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If you have any sewing skills, you could make a simple slipcover that stops an inch or two short of the floor. I would wrap the arms in batting to hide the metal frame, drape my fabric (inside out!) over the chair, folding and pinning wherever a seam was needed, then sew along the pinned lines. A seamstress should be able to sew a slipcover for less than reupholstering the whole thing, if sewing isn't your thing. Also, a lightweight fabric would show every lump and bump underneath, so choose something in an upholstery weight or double-up. And if you use an easy care fabric, you'll be able to throw it in the wash when life gets messy.

I tried carrying my things in a pouch inside the diaper bag for a few months, but realized that was kind of backwards for a working mom. Now there's a pouch of diapers in my bag and I couldn't be happier.

I use a large purse with a zippered divider. My stuff stays on one side (phone, wallet, notebook, sunglasses, iPod, etc) and the babe's stuff goes on the other (2 diapers, wipes, burp cloth, and book). There's plenty of room to drop in small toys and a waterproof pouch with a sippy cup and snacks when we're going out.