Aches & Pains: LL Bean
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Back-To-School Backpack Help
Asked by A.M. from Rochester
on July 21, 2009
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My son will be entering the 4th Grade...Last year he had to lug an agenda (3-Ring Binder) with him everyday...on top of his lunch box...and in the winter snow pants an...
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- A., What might help is a fold-up 'dolly' that would stay in his locker and come home on days when he has a heavy load. I have one that will support a backpack or so...
- be sure to check with your school to see if they allow the wheeled ones..some schools do not..we live in a small town in upstate ny and our grade school wont allow the...
- Hi, I have had My own LLBean one for 20 years. Buy the right size one for him, and its the last backpack you will ever buy. He will even take it to college with him....
Son Complaining of Leg Pain
Asked by C.P. from New York
on May 1, 2008
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HELP! My middle son, David (3 1/2) has been complaining of leg pain. It wakes him up at night and he cries saying "Mommy it hurts" I ask where it hurts and he said "...
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- Hi, My brother when he was younger' between 5 and 9 had the same exact thing. He would wake up and cry because his legs thobbed with pain. He was a very active boy...
- Hi! My daughter (now 7) had and occasionally still has the same thing. I used to have the same pains as a child myself and my mom always put Bengay on it! LOL. It ...
- It may be nothing, but why risk missing something that could be dangerous if ignored? Call your doctor!! If only because it's waking him (and you) at night, and your...
Backpacks for Preschooler
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on August 3, 2010
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I'm pretty sold on getting a backpack from LL Bean for my 3 year old. She's starting preschool in the fall. She's very petite for her age (30 lbs and 39 inches). I'm h...
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- I have the Junior from LLBean for my 2.5 year old and it is PERFECT! Super washable, takes a beating, and the perfect size! Definitely worth it!
- I would look at the measurements, and then put some stuff together on a table and see if you think it will all fit...........since your daughter is small, you don't wa...
- Crafts are the big thing to consider with a preschoolers backpack. My oldest had a jr backpack (she is also petite) and pretty much every project had to be folded to ...
Questions Regarding Daughter Starting Kindergarten
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on July 8, 2010
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My daughter is starting kindergarten this fall and I have a few questions for moms of 1st or 2nd grade girls. This may seem strange but what kind of backpacks and lun...
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- Although I have a boy, rest assured that character backpacks and lunch boxes are very common, even in 1-2nd grade (all I have exp. with so far!). Also, lots of the g...
- Both of my kids have had the same Land's End backpacks for three years now, and they are still not wearing out! They cost a bit more in the beginning, but you will abs...
- my daughter will be in 1st grade and had a princess back pack for kindergarten and so did most of the other girls and boys, well a character i should say! Some of the ...
PLEASE HELP Get 3 1/2 Year Old Girl Dressed!
Asked by J.D. from Huntsville
on October 26, 2006
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Hi- It is like pulling teeth to get my daughter (who will be 4 in December)dressed in the mornings. This all started with her saying that her shoes weren't comfortabl...
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- Hello J., I have a four year old daughter and we go through very similar things (she likes to wear swimsuits and flip flops year round!!) Depending on the situat...
- My sister always told me to pick my battles wisely. I understand that you and your daughter have a difference in taste but atleast she is putting on shoes and cloths. ...
- This sounds like such a familiar scenario. My daughter is 5 and we still have these issues. First of all, choose your battles. If she wants to wear something that d...
Anyone Wear Men's Jeans?
Asked by K.A. from San Diego
on November 11, 2011
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I am so sick of trying to find jeans that fit me! I'm tired of them all being those thin "fashion jeans" with spandex that offer virtually no warmth when it starts get...
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- I have not tried mens jeans. But just an idea--have you ever tried the flannel-lined jeans from LL Bean? I haven't but my camping-type friends LOVE them!
- I love mens' jeans. I have a very straight shape, and there's plenty of room for my hips. I love that they come right below my navel- not low-rise, but not mom jeans...
- I would also like to voice my endorsement for levi's 501s. They are harder to find now. I understand your pain in trying to find jeans for a curvier body. Not long ago...
I Need Clothes!
Asked by F.M. from Lincoln
on January 19, 2011
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Does anyone know where i can buy a Petite stretch pant in a short?
Does that make sense?
I need a Petite Short for slacks. I can find Petite's, but I always have ...
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- I always have luck in the petite section at Kohl's for pants. If you want a little higher end brands I have been having amazing luck at Marshall lately with petite le...
- If you know the brand and style of the one you already bought and liked, you may want to check www.amazon.com . I've had lots of luck there for specific bras, etc.
- Go back to the store where you made your find and speak with the store manager. Really play up how much you love their store and are looking forward to shopping there....
Excema Treatments
Asked by J.D. from Grand Rapids
on August 26, 2008
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Moms, please help! My 2 year old son has terrible excema, the back of his legs, wrists, and elbows are red and itchy. I have asked my doctor what to do and he sugges...
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- I don't know what your thoughts are on natural remidies but I would highly suggest taking your son to a Naturopath. My legs itched like crazy and then I went to Dale ...
- Allergies are a good place to start looking for causes. That said, though I have never had eczema, from an herbal perspective, the following herbs are said to have ...
- My 9 year old had luck with freederm in the past. www.freederm.com Last year it was bad and had to go with something stronger to get it under control. I have used A...
Hate Being in Style. Need Jeans That Are NOT LOW CUT
Asked by D.S. from Houston
on January 29, 2011
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I just bought myself some jeans but these were capris and I love my rockies. I dont have $20 a pair to spend on rockies right now. so I bought these capris at a garage...
In Need of an Appropriately Fitting Bathing Suit Top
Asked by K.J. from Nashville
on June 20, 2010
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Hi mommies. I have a question about finding a good bathing suit top. I was what some would call blessed before I became a mom. However afterward, my chest grew even...
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- been there! i would actually cry in the dressing rooms! i looked for over 2 years. I finally went to sears where they have lands end. they have tops that have extra su...
- Lol! I was going to respond "try Land's End!" and then read the other responses. If you have a Sears store near you, they may carry some in the store, and even if th...
- I am putting in a vote for Land's End also. In contrast to what some other's have said, in my personal experience, their suits run big. I wear a 36DD bra, and a 12-1...
