Occasional Sitters & Drop-in Centers: Carters
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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...
Preemie Cloths
Asked by A.G. from Stationed Overseas
on September 18, 2009
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I am expecting twins in Feb, maybe sooner. I know they like to come early. I am trying to find the Carter brand preemie cloths. Since my husband is in the Military we ...
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- A., There are many places to shop in and around any post/base you are at in Japan. The culture is to bargin with their customers so don't even feel obligated to pa...
- Hi A., I am on Okinawa as well!!! I have seen some preemie clothes over at the PX on Camp Foster (where I am), but not very much. You could also try some of the...
- Hi A., congrats on the twins! I have a set of 14 mo boy/girl twins. They're so much fun! You are in for a ride. I found Carter's preemie clothes at babiesrus.c...
Trouble Finding Winter Coats
Asked by S.R. from Kansas City
on November 3, 2010
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I have been having some trouble this year finding decent winter coats for my kids. Everything I seem to find online is either ridiculously priced (I'm not going to spe...
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- We found the cutest coats at cosco of all places.. only 20 dollars and good quality with fleece lining.. Last year I bought from the gap too.. I think cosco has an onl...
- Target, Boston Store and Macy's is where I usually find cute coats, of course with Boston Store and Macy's I buy in Jan for the next year because then the coats are 50...
- The mom of the girls I'm babysitting told me that Old Navy has all their coats 50% right now and she got some really cute pea-coat style coats for them yesterday. I'l...
What Do You Put on Underneath Your Toddler Boy in Cooler Weather?
Asked by B.P. from New York
on June 18, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I have always put a onesie on my son in the fall, winter, and spring. He is now 27 months and has outgrown onesies. What do you put on your boys un...
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- I put my son in a t-shirt and then a long sleeved shirt. If they are sent to a babysitter or other homes (not sure of situation) the house could be very warm so then ...
- I never put anything on under clothes. What are you wearing under your's? Dress your son as you would dress yourself. Then, as he gets older, he can tell you whethe...
- i just dress them how i dress. sweaters long sleeved t-shirts. i never did undershirts. once they started crawling i took them out of onsies due to making my diaper ch...
Do You Put Your Kids in Comfy Clothes for Nap Time?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on January 18, 2012
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My mom called and told me I forgot to put 'nap clothes' in my son's bag this past weekend when my parents were watching the kids, that she had to put him in his pajama...
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- my daughter napped in whatever she was wearing and whateevr position i could get her to sleep in....i'd never risk waking her to do comfy clothes. She loves frilly dr...
- Only if they were in jeans....otherwise, what they had on was perfect.
- Nope.. Even in daycare they slept in their day clothes. They just take off their shoes. Heck they fall asleep in their car seats, ion the floor, in their high chai...
Best Gift for Mom of Preemie?
Asked by E.G. from Boston
on February 7, 2008
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I have a coworker who just gave birth to a premature girl. I think she weighs about 3lbs at this point. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good baby gift? I find that...
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- E., When my son was born, he was almost a month early. He was smaller than a premie for clothes, too. My mother in law had a fantastic idea that was inexpensive a...
- film time capsule hand/foot print card materials (she won't be this small for long) she will still need premie sizes once she can go home (the outfits will fir til ...
- There is really not much you can do about preemie outfits being to big but there are some stores that have extra small preemie outfits. I believe Babies R Us carries s...
Putting Toddler to Sleep Question to 'No Cry' Moms
Asked by J.W. from Portland
on October 11, 2009
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Hi Moms,
This question goes out to 'No Cry' Moms. I would like to know how/when you transitioned your toddler to going to sleep on their own. The easiest way for m...
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- I nursed mine to sleep as long as they nursed (2-1/2 & 4-1/2 years) and then snuggled them to sleep as long as they wanted after that (a couple more years, off and on)...
- Hi J., First, I don't think that 1 is too old to rock to sleep at all. I was still nursing both my boys to sleep at 1. My younger son (not including the one in my b...
- I rocked my little ones, and I also would lay down with them to get them to sleep when they were little. I think it ended at about 4 years old. The older they get, the...
