Preschool: Carters
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What's the Deal with Preschool Teachers Not Being Allowed to Apply Sunscreen?
Asked by J.B. from New York
on May 27, 2010
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My almost 4 year old's preschool teachers just sent home a note telling us to make sure to slather our kids with sunscreen in the morning when we drop them off because...
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- I would ask but this year in OH they made it a law that preschool teachers are not allowed to give kids hand santitizer anymore. Our preschool always had the teachers ...
- My daughter was in preschool just last year (08-09) and her preschool would apply the sunscreen that we provided. We're in TX so it could be a state by state thing. ...
- I was once told it's because the schools don't want to be sued by parents whose kids may or may not have been touched inappropriately (inadvertently or not) by the tea...
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...
PLEASE HELP Get 3 1/2 Year Old Girl Dressed!
Asked by J.D. from Huntsville
on October 26, 2006
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Hi- It is like pulling teeth to get my daughter (who will be 4 in December)dressed in the mornings. This all started with her saying that her shoes weren't comfortabl...
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- Hello J., I have a four year old daughter and we go through very similar things (she likes to wear swimsuits and flip flops year round!!) Depending on the situat...
- My sister always told me to pick my battles wisely. I understand that you and your daughter have a difference in taste but atleast she is putting on shoes and cloths. ...
- This sounds like such a familiar scenario. My daughter is 5 and we still have these issues. First of all, choose your battles. If she wants to wear something that d...
Sleep Sacks
Asked by V.T. from Dallas
on May 12, 2009
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I love my Halo sleep sacks and my daughter won't go to sleep at night without one on. The problem is I don't love the price at $19.99 each from Babies R Us. Does any...
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- I don't know if you sew, but if you know someone who does, they could use one that you have now as a template for a pattern and probably make you bunches at a reasonab...
- I agree! Those things are too expensive. Anyway, I begged my mom to make some for me. If you can sew or know anyone, that is the cheapest route.
- You could try some of the children's consignment stores-- but I would definitly call and ask them prior to driving to all of them!
Kids Shoes - Question About Shoe Brands
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on August 17, 2011
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I normally buy Stride Rites and other high quality shoes for my kids. I had 30% off at Kohl's and bought a few pairs of Sketchers and Carter's shoes. I need opinions...
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- I've never felt like sketchers held up. Carters we've had good luck with they've held up and my boys are rough on shoes.
- Never felt sketchers for girls held up that well but the boys seem to last better. Actually, that might just be because my daughter would wear them all day at school w...
- I buy whatever fits them at Goodwill that they will wear. Really, they grow out of them so fast anyways. Sometimes, they prefer the cheaper shoes over the fancier ones.
Footsie Sleepers
Asked by C.D. from San Francisco
on May 21, 2009
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My son just turned 2 and is still wearing the footsie type sleepwears. However, his toes are big and are wearing off holes in the footsies. I am shopping for more bu...
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- You can buy them online in every size, and get some good deals, too. I liked the footsie sleepers a lot, because my kids would never wear slippers in the mornings befo...
- Hi C., My six year old has some that I bought at Target this winter in the regular boys' department. Of course, they may not carry as many now as they are out of se...
- Hi C. I don't think you have to stop wearing those footsie PJs at any age, I have even seen them for adults, although I wouldn't wear them, I think some do :) howev...
Where to Get a Decent Raincoat for a Child?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on September 26, 2011
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I've been looking for a new one, maybe even something with a liner, but all Target, WalMart and Kohls have are those plastic junky ones.
Any suggestions?
Jeans for Skinny Two Year Old Girl
Asked by C.R. from Seattle
on June 21, 2010
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Hello,
My daughter is almost three but is petite. She wears jeans that are 18-24 months but they are too big in the waste and we have to roll them (otherwise she wa...
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- Try GAP, Target and Old Navy. They all carry adjustable waist jeans. The Gap Skinny jeans are FABULOUS! My daughter is 4 and can still wear her size 2T skinny jeans fr...
- Children's place has the best adjustable jeans I have found. I love them because they look like mommy and daddy's jeans. No butterflies or gum drops. Just good sturdy ...
- Hello, My 7 year old daughter can still wear size 5 pants and 4 tops...I know your problem exactly. There were very few jeans that my daughter could wear. She end...
4 Year Old Daughter Devastated
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on December 14, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I could cry for my daugther right now....She is 4 years old and last week announced that she wants to wear her big girl panties at night. She is potty train...
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- A good way is to get waterproof sheets. If your using a convertible crib you can use baby fitted sheet to fit the mattress. One from Carters is $12. Of course doing th...
- We had my son wear his underwear over a pull up. Maybe that would be a good comprimise.
- Hi J., My daughter was still wearing her pull up at age 4 almost 5 her pediatrician told me to stop giving her liquids 2 hours before bed and surprisingly she said ...
My 20 Month Old Keeps Taking His Diaper Off!
Asked by K.L. from Orlando
on May 31, 2008
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He's 20 months old and started showing interest in his diaper & privates. But now, he always wants to take it off. I started having to use the wide clear tape and tape...
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- Hi K., Sounds like he may be ready for the potty. I'm no expert but if I were you, I'd go for it. My daughter used the potty on her own, I was not in the room, the ...
- Hi K., My son did the same thing around that age. He did not want a diaper on and wanted to run naked. I thought it was a phase and considered normal at the ...
- Your son is "telling" you he's ready to be potty trained. Just go with the flow.... Instead of diapers switch to pullups, or the training underwear with the rubber pa...
