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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...
New to MN: Advice on How to Dress an Infant (And Myself) for the Winter?
Asked by M.T. from Minneapolis
on September 21, 2010
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We just moved from Colorado and I have questions on how to dress our 7 month old son for the Minnesota winter. Although he was born in Colorado in February, he was in...
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- I agree with LAYERS. I wouldn't expect he'll be outside much - he's too little to play, so a snowsuit would be OK, just remember that they get very hot when strappe...
- You need a good snowsuit; I always liked the ones from Lands End and LL Bean. You'll need warm baby blankets, and I found that polarfleece ones were great for winter....
- We've lived in Iowa for 3 yrs., before that Denver for 8 yrs., before that Minnetonka, MN for 8 yrs., and before that Colorado Springs for 17 yrs., so I have lots of C...
How to Dress Child in Winter?
Asked by K.R. from Chicago
on August 8, 2007
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They say not to put winter coats on children because they will not fit saftely in the carseat, but they do you just make them freeze...I am confused on if once they ge...
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- I've only heard of this when the infant is very young (0-7) months. After that point, they typically aren't in an infant carrier/carseat--where you can use a fleece l...
- You are right about the fact that they shouldn't wear a coat in a car seat. Even if you adjust the straps there is still extra space in there to allow for the coat an...
- With all of 3 kids they get overheated (and throws up when they overheat) if they wear their jackets in the car. Each one of 'em always have a blanket to use that the...
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 ...
Winter Jacket and Snow Pants
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on October 4, 2008
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I am looking to buy a winter jacket and snowpants for my DS this winter. Any recommendations on brands or stores to shop at would be appreciated. Thank you!
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- I like Once Upon A Child, too. Got an adorable one-piece snowsuit there last year for my infant daughter, and it was only $6. Also, you might check out Saver's or Va...
- At this age go with a lightweight fleece one like from LLBEAN,REI, etc.. When older and actually plays in the snow go with Columbia if you can afford it.
- I believe in one piece snowsuits now that I've had them for my daughter for the last several years. Easy to get in and out of and warm. I buy mostly inexpensive clothe...
Any Suggestions on Where to Buy a Non Bulky Winter Coat Size 12 Mo
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on October 29, 2008
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Does anyone have a suggestion on where to buy a non bulky winter coat for my 9 month old daughter? All the winter coats I find are too bulky to fit into a car seat. I ...
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- REI has great fleece coats that I bought for my daughter's first winter. If you want to spend some $$$ you can get a Patagonia. I bought my daughter one this year an...
- we got our daughter's winter coat from land's end this year. it's a squall jacket so it's really warm (i think it's rated down to like 10/15 degrees!), but not at all...
- Hi J.! This is completely just FYI...my mom let me know this info last winter. I wouldn't have known if someone hadn't shared it with me :) For safety purposes ...
Fun Things to Do During Power Outages . . .
Asked by T.M. from New York
on June 27, 2009
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Hello everyone,
We had some crazy weather in parts of Connecticut today . . . and we ended up losing our power for three hours. My almost 5 year old daughter said ...
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- When the power goes out at my house we usually play board games. My fiance, daughter and I, automattically go to grab games when the power goes out, I've been doing t...
- Depends on the type of storm. Snowstorms are fun to watch. Better yet if you have a gas stove. My mom used to cook popcorn on the gas stove, and we used to make "bets"...
- Please look at Marbleworks, an award-winning battery-free construction toy by Discovery Toys. It was one of our favorites for a very long time. www.toysofdiscovery.com
Shoe Recs?
Asked by A.R. from Philadelphia
on October 9, 2008
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Can anyone recommend shoes for a 2 year old or a 5 year old? I am so used to them putting their crocs on all summer long and now we are back to cold weather. My 5 ye...
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- I love the Koala Kids shoes at Babys R US. They have 2 velcro strips, are easy to put on and come in many colors. I love crocs too and they are just as easy and cost...
- I only have daughters so i cannot really help with boy advice...but for your little girl...tiny fuzzy boots that slip on are so cute for winter :-) Santa actually wen...
- Mary Janes all the way. Get in black easier to match everything. Yes a pair of boots, fuzzy inside.
Moving from Texas What Winter Clothes Do We Need?
Asked by C.W. from Chicago
on December 6, 2009
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We are moving to Naperville at the end of December from Texas. We have never lived anywhere that it snows before and have no experience with cold weather. I have 6 yea...
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- i think others have covered the basics really well. yeah, it will be quite a shock for you guys if you're not used to cold weather. 30 degrees is cold but then when it...
- I just went out winter coat shopping for my oldest(8) this weekend. We found a great coat at Kohls, $120 on sale 40% off it still came to $72-just for the coat! Too m...
- Hi C.! I moved here 4 yrs ago from NC and it's really COLD! We get the snowsuits (pants with bibs) from Target or Old Navy, boots usually from Walmart, but Th...
Getting a Start on Christmas Gifts - Handmade for Little Kids
Asked by K.A. from Boston
on June 29, 2009
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I'd love some ideas for gifts I can make for my three girls for Christmas. I'm trying to be more economical this year (we spent a total of $300 for the girls combined ...
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- Hi, I am not the best sewer but made a new covers and pillowcases to match for their beds with sheets that I sewed together like a duvet. You could also make little pu...
- HI K.. I love handmade gifts! I loved someone's idea for pajamas. There's such cute fabric out there. You should check out Etsy. They sell things on there but you...
- I blog about stuff I make for kids. Some things I've made that my kids really enjoy playing with are felt board activities and felt food: http://thriftycraftmama.bl...
