Preschooler: Carters
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Pull on Jeans for 4 Yo
Asked by K.R. from Boston
on May 5, 2012
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I checked past posts but wanted to see if anyone had any updated ideas. My 4 yo boy is typical height/weight but can't do snaps, zippers, etc. so I'm looking for pull...
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- my kids just pulled on regular jeans without undoing snaps, etc. at that age. My 8 year old still does. maybe they were/are super skinny??? with the elastic/butto...
- skip the jeans? My little guy is slim, and looks so darn cute in jeans, but he prefers "fast" pants. Anything athletic with a stripe down the legs makes him run fast...
- My daughter at that age always pulled them up as well. We had good luck with Lands End jeans and some Gap stuff. But she still doesn't prefer jeans, only when I tell h...
Potty Training a Resistant 3 Year Old
Asked by M.A. from Chicago
on May 25, 2009
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Hello Moms,
My daughter turned 3 in March. At the advice of my pediatrician I have not been very forceful with pursuing potty training as she always seemed to be r...
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- I couldnt agree more with MR......i just want to add that if she continues to take off her diaper to put her in a onesie. You can find them a target or carters. I di...
- I potty trained my twins a month before their third bday.i got the book at the library called "how to potty train your child in one day". Basically it's a potty party ...
- I 100% agree with Elizabeth and MR...When she is ready you will know and it will go MUCH smoother. Myt almost 3 1/2 year old wanted nothing to do with potty training....
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 ...
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...
Has Anyone Found Toddler Pajamas That Are Actually Comfy?
Asked by C.G. from Missoula
on October 23, 2010
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I am seriously irritated at how tight they make toddler pajama tops. Carters, Baby Gap, Old Navy, Children's Place, all of them. My 19 month-old little guy can't stan...
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- We put our kiddo to bed in soft comfy sweats - he didn't like the tight tops/bottons either.
- gotta switch to the 2 piece flannel ones from carters..they are very roomy and comfortable. Then you just have to find sock that your little one won't pull of at night...
- We just always went w/ the one-piece footed fleece pjs that you get at walmart...in a pack of 2 for $10.
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...
Once upon a Child
Asked by K.R. from Dallas
on October 8, 2010
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Hey all. I'm looking to unload a lot of little boys clothes that I have accumulated with two boys! My oldest is three, so I have lots of <3 year old clothes, in good...
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- I've actually had better luck with Kid to Kid and have felt like they have given me my money's worth. They're picky to a point but are more accepting of older seasons...
- I would recommend a garage sale, it takes a little time getting ready for, but you can definitely get at least $1 for each item. Then if you're willing to give "disco...
- When I have taken clothes there, I find each piece of clothing averages out to about $1.30 each.
Will She Ever Slow down Her Growth?
Asked by S.D. from Indianapolis
on March 3, 2010
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I have a 5 1/2month old that has always been at the top of the charts for weight and high for head and height. She is 23 1/2 pounds at 5 1/2 months, 27 inches. She h...
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- Wow! That's some milk you are putting out! Once she's crawling and walking, she's going to burn up some serious calories. Breast milk is the best food for her and s...
- every kid does it differently my son was born big but gained soooooooo slowly he was almost off the chart on weight. he was only 19 lbs at a year and he is not quite 2...
- LOL. She sounds fine to me. Its just hard on you to carry all that weight around! My son gained 4 lbs a month until he was around 9m. When your baby starts moving ar...
Announcing Baby #2 to Family
Asked by L.S. from Omaha
on August 6, 2010
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So after trying to conceive our 2nd child for 1 1/2 years, we just found out this week that baby #2 is on the way! I was looking for stores/on-line catalogs to purcha...
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- We found our T-shirt a Babies R Us and Target. Congrats!
- Diapers.com has them. That's how we announced our second as well. Congratulations on baby #2!
- While on family vacation in Iowa in December we stopped at the outlet mall in williamsburg and I am not sure if it was oshgosh or carters but they had big brother shir...
Looking for Elastic Waist Long Pants (No Zipper, Etc) for My Toddler
Asked by J.E. from Sacramento
on January 31, 2008
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My almost 3 year old will only wear pants that have an elastic waist - no zippers, snaps or buttons. This is fine with me and it makes it easier for him to get them o...
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- Have you tried Walmart? I only put my kids in elastic waist paints for easy potty access, but they would where the jeans with the elastic. Maybe the Carters Outlet in...
- I found some good pants at Penneys, they have a pretty good selection too. I have a two year old boy and I get a lot of styff there for him.
- I agree these are the best type for potty training. I am going through the same thing with my 3 year old. I have had luck at the Childrens Place and Carters. By now th...
