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Onesis Question
Asked by J.S. from Detroit
on March 19, 2010
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I like for my 16 month old to wear a onesis under his clothes both for added warmth and the drooling factor. He drools constantly and even though he wears a bid I sti...
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- Hi J., My answer is simple: Carters - all the way - love the brand and not just for the onesies! You can find Carters at almost every major store you shop in, the cl...
- I have always found that the Gerber runs small. Carter onesies are my favorite. They always seem to fit the best and be a little more forgiving. My oldest daughter ...
- Hi J.: How funny that you posted this question because my girlfriend and I were just having this conversation the other day on how we do not like the Gerber onesies b...
Has Anyone Found Toddler Pajamas That Are Actually Comfy?
Asked by C.G. from Missoula
on October 23, 2010
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I am seriously irritated at how tight they make toddler pajama tops. Carters, Baby Gap, Old Navy, Children's Place, all of them. My 19 month-old little guy can't stan...
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- We put our kiddo to bed in soft comfy sweats - he didn't like the tight tops/bottons either.
- gotta switch to the 2 piece flannel ones from carters..they are very roomy and comfortable. Then you just have to find sock that your little one won't pull of at night...
- We just always went w/ the one-piece footed fleece pjs that you get at walmart...in a pack of 2 for $10.
Non Flame Resistant Pajamas Everywhere?
Asked by J.B. from Detroit
on March 28, 2010
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hi there,
can anyone tell me whats up with the new warning labels on all the pjs? i went to target to get some new pjs got home and noticed a tag saying :for childs s...
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- I don't like the idea of flame resistant jammies. I don't want the chemicals they use to treat the fabric next to my kids' skin for 10+ hours each night. Instead of tr...
- Flame resistant jammies are loaded with chemicals... I NEVER buy them if I can help it. They have so many bad things on them it's terrible. So you should always buy ...
- My oldest is almost 8 and I don't remember these tags ever NOT being on pajamas. I think pretty much every pair I've ever bought has had this tag, it's not a new thin...
When Do They Give up Their Lovies??
Asked by V.M. from Cleveland
on July 24, 2011
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I was going to ask this question today even before i read the My Little Pony back pack post. My Ds went to a sleep over last month with his lovey bear, like a small ...
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- VM, my son has had a koala bear lovey since he was two years old. He couldn't sleep without it, even to the point that we took it on all our overnight trips. That an...
- I always let each child decide when to give up their lovie. One - age 13 - still has it. I think it is cute -- sorry!! My others gave it up at younger ages --- but I w...
- My daughter is 31 and still has her stuffed clown on her bed. Of course she doesn't carry it with her but she still has a loose attachment to it. She stopped taking...
Feety Pajamas with Worn Tread
Asked by J.P. from New York
on March 1, 2010
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I have just been given several pairs of hand me down carters pajamas...the good fleece ones...in my daughters size! Hooray! The problem is, the tread on the bottom of...
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- make dots with puffy paint? (you know the kind, you get it at craft stores and decorate t-shirts with it?)
- I think you can use puff paint on most fabric--that should "grip" them up a bit. OR you can just cut off the footy part & have her wear grippy socks.
- We cut the feet off and wear socks then can take them off when they getr into bed. or you could just get them some houseshoes that are a bit too big and the sleeper...
How Do You Make Money off Your Kids Old Clothes? Other than Thread-up...
Asked by J.A. from St. Louis
on April 12, 2011
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What else have your tried? Is craigslist the way to go? A resale shop like Once Upon a Child or something?
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- I have sold clothing through Munchkin Mart. They do a big consignment sale 2 or 3 times a year. I made some money back. All the clothes must be on hangers and have ...
- We donate to the women's shelter and places like that where the children appreciate the Abercrombie and "in" clothes. We feel good about donating to someone who app...
- I would avoid Once Upon a Child. They don't give you a fair price for your clothing. Best bet would be to consign your clothes at one of the many sales. In KC, ther...
Keeping 1 Y/o Warm at Night
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on November 2, 2010
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I put my daughter in a long-sleeved onsie and a fleece footie at night, but unless she keeps her blanket on, she's frozen in the morning. The fleece (Carters) is thin...
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- Sleep sacs. I had my daughter in her grobag sleep sac until almost 3. My son is 18 months and active. The first time I put him in a sleep sac he got twisted, not he...
- Halo sleep sacks are THE BEST! In fact, I buy them for every mom-to-be because not many know about them. I don't know what I would've done without them when my daugh...
- If you don't mind spending a little more, check out the ones from LLbean. They are super soft and warm.
Pricing on Clothes at Garage Sales
Asked by T.O. from Chicago
on July 23, 2010
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We're thinking about having a garage sale and I'm wondering how to go about pricing some of my daughter's clothes. I'm thinking it's pretty typical for boys clothes (...
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- What I do is if it is a set I hang it up or tape it together and place it seperate from the other clothes. That way you can price them differently, we do a clothes lin...
- I always sell the nicer stuff on craigslist, it sells better, but otherwise what we always do is $1.00 for tops & shorts, $2.00 for pants, $2.00 for sun dresses, $3 fo...
- Guess I am out of the norm lol. If it's a nice outfit and you paid a lot for it I would put maybe $3 or $4 on it. You can always go down on the price. If it doesn't...
Baby Shower for #2
Asked by E.R. from Austin
on June 20, 2008
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I have a friend who lives out of town, but would like to come down and throw a baby shower for our second child. My DD is 19 months and will be almost 2 when the baby...
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- E., If someone wants to throw you a baby shower, let them do it. However it is inappropriate for the host or the mom to ask for gift cards only. Registering for ite...
- i agree that it feels weird (i'm in your exact shoes right now) and have asked for no shower, mostly because lots of other friends are having their first child around ...
- I have many friends with multiple children. We always have a small shower for them to celebrate the blessing of newest child. It is not about being able to provide f...
Hand-me-downs....
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on July 17, 2011
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When you get hand me down clothes for your kids, who gives them to you? Do you ask, or does someone just offer?
ETA: I am just curious - I hear a lot of moms on h...
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- Usually from really close friends. I don't think I would ask for them.
- I never ask for hand-me-downs, but if someone offers I pretty much always accept them. As for my hand-me-downs I usually look for a needy family and donate them to th...
- One of my closest friends here has a son that is 18 months older than my oldest son - she gives us 90% of his clothes....some still new with tags....when my kids are d...
