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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...
New Diaper Bag Needed
Asked by E.C. from Orlando
on June 19, 2009
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Hi Moms – I am in desperate need of a new diaper bag. I’ve hated my bag since the day I left the hospital with my daughter. The Columbia bag is always falling over...
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- Get a back pack. Fits everything , usually has front and side pockets,can put it on your back for hands free and the straps can go over the stroller
- It is so important to love your diaper bag. Otherwise it will frustrate you to no end. I started out with two that I hated. Then, when my daughter was about 9 months ...
- Hi E. ~ I loved my diaper bag from Vera Bradley. They come in many different colors and most shops always seem to be "retiring" a color, so you could probably find one...
Winter Coats and Car Seats
Asked by M.H. from Charlotte
on January 11, 2011
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Hi Moms,
I have been having a problem lately with getting one of my kids buckled in his carseat when he is wearing his winter jacket. I loosened the straps as loos...
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- You should never use a jacket that requires you to adjust the car seat straps. In an accident that jacket will collapse, leaving the straps way too loose. The chi...
- It's unsafe for him to have a jacket on in the car anyways so just take it off of him.
- How old is he? I have never had this problem with either of my kids. You could try unzipping the coat once he is in the car, maybe that would give him the space he nee...
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...
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 ...
Britax Roundabout/***Carseat Cover*** - Edited
Asked by E.H. from Minneapolis
on November 29, 2007
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***EDITED*** After reading the responses, I guess I should have specified that I'm looking at one of those backless elastic covers for a car seat that has the little f...
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- I will also recommend the Marathon! Many friends have wished they got that first instead of Roundabout, saves money in the long run. I have been so happy with mine, ...
- Hi E., I don't have a Britax, so I can't tell you which covers fit those. BUT, I do know that those things (you mean the elastic ones that create a sort of "lid," rig...
- I'm pretty sure bunting bags only fit infantseats and not convertible seats. When you switch to a convertible carseat your pretty much into snowsuits,or winter coats ...
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...
Northern Mamas - Best Winter Jacket for Us?
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on October 29, 2011
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Hi mamas - in responding to another post I realized that I *still* after 36 years in New England do not own a proper winter jacket. I have along dress coat which I wea...
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- OMG! I did the same thing! (12 years in Seattle before I bought a proper coat!) I cannot TELL you how much happier I am now that I am actually WARM in the winter...
- I like something loose and a little baggy. You can layer sweater/turtleneck/flannel shirt underneath it. You want to be warm (trap air pockets) without over heating ...
- I have an LLbean jacket that would be perfect for what you're looking for it's called the Faux-Shearling Coat (it comes in jacket, coat and boot length). The coat ...
Looking for a Diaper Bag That Will Last
Asked by A.P. from San Francisco
on February 12, 2010
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I am on my second diaper bag and my son is only 9 months old. We purchased a JJ Cole messenger bag style and it started falling apart a few months in so we traded it i...
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- I have been carrying a diaper bag for 20 years (disabled 20 year old dd) and I have used just about every one on the market. In my opinion, you are spending WAYYYYY t...
- Hi Momma- My sister has a 17 month old son and has had the same diaper bag since he was born. It is an Eddie Bauer, and she loves it. He has spilled on it, played in ...
- I have a SkipHop diaper bag that I've had for 2 1/2 years and it still looks news except for a little fuzz that has gotten stuck in the velcro. A good friend of mine ...
Summer Vacation Ideas
Asked by C.F. from Dallas
on May 26, 2008
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We are new to Texas and are from NC where the beach is 3 hrs away, would like some ideas what to do with my family, we have a 3 year old who loves the water and so do ...
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- Texas has lots of state parks and many of them now have "beaches" because of the appeal of having a lake with a beach area. Check with Texas Parks & Wildlife for whic...
- IMO the best beaches in Texas are on Mustang Island/Port Aransas (which are just outside of Corpus Christi). As for the bathing suit, I have recently had luck with La...
- We moved here from NC about 20 yrs ago and we miss the convenience of hopping to the beach in 3 hrs. Great thing about Dallas is that the airport is fantastic and...
