Swim Teams: Carters
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Onesis Question
Asked by J.S. from Detroit
on March 19, 2010
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I like for my 16 month old to wear a onesis under his clothes both for added warmth and the drooling factor. He drools constantly and even though he wears a bid I sti...
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- Hi J., My answer is simple: Carters - all the way - love the brand and not just for the onesies! You can find Carters at almost every major store you shop in, the cl...
- I have always found that the Gerber runs small. Carter onesies are my favorite. They always seem to fit the best and be a little more forgiving. My oldest daughter ...
- Hi J.: How funny that you posted this question because my girlfriend and I were just having this conversation the other day on how we do not like the Gerber onesies b...
Where to Buy Children's Swimsuits This Time of Year?
Asked by D.W. from Minneapolis
on November 6, 2010
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My 7- and 1-year-old girls are in swimming lessons and loving every minute of it! They're both also having growth spurts and unfortunately their swimsuits are looking...
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- Saw some at Target this morning...both on the clearance rack and the regular children's clothing area.
- Have you tried looking online? I would say that would be your best bet since you'll undoubtedly have a very hard time finding any in stores in November.
- I'm pretty sure Lands End sells them online year round. And if they don't fit you can just return them to the lands end shop in your local Sears.
Where Can I Get a Swimsuit for My Toddler?
Asked by N.O. from Chicago
on January 4, 2007
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Hi,
I'm starting swim lessons with my daughter next week. Any ideas where I can get her a swimsuit??? I've looked on line at Target, Penny's, Sears, Babycenter, B...
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- Hi N., I was just in a Target over the weekend. They had all the kids swimsuits out. They just might not be online yet. I don't know if you want to go into the s...
- I bought my daughter a cute one piece yesterday at Target for ten dollars. They had some cute two pieces as well. I was kind of surprised to see them out so early, b...
- Gap.com just released their spring line. I know they have at least two suits.
Which Undies to Buy for Potty Training?
Asked by C.S. from Cedar Rapids
on March 25, 2010
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Hi Mamas ~
My son just turned 2.5 years old, and he is pooping and peeing on the potty when he feels like it. No pressure from us. He is our first child, and I have...
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- I agree with Tiffany B. -- get something he will LOVE and he won't want to pee on it. AND, he won't want to put diapers on ever again. Wearing them will almost be like...
- I wouldn't worry about getting training undies. I would get him regular undies. It seems like he would like those better any way.
- I just bought regular undies for our daughter. she did wear pull ups, so initially we put those on her...but she just acted like they were diapers. So a friend suggest...
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...
Skinny Kid Clothes
Asked by A.S. from Philadelphia
on April 15, 2011
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Any idea best places to get skinny/slim clothes. We have done old navy for jeans (thank god for adjustable waists!) but athletic type pants and shorts are a problem...
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- I feel your pain. My 4 year old can still wear 24 month shorts except for the short part! My favorite place for slim stuff is Crazy 8. Somehow it never seems to loo...
- old navy is good but so is childrens place. i would also checks some places like sears which also carry slim sizes. I know it is hard with the shirts as I have a skinn...
- My 5 year old still fits 3T -- in the waist-- length is obviously too short. We've had good luck with Tea Collection. There boys clothes seem to be cut pretty narrow....
What Did Your Son Wear for His First Birthday??
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on February 18, 2011
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I see so many cute outfit for girls (sigh!!) but for boys the choices are so very limited. I am sure there are other moms like me who have looked around for cute outfi...
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- Our son wore a fun tie dye shirt and jeans. :) It was bright, colorful and festive just like that day!!
- I buy a lot of my boys' clothes from Crazy 8 and Old Navy. My oldest wore wranglers, boots and a camo shirt for his 1st bday (he was walking by bday) and my youngest ...
- Crazy 8 has really cute boy clothes. Would have to dig out photos to tell you what mine wore 7 years ago though.
Great Diaper Bags?
Asked by H.H. from Los Angeles
on September 16, 2010
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now that I have two kids, I need a bigger, better bag. My friend had one that was also a back pack or shoulder strap. Anyone know of a great bag?
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- I always get big stylish beach bags, so that i dont feel so frumpy, then once i get back into my little purse, i have an extra library/shopping/beach bag
- I love the Skip Hop diaper bags that you can find at Target (probably available other places as well.) I can pack a change of clothes for both of my boys, 4 sippy cup...
- I have 2 toddlers (1.5yr and just turned 3). The traditional diaper bag was/is handy sometimes, but I think the bag itself took up more space than the contents I need...
Looking for a Diaper Bag That Will Last
Asked by A.P. from San Francisco
on February 12, 2010
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I am on my second diaper bag and my son is only 9 months old. We purchased a JJ Cole messenger bag style and it started falling apart a few months in so we traded it i...
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- I have been carrying a diaper bag for 20 years (disabled 20 year old dd) and I have used just about every one on the market. In my opinion, you are spending WAYYYYY t...
- Hi Momma- My sister has a 17 month old son and has had the same diaper bag since he was born. It is an Eddie Bauer, and she loves it. He has spilled on it, played in ...
- I have a SkipHop diaper bag that I've had for 2 1/2 years and it still looks news except for a little fuzz that has gotten stuck in the velcro. A good friend of mine ...
1 Year Old Birthday Party
Asked by A.H. from Milwaukee
on February 21, 2008
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I am wondering if anyone has any creative ideas for my sons 1st birthday party....things they did, themes, games, food, etc? He will be turning one in July and just w...
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- Try www.birthdaypartyideas.com they have anything and evrything for party ideas! For my son's party we did a king of the sand castle theme! I made a sand castle c...
- I'm big on parties for kids - I never had them growing up - so I want my kids to have them from birth on...even if the can't remember them, we have the photos. I usua...
- I did a teddy bear theme for my daughter. I even baked a cake shaped like a bear head. I still have pictures of it. It was so much fun to do and seeing that I added to...
