Swim Teams: LL Bean
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Sand Embedded Swim Suit
Asked by L.O. from Provo
on July 14, 2009
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So we just got back from the beach and my daughters swim suit has sand embedded in it. I've tried washing it, shaking it, soaking it. Nothing works there is still sa...
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- We had the same thing happen at Bear Lake last summer. I actually posted the same question on here. I really did find anything that worked. The swimming suit still ...
- I don't know where you bought the suit, but the same thing happened to us when we went to Hawaii. I simply sent it back to the company (LL Bean) and told them I wante...
- I would cut it (close to the seam probably would be best), get the sand out, then sew it back together.
Back-To-School Backpack Help
Asked by A.M. from Rochester
on July 21, 2009
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My son will be entering the 4th Grade...Last year he had to lug an agenda (3-Ring Binder) with him everyday...on top of his lunch box...and in the winter snow pants an...
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- A., What might help is a fold-up 'dolly' that would stay in his locker and come home on days when he has a heavy load. I have one that will support a backpack or so...
- be sure to check with your school to see if they allow the wheeled ones..some schools do not..we live in a small town in upstate ny and our grade school wont allow the...
- Hi, I have had My own LLBean one for 20 years. Buy the right size one for him, and its the last backpack you will ever buy. He will even take it to college with him....
Swimming Suit for Curvy Women
Asked by J.D. from Sioux City
on May 12, 2010
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I am in need of a new swimming suit for this summer. I am nursing and very curvy (36G) and I am having a hard time finding a nice swimming suit. The swimming suit do...
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- I also recommend Lands End. They may not have suits up to a G cup, but the cup sizes run VERY LARGE. The suit ran large also. By the measurements they gave, I neede...
- I'm right there with you. The exact same size! Not to mention exact same age. Wow no one is like me. Anyways. I just get a swimsuit everywhere and smash and mash into ...
- I see Target has some cute one pieces out- check them out I think they were in the 30 to 40 dollar range- I could be wrong but they looked good.
Winter Pants and Sizing!
Asked by J.V. from Chicago
on November 13, 2008
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So, I bought my 9 month old daughter a 6-12 month Columbia down bunting suit for this winter. She is already too long for me to use the feet covering. Luckily, my mot...
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- My cousin use to work at a children's boutique and always taught me there age plus 3 months is the size to get. So if she's 9mo + 3mo= 12mo and your cutting it close f...
- They grow everyday. Buy big and spend as little as possible. Go resale shopping and use hand me downs.
- I used those stroller sacks in the winter. You can stuff a blanket in there with them too. Mine only wore a coat that way. I used a sling too in the winter for do...
Gym Locker Question
Asked by V.M. from Cleveland
on February 21, 2012
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I've been trying to take my kids swimming at our YMCA more so we all stay active. I"m getting very frustratred wtih how small the lockers are. There is room to hang...
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- Hi! My daughter's answer is to use more than one locker! Actually, she says a lot of the swim team girls use more than one locker now that our Y got those little ones.
- I put my coat, clothes and purse in one locker (with a lock, and the kids' coats and clothes go in an unlocked one. As for towels, we take them out to the pool area so...
- When we go to the Y is is always full and other lockers are not available. The one thing some of the parents do is to put the stuff in a locker in the adult locker roo...
Recommendations on Infant Life Jackets
Asked by C.M. from St. Louis
on February 21, 2009
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Hi girls,
I'm looking for an infant life jacket for my 15 month old boy who weighs about 24lbs. I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations on brands or style of...
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- Hi C.. We used the LL Bean Discovery brand last summer on my 2 year old who was about 26lbs at the time. She didn't complain a bit, and I felt safe with her on the boa...
- I am not sure if you knew this or not, but there is a Missouri law that states "Children under 7 years of age must wear a USCG—approved PFD at all times while on boa...
- Hi C.~ This may sound weird, but I don't plan on buying a life jacket for my son (22 mo) for a long time. Life jackets can actually CAUSE drowning b/c of the way they...
What Do You Do About Sunscreen for a 9 Month Old?
Asked by T.B. from Chicago
on May 21, 2008
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I've heard mixed info on putting sunscreen on babies. What do some of you do? Has anyone found a type that is safer for little ones' skin?
T.
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- I have used Water Babies with all my children. It stays put for a good while too. I haven't heard of any bad things in doing this... except possible skin reactions b...
- At my daughter's 6 month appointment our ped said that a mild sunscreen (neutrogena, water babies, etc.) was fine and recommended. My daughter is now 16 months, and w...
- i used and still use water babies for my 23 month old and my 8 month old. i put it on like 20 minutes before we go outside and then reapply 2 hrs later if we're still ...
Is Sun Clothing a Good Buy ?
Asked by A.H. from Atlanta
on April 30, 2008
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Has anyone used sun shirts and trunks sometimes called rash guards? If so, what did you think about them? I was wondering whether these products are worth getting or not.
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- I have used "rash guard" shirts for my kids every year for 7 years. We live in SC and go on two week beach trips. The shirts are comfortable and allow them to stay o...
- I just got a beach umbrella at Costco that is SPF rated. I plan to sit under it while we are in Florida -- because I am very fair! An SPF rated umbrella may be good ...
- hey A., i have 2 little boys, one that is 26 months and one that is almost 7 months. so, my little one hasn't had the chance to really be in the sun yet, but my ol...
Personalizing Kid's Stuff
Asked by S.K. from Los Angeles
on May 25, 2011
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Hi Moms,
What's the best, most cost effective way to personalize the kid's belonging? My daughter wants her name on her backpack (see personalized backpack from Disn...
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- Personally I do not like personalizing backpacks, hats, sweaters etc. for young children. Why let everyone know their name. A few nuts running around out there. ...
- Just a thought..maybe the "Yudu"?
- Just wanted to reiterate that you don't want to put your child's name on the outside of a backpack for obvious reasons. I got my son a preschool backpack from Pottery...
Bath Time
Asked by V.M. from Boston
on April 9, 2010
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My son is 3 and 1/2 and in the last two weeks he all of a sudden does not want anything to do with the bath.I went and bought new soap cause he said the other would gi...
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- sounds like something may have scared him - some kids this age suddenly get a fear that they will be sucked down the drain (especially if they recently started potty t...
- I would switch to the shower and keep it as fast as possible...you just scrub him down, then out he goes. No biggie. I am sure he will eventually get back to realiz...
- A couple things we've done to try to make bath time fun are bubbles by 'California Baby'... our daughter just loves them. Also, getting a new bath toy (nothing expens...
