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Buying Pants for Skinny Kids
Asked by I.X. from Los Angeles
on October 10, 2012
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So my two-year-old is third percentile for weight, 15th for height. Needless to say she still wears many 12-18 month old clothes. The problem I am having is jeans. ...
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- Buy the 2T with the adjustable waistband and put longer shirts on her to cover the scrunched up waist. We survived that stage with adjustable waists and diaper pins. ...
- My ten year old is super skinny as well. I've always just done the normal button jeans with the adjustable waist, but he usually just pulled them on and off without u...
- I would say the adjustable pants, but I have only seen them with a button and zipper. She will either have to learn to wear those once in a while or stick with leggin...
Costco Worth It?
Asked by M.G. from Chicago
on January 9, 2010
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What is really worth buying at Costco? We'd be interested in products for babies and kids, as well as food. I don't have time to stand there with a calculator. I can ...
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- Great responses! I didn't see anyone mention the free samples! We go at lunchtime and my kids love it. It's easy to fill their little bellies! If your watching cos...
- i have had a card at Sam's and Costco. Still have Sam's but not Costco. It is worth is if you want to buy name brands in bulk but I have found that Sam's is less exp...
- My family really loves Costco. My allergy medicine (Zyrteck) is $15 for an entire year's worth. For $15 I can get about 1 month's supply at Walmart. The food is fan...
Keeping 9 Month Old Warm at Night- Sleep Sack?
Asked by J.Z. from Minneapolis
on October 2, 2008
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Now that the weather is getting cooler I'm wondering how to keep my son warm at night without a blanket. He has some fleece footed pj's, but that doesn't seem to be e...
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- There are sleep sacks that have long sleeves, I can not remember where I found them (Target, Walmart, Babies R Us). I used them till she was 9 months (but then it was ...
- The sleep sack may or may not work for your son. Mine did fine with his until about 6-7 months old. Then it just made him mad because it confined his movement. They do...
- Dear J., My son is all over the place when he sleeps as well & has never used a blanket. We purchased an oil filled radiant heater that we placed across from his crib...
Keeping a 1 Year Old Warm This Winter
Asked by R.D. from Austin
on December 4, 2008
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Hello Ladies,
I was wondering what you all do/have done to keep young ones warm when they are sleeping if they are too young to know about keeping covered with a blan...
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- Hi R., I have a 19 month old son and we use blanket sleepers. It's the jammas that have the feet and are made of fleece. They seem to keep him pretty warm. We co...
- Have you tried the pajamas with enclosed feet?
- My 1 year old sleeps in fleece feety pajamas and that does it for him. You can layer some thin clothing under that or just a onesie depending on how cold her room get...
Best Clothes for Newborns?
Asked by S.K. from San Francisco
on November 9, 2007
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I am a first time Mom-to-be and am a little overwhelmed by what kind of baby clothes will be the most comfortable for my newborn - any ideas?
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- Onsies!!!! Onsies are wonderful short and long sleeve. I dont know if your having a boy or a girl, I had a girl in July of this year, everyone was buying her these cu...
- I loved the gowns when they are newborns. Late at night when your changing your little one, it makes it really easy! No snaps or buttons to deal with. Enjoy your ne...
- Do you know if you will or are having a baby shower? If so, you will get LOTS of baby layette things this way. For myself, I liked using "onesies" (the bodysuit type o...
Selling at Once upon a Child
Asked by C.D. from St. Louis
on November 22, 2011
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Hi. I'm wondering what people's experiences have been with selling at once upon a child. They said they pay you 30-40% of their sticker price (maybe 40% for things wit...
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- I've had much better luck at the consignment sales (but some are better than others). If you have a lot of name brand things, you'll do better at Once Upon A Child, b...
- I've sold stuff several times, and I won't do it again. The girls who work there act as if they are doing you a favor. They value brand names way more than what's in s...
- It is very simple, of their sticker price. If you paid say 40 dollars for something last year it is now used and dated. So they may only be able to sell it for 5 dol...
Where Do You Shop for Kids Clothes?
Asked by J.L. from Pittsburgh
on March 12, 2012
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I tried to go clothes shopping today for my kids (daughter is 4, son is 2) and left so frustrated! I went to Kohl's because I had a coupon and they usually have great ...
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- Everywhere. Old Navy has cute things and they have 50% off (or more) at the end of a season. I got my friend's DD a cute jacket for $1 because I bought it in the sprin...
- I have been known to purchase children's clothes from Old Navy, Younkers/Bon Ton, JC Penney, Walmart, Kohl's, Target, Gymboree, The Children's Place (I don't have a lo...
- Sometimes I hit Kohl's, but agree that some seasons there is nothing cute. (and I always find that Jumpin Beans runs small, so buy a size up) I also try Target, Old N...
Daughters
Asked by E.A. from Los Angeles
on September 16, 2011
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Hi Moms
I am so excited after 2 boys I was blessed with our 1st & last daughter!!!! I feel like a new mom because my youngest is 5 & I have never had a girl before. I...
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- Sigh, I was too practical when my daughter was a baby, dressed her mostly in leggings and cute T's, thinking she would wear dresses later. Now she'll only wears jeans ...
- I have 2 daughters, so I don't really know differently - i am sure boys do many of the same things or things pretty similar. My girls also do plenty of "boy stuff" and...
- Oh, how fun! I had three boys before I had my first girl (I then had 2 more girls!, so 3 of each, in that order). My first daughter loved hats. I had hats for her for ...
22 Month Old Won't Keep Clothes On!
Asked by J.M. from Bangor
on May 19, 2010
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Please help! My 22 month old DD strips down bare naked every time I put her in her crib (nap time as well as bedtime) and then goes to the bathroom all over her beddi...
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- How about getting extra pairs of footie PJs and cutting off the legs and arms to keep her cool, but the zipper is still in the back?
- Have you tried having her tested for touch sensitivity? Some people are born with an extra sensitivity to anything binding, or pushing against their skin. I think my o...
- First off, that is pretty funny - aren't kids the darnest? I'm guessing she is old enough to appreciate a treat (perhaps a sparkly sticker) and maybe you can bargain ...
Problem with Keeping Socks on My 8 Month Old
Asked by L.A. from Washington DC
on November 14, 2008
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My 8 month old will not keep his socks on (common problem - I know). It wasn't a big deal, but now that it's starting to get cold, I want him to keep his socks on. W...
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- We use the Target brand Robeez type shoes to keep socks on, my 9 month old can't pull those off so the socks stay on. Jen
- Ever since my daughter was an infant, I've used the Carter's bubble socks. You can get them at the Carters Outlet or Kohl's. She is 2 now & can barely get them off. ...
- robeez! they are the best for that age!
