretty warm.

[gradschoolmama]

May 26, 2015 20:19:57 GMT -5 @txaggie08 said:

May 26, 2015 20:17:24 GMT -5 @kc295905 said:

@txaggie08 part time! I work about 30 hours/3 days a week and it's perfect. And I only have one kid. and if you aren't working as many days you won't need as much pto? that's how I look at it I guess.

Me too. DH was somewhat concerned by it for some reason, and I wasn't sure if I was missing something.

It sounds ideal to choose you own hours too!

[pdxlaurens]

I couldn't decide whether to post this in the crafty mama thread or this one, hopefully you guys don't mind helping me make a craft decision. I'm making this mobile for my baby's room and originally made 15 strands of the cut out stars. This is what it looks like with 10 on it, do I put the other 5 on? Please excuse the shower in the background I needed to hang it somewhere at easy hand level to assemble!

[pdxlaurens]

Thanks htle07 and mgk207 that was sort of my thought too, I just kind of hated not to use them since they took awhile. Maybe I'll have to try linking the extras together into a garland for something.... I started this thing over a month ago so I'm excited to hang it up finally!

[jesster88]

I agree to leave it - cute!