Swimming: 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.
Sunscreen/summer Tips for My Little One
Asked by S.E. from New York
on April 9, 2013
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our weather here has been pretty screwey lately.. we really didn't have a "spring".. it basically went from freezing to summer.. its 80degrees today. first day since ...
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- I use California Baby (unscented/sensitive skin). I also use the UV protected swim shirts if it's a beach/water type activity. I do my best to have my kids wear a s...
- I asked my dermatologist this when my son was born. He said no sunblock for babies under 6 months. Then, he said to buy Neutrogenia with Helioplex because it is the ph...
- We use neutrigina spf 50 or 55. Applied every 30 -45 mins. Clothing - swimsuits now have SPF 50 built into them -hats have SPF 50 in them ( I had hair less kids...
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...
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...
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...
Name Brand Clothes
Asked by K.C. from Cleveland
on September 23, 2012
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This may be a dumb question and I am not trying to be mean (I am just being curious), but are name brand clothes that much better than off brand clothes for the money?...
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- I think it's more about what people prioritize in their life - whether it is a certain label or brand, just because of the name, or if for them, there really is a subs...
- I think name brand clothes wear/wash better. I have 3 boys, so I buy clothes to last (GAP, Polo, Gymboree, etc). I am also an excellent sale shopper, so I can get na...
- Years ago, my daughter wanted a pair of Ugg boots for Christmas. I refused to spend that kind of money on boots for a (at that time) rather young teen. Well, she's n...
