Cold & Flu: LL Bean
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Preparing for First Grade
Asked by J.D. from Boston
on June 16, 2009
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Hi Moms,
My son will be starting first grade in September and I'm trying to prepare for it. We home schooled for Grade K because we didn't have public K in our town...
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- Usually the schools either post a list or send home a list of supplies needed- in first grade school usually supplies what they need to use there, you will need to hav...
- Hi J.- My son is just finishing kindergarten in Springfield, MA. I have a daughter who is two years older. I have found that with regards to supplies it is best to ...
- You need to get the specific school supply list from the school. Each school and sometimes each teacher have very specific requests. Did you enroll your son already? I...
Good Bedding......
Asked by W.M. from Nashville
on December 28, 2010
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Hi ladies!
We are in the market for a good down comforter and would like any advice or suggestions you may have. We plan to put a duvet cover over it but want a rea...
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- I just got one from Ikea. They have a pretty big selection. And I chose synthetic vs. feather because of the reasons you stated. You can find them at Ikea for your ...
- Company Store hands down...if you are on a budget..they have tons of discounted items, too (I go to the factory direct store in La Crosse, WI). The other great thing ...
- When I was younger (like over 20 years ago) people advised me to buy the very best down comforter I could afford because it would last forever. I though " Oh sure" b...
Hands So Cold They Turn Color.
Asked by K.G. from Minneapolis
on October 24, 2007
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I have a 9 year old that get very cold hands during the winter. I have tried Columbia brand, hand warmers, isolated gloves that are waterproof, doubling up gloves,we h...
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- Try buying some stretchy gloves(Target has them on sale for 1.50 this week) and having your daughter wear those inside of her regulary mittens. LLBean has great mitte...
- I can't help you with the keeping hands warm thing, but a friend of mine always had cold hands and feet, and especially when she spent anytime outside...she couldn't k...
- My hands get pretty cold in the winter when I play outside with the kids. I started using the little heat packs that my husband takes hunting with him. They work for...
A Question for All My Other 'Cold Weather Friends'...
Asked by A.S. from Detroit
on December 13, 2010
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It seems like I'm the only one that has the problem where my legs get and stay cold all day long! Everyone around me seems to be fine. My upper body stays warm, but no...
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- HA! I wear underarmour under my jeans. All winter long I wear underarmor, jeans, technical fabric shirt, OutdoorResearcg first layer on top of that, 2 jackets, a hat, ...
- I went to Old Navy and got some men's long underwear to put under my jeans. That helps, but my feet are frozen pretty much from Dec-March, no matter WHAT I wear on them!
- LEG WARMERS! They are mostly for teens, but you can find them at Target and Marshals in the sock area. Also, I have a blanket in my drawer which I wrap around my legs,...
Infant Pajamas
Asked by B.K. from New York
on November 16, 2010
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I am looking for extra warm footie pajamas for my 5 month old. My now 4 year old son used LL Bean footies when he was an infant and they were super warm and thick and ...
How to Dress Infant for Cold Weather
Asked by M.H. from Chicago
on September 25, 2006
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My daughter is 6 months old and the recent cool weather made me realize we'll need some warm outerwear for the winter months ahead. I'm wondering if other moms can te...
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- Thanks everyone for the great advice! I'm due in about a week and a half, and I was wondering the same thing about this winter. Thanks for starting the dialogue, M.!
- OK, here's my little secret. I found the cutest, most convenient fleece snowsuit from LL Bean. I tried EVERYTHING! This is all fleece with a hood and the feet and h...
- Hi- i have two boys thirteen months apart and I found that with a baby still in car seat, the easiest thing for winter are the car seat jackets. You dress the baby...
Ill-fitting Long Underwear!!! Ugh!!
Asked by J.T. from Chicago
on January 18, 2012
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I desperately need to find "underlayers" that fit!!! I have tried Wal-Mart's, Target's, Kohl's, and even LL Bean's. NO BUENO!! The cheaper ones I listed are all too...
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- I know what you mean. The ones I have on right now are the same. I think they expect you to wear warm socks with the thermals so they make them shorter for the socks t...
- Much to my husband's amusement I don't use underlayers. He thinks it is funny that I will cry about how cold I am but not do a thing to prevent it while he is layered...
- I like cuddle duds when I wear long underwear. I'm maybe half an inch shorter but much heavier and the length on an XL is good for me. I have a long waist so I tend ...
Cold Weather Must-haves?!?!
Asked by X.M. from St. Louis
on September 30, 2010
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I recently moved from Puerto Rico to Missouri. Not used to the cold weather and I have a 2 month old baby. I want to have everything I need for my baby before the wint...
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- Loved Bundle Me by JJ Cole, they make a lite version that I used here in TX since our winters don't get too crazy but I would use that and a winter knitted hat. On da...
- Agree with Bethany on the onesies. You can get a 4 pack of long-sleeve ones at a Carter's store for about $10. Worth every penny. At that age (we're in Indiana, s...
- I agree with long sleeved sleep sacks! Carters has the best, in my opinion! I'm sure there is a store near you (usually in outlet malls) so get on line and look. I ...
Please Help! What Cold Weather Clothes to Buy?
Asked by J.T. from Chicago
on September 5, 2011
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My husband, 4-year-old son, and I just moved from Texas to Crystal Lake, Illinois. I think it goes without saying that we do not have clothing for the upcoming colder...
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- We are in Michigan so we know all about cold temps! The best thing is to layer up. I would have as many long pants/jeans and long-sleeved t-shirts as you have shorts...
- Layers! I don't know for sure how cold you are talking but I live in new England so we get pretty damn cold. I suggest ll bean for winter boots, coats, and snow pants....
- I hear you- I'm a big baby about cold temps too...and I live in New England- lol Layers, layers, layers. I have silky (not real silk, thermaskin) long underwear. Th...
Coughing Associated with Allergies/asthma???
Asked by T.A. from Chicago
on November 11, 2008
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This allergy thing is all new to me as we got my daughter tested a couple months ago and she is allergic to EVERYthing except for food. With that in mind, once we put ...
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- Down is a common allergen. Sounds like the the cough is asthma in reaction to the down. I would either get rid of the down or get an allergy cover for it
- It has gotten colder lately....do you have a humidifier. The dry air causes a cough at night. Mine also contracted some kind of little bug that causes coughing as we...
- T. You may also want to try MSM in a powder form. It is amazing for Allergies and Ashma. I use it for my daughter who is slightly allergic to her dog. you can re...
