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What Is with All the Skulls on Boys' Clothing?
Asked by K.J. from Chicago
on September 3, 2011
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I went to Target to buy some new clothes for my 4.5 yr old. I'm buying sizes 5-6, so he's crossed from toddler into little boy. It was so hard to find cute clothes w...
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- http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Boys-Tops-T-shirts.html & http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Clearance/Boys-Tops-T-shirts.html If you haven't ordered from them before O...
- Because people purchase it. It is a trend. Younger kids want to look like the older kids they see looking "cool" (in their own minds)and skulls have been around fo...
- They're even on baby clothes. I think it's gotten ridiculous. You know, a friend I graduated with went on to art school, and you know what he's doing now? Designing...
7 Years Old Fears
Asked by S.L. from Rochester
on January 5, 2013
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My son is going on 8 years old and he is scared to do anything alone. He has this fear that is beyond control. He can't go upstairs to use the bathroom (there is onl...
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- I'm sorry, being afraid in your own home, to the point of crying and screaming, when you're nearly 8 years old is not normal, nor is it a phase. It's normal at age ...
- This happens to a lot of children around this age. The 7 and 8 year old is starting to realize life is just not what they thought it was and there is inner struggles ...
- Perfectly normal. In fact we had a 10 year old over for a play date today and she was afraid to go upstairs by herself to get her bag to leave without someone going wi...
Backpack for Kindergarten Student
Asked by I.H. from Dallas
on August 2, 2012
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Hello Ladies!
What is the best backpack for Kindergarten student (5 years old)?
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- Like someone else said: Gap or Children's place. I would avoid Target. Really cheaply made and lots of lame corporate advertising. If Disney Princess or Nickelod...
- LL Bean- expensive but durable. Not the little one though bc it needs to fit a folder.
- i wouldn't recommend a smaller one...they are carrying folders and papers in it, why would you get one that those wouldn't fit in without crumpling them or folding the...
Jeans for Very Slim Boy?
Asked by S.R. from Dallas
on December 13, 2008
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Hi Moms...I have a 52lbs, 10-yr-old son who is very slim...actually skinny...and I have the hardest time finding jeans to fit him. When they fit in the waist, they're...
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- Hi...mine is a slim/skinny boy too. Everyone time I'm in Walmart, I'll look through their jeans. They do have slims but they do go fast. The waist is adjustable. I...
- I have a very slim 7 year old. WE use the Gap jeans with the adjustable waist. They do not seem to bunch up on him at all. I will say though that you need to try on...
- I have the same problem. Mine will be 10 after the first of the year and is only 44 pounds. Pants are so hard because to get the correct waist size they are short. T...
Car Seat for Young Toddler
Asked by V.G. from Minneapolis
on December 10, 2008
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We are searching for a car seat that will be the last one we buy. Here are the criteria we're looking to match: converts to a booster, under $200, AND (the biggie) ha...
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- We have an Eddie Bauer - not sure which one - but it was under $200 and converts to a high back booster and he fits in it with a winter coat on a regular basis (not a ...
- Like the other posters have said...it is unsafe to put them in their carseat with a thick jacket. We all live in the Twin Cities so we understand the cold. I put my 19...
- We just bought our second nautilus. Both my boys are tall (95-99%iles) but thin. I love this seat for the safety (can use the harness for much longer due to the high s...
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...
Backpack or Messenger Bag for 4Th Grader?
Asked by N.Y. from Dallas
on July 18, 2012
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Sorry if this question sounds petty...but backpack or messenger bag (over the shoulder)? We've always bought my daughter the traditional backpack for school. She's g...
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- My daughter has carried both and likes both. She will be in 8th grade this year. If your daughter carries a backpack, make sure the straps are set properly. If she ...
- LL Bean... has GREAT school bags. AND it is warrantied for life, and you can return it if it gets broken and they send you another one for free. Both my kids have LL...
- Definitely a backpack to distribute the weight evenly.
Clothing for My Son Who Has Grown Out of His 5Ts
Asked by G.M. from Phoenix
on March 15, 2010
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Hi there,
I know this may be a ding dong question, but this is my first time buying clothes in the bigger boys sizes for my son. It was so easy when he was a toddle...
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- My oldest son has this problem. He needs an 8 in the waist & a 10 in length (he is 8 y/o). So I buy him 10 slims or 10 regular with the adjustable waist (incase he gro...
- The sizes still are close to the age. You just now go to a different department and buy size 6. It does seem that the length is too short while the waist in the next...
- Try XS (4/5) at Children's Place. That worked for my son after the 5Ts. Or straight 4's might work from elsewhere....
Diaper Bag Suggestion for Twins
Asked by D.R. from New York
on March 2, 2008
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Hi Mommies!
I have almost 8 month old b/g twins and I need a suggestion for a good diaper bag. I currently have one from Target that resembles a doctors bag...it ...
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- Check out the Vera Bradley diaper bag..it is lightweight and has tons of pockets in it...plus you can stuff a ton of stuff into it. I personally don't carry the diaper...
- i have 3 in diapers (older boy then b/g twins). i use a backpack style diaper bag and only carry the essentials. it is not stylish, but it is functional! if i think i ...
- Hi D.- I don't have twins, but an almost 2 year old little girl. Right before she was born, my husband bought me a beautiful baby bag by coach. its extremely room...
Seeking a Way to Help My Daughter Lose Weight.
Asked by R.T. from Dallas
on April 30, 2008
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I'm the mom of a beautiful, but overweight 10 (soon to be 11) year old. I could really use some input on how to help my daughter lose weight. I send her lunch to schoo...
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- Have you seen a doctor to make sure she doesn't have a thyroid problem?
- the best thing you can do is speak with your doctor. see if they can refer you to a child nutritionist. also look in your are for gyms that allow children your daught...
- If your daughter is truly overweight then this is very serious. Type 2 juvenile diabetes is way up in our society and it is completely preventable. Your daughter may...
