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Cribs, Car Seats, Bob Revolution, Nordic Cab? Ugggg.
Asked by P.L. from Hartford
on March 8, 2010
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Anyone have a car seat, baby jogger, stroller, crib, glass baby bottles, co-sleeper....any product for a new baby.... that they love? I am overwhelmed by the choices....
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- Mimjumi BPA free bottles BabyHawk carriers Sprout Shell Covers Earth Mama Angel Baby Organics (hands down the best for nursing moms) Rockin Green detergent or Soa...
- Oh where do I start?! I can make so many recommendations for what I love that it will make your head spin. Funny thing though, I already shared a list of my baby must ...
- When I was shopping for a car at the end of last year and was worried about the chemicals in the "new car smell", I found a website that appears to be a very good reso...
Ve Geat Backpacks
Asked by P.L. from Boston
on August 6, 2010
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Hi Moms. So I'm thinking about getting an LL Bean Rolling original backpack for both my boys (7 and 4) for school this year. I hear they have great quality and if a...
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- Hi! My son, now going into 4th grade, has had the same LLBean rolling backpack since half way thru 1st grade after his other no name pack fell apart. I highly recomm...
- L.L. Bean's quality is like no other! I didn't have the wheeling backpack, but growing up I did have the traditional, and my traditional backpack lasted 8-12 grades no...
- I do not know about the backpacks specifically but all 7 of my kids and nephews have LL Bean duffle bags for their luggage! My oldest kids are 18 and 15 and have had t...
Car Seat and Diaper Bag
Asked by M.T. from Austin
on July 25, 2011
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Hi! I'm looking for a convertible/combination car seat. I want one of those that can be used from 22 lbs with the 5 point harness and then remove the back and be used ...
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- for the diaper bag id actually just get a regular backpack that has different zipper pockets and use that. that is what we are using and its soo much easier because i ...
- Your child will not go from an infant seat to a forward facing seat, you will need a convertible. Most kids outgrow the infant seat between 4 and 8 months, and you can...
- Check out my website and see if you would like any of these bags tgat can be monogrammed. People really like the org. utility tote. www.mythirtyone.com/JennH Everyth...
Need Lots of Advice! New Pregnancy
Asked by C.B. from Cleveland
on January 15, 2010
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We just found out we are pregnant with #3!! A few things I'd like to ask for some advice on are, 1)What types of slings did any of you use that you loved? My 2nd baby ...
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- C., As I write, I'm expecting #5... and yes, there are still questions I have, feeling that are differnet or that I don't remember, and wonders running through my h...
- Hi C., Congratulations! I think one of the joys you will find is what good friends your two that are close in age will be when they are younger! It is a blessing ...
- Hello! I also highly reccomend going to Le Leche League meetings. Informative, fun, a little time to get out just you and baby...great support system. The LC I met ...
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 ...
Gym Locker Question
Asked by V.M. from Cleveland
on February 21, 2012
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I've been trying to take my kids swimming at our YMCA more so we all stay active. I"m getting very frustratred wtih how small the lockers are. There is room to hang...
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- Hi! My daughter's answer is to use more than one locker! Actually, she says a lot of the swim team girls use more than one locker now that our Y got those little ones.
- I put my coat, clothes and purse in one locker (with a lock, and the kids' coats and clothes go in an unlocked one. As for towels, we take them out to the pool area so...
- When we go to the Y is is always full and other lockers are not available. The one thing some of the parents do is to put the stuff in a locker in the adult locker roo...
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...
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 ...
