Backpack: Preschooler
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First Backpack!
Asked by A.R. from Seattle
on July 25, 2011
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My oldest daughter is starting kindergarten next month (so exciting!) I was wondering if I could get advice from all you mama's out there about what kind of backpack a...
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- I let my kindergartner pick one out at Toys R Us or Target in their favorite character. The rule is that once you pick one, it is yours for the year, so think hard ab...
- I would say let her pick. At that age it really doesnt matter-she isn't going to get much to bring home. It is so much fun for them to pick out one with their favori...
- Go to the store, pick out a folder, THEN go to the backpack section. Some backpacks are tiny, cute, perfect for kinder kiddos. But you can guarantee that a kinder teac...
3 Year Old Running Away from Me
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on May 5, 2011
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Any suggestions on how to stop my 3 year old from taking off on me? I'm at my wits end. Today he took off in a parking lot and I was so furious and scared that I spank...
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- Margie that is so funny. I have a good friend who also used (still uses with her grandkids) "Hands on the van!" She said she got some strange looks once in a while....
- we hold hands in the parking lot, no other options, freak out or not, we hold hands cars can hit little ones they don't see.
- They didn't have harnesses when mine were little, but hey had a leash that was like bracelets from their hand to mine, the velcro was heavy duty so they could not rip ...
Backpack for My Daughter
Asked by T.M. from Jackson
on August 17, 2011
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Hello All!
I'm looking for any suggestions on a backpack for my daughter.
She is going into Young 5's (which my son was just in last year so I know how much pape...
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- My older daughter has always been a fan of the featherlight Lands' End backpacks (my younger one prefers the small haul, but you're right, the straps are large-ish for...
- I have to agree with everyone who suggested LLBean backpacks. They are wonderful, and there are several sizes to choose from. They currently have the Original Junior p...
- I have just always used one from Target or Toys R Us and they have lasted just fine. I know you said that you don't like character ones, but they do have some pla...
Backpack Dilemma
Asked by D.M. from Detroit
on August 3, 2008
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Ahhhhh! The choices are endless!! What do you all feel about the backpack issue. Most kids I know get a new one every year with the current superhero of choice. Howeve...
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- When they are young K-2, I let them pick out the character backpacks. One thing is that they are sometimes smaller and they can't carry 20 pounds. The other things i...
- I am doing the same this year so don't feel bad. My son is going into 2nd grade but he had a plain backpack last year and didn't seem to mind. This year I want to get ...
- Well, none of my children's backpacks have ever made it through a school year so far (my oldest is going into 4th grade), so I say go for the spiderman. And then appar...
What to Pack in Backpack for Preschooler
Asked by L.R. from Jackson
on August 10, 2009
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It won't be long before my boy goes to preschool and I was looking for some tips as what to pack in his backpack for a full day at school?
Thank you in advance.
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- It varies from pre-school to pre-school, but usually they recommend a complete change of clothes labeled with the child's name on it, a second pair of shoes, a small t...
- Ask the preschool. He may not need anything. I send a backpack to pick up the projects and notes for the day. Most preschools will have a cubby-- where you can leav...
- I'd give him pbj and apple juice and some chips he likes if he doesn't like pbj maybe bologna cheese and lettuce, ham and cheese, and whatever he normally eats. spice ...
I Need to Find a SMALL Child's Back Pack!
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on January 28, 2012
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My daughters, when they were very young, had this adorable pink butterfly back pack. It was small, for 2 year old's little bodies.
My 2 year old son wants a back ba...
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- We have a store called spencers in the mall that caries little back packs like that. we got a teenage mutant ninja turtle one but they have a lot. I think I've also se...
- I bought this one for my son who is 3 for a trip on an airplane. It's pretty small, but big enough to hold papers and whatevery other crafts they bring home from pres...
- Have you seen those little monkey backpacks with the tail? The tail is meant to be kind of like a leash. You may be able to find one cheap on Craigslist, otherwise I t...
Hiking with 3 Year Old - Doable? Tips?
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on October 2, 2012
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My husband and I are going on a double date with a childless couple and we're bringing our 3 year old son. The plan is to go hiking though some parts of the trail wil...
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- How long is the hike? I take my kids on a 3 kilometer hike each fall. It takes a lot longer with a three year old. We'd take lots of rest stops and stop to look at ...
- i hiked with emmy. she was the kid that would whine to be carried in the mall, but while hiking that kid can wlak hours as long as she's picking up bugs, climbing up ...
- Not sure I'd do this with a childless couple... they're not going to understand how slow you need to walk, how many off-trail detours your preschooler will want to mak...
Flying with 4 Year Old
Asked by J.N. from Philadelphia
on August 13, 2008
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just wondering if anyone has any advice. I am flying with my 4 year old to Texas, and it is his first flight. He also has questionable ears, and has always had problem...
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- I think the other people had some good advice, the only thing I would add is don't take too much. You will probably have to walk quite a bit in the airport and your c...
- Hi J., Here are some web sites: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060816074441AATG3CP http://ask.metafilter.com/27153/flying-with-kids-without-los...
- J., You and your son will have a fabulous time flying! Four is such a good age for him to go on his first flight because he is going to be SOOO excited if you put a...
Help with a Headstrong 4-Year-old!
Asked by M.F. from Oklahoma City
on August 3, 2008
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I have an almost 4-year-old daughter who refuses to progress in potty training. I've tried every style of reward/repurcussion I could think of--good, bad, or indiffere...
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- You are not going to believe this but I have identical twin girls turning 4 in oct both of them refuse to poop in the potty both are very headstrong and i can tell y...
- I'm no expert, but when I was sure my daughter was just hanging on to her old ways and could use the toilet just fine, I took her diapers away. She sat in front of the...
- I am having the exact same problem! My husband is full-time military, fortunately he is home right now, but has to travel frequently. Jillian, who was 3 in February,...
4-Year-old Out of Control at Dr.
Asked by J.O. from Detroit
on October 21, 2010
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I am so upset. My 4-year-old ran around the Dr. office. He would not stay in the room. He even kept opening the door that led to the hallway outside. He was making l...
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- time to be in charge & FIRM. I really like Laurie D's suggestion about the backpacks....I had forgotten we used them, too! Still do to some extent...LOL....my son's ...
- When my sons was that age and younger they would do the same thing. I would be more frustrated with the Dr. than my sons when I took them for Dr. appointments. Firs...
- I had the same issue today with my child. My son is a very willful and energetic kid, and he loves to run wild when we go into public places. It is a fairly common b...
