Toddler: LL Bean
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L.L. Bean Vs. Lands End
Asked by M.H. from Raleigh
on June 27, 2011
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Another mom's question about best backpacks got me thinking about diaper bags...it has been 5 years since I had my last child, and I need a new diaper bag. I want one ...
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- I don't know about diaper bags but the ll bean backpacks have a lifetime warrantee. I still have the one I got 20 years ago and they recently replaced it's broken zipp...
- I had the Lands' End diaper bag years ago and loved it. We have it stored somewhere now and by the time we were done with it with our son child, it still looked as goo...
- We got a monogrammed Land's End diaper bag as a gift and it was SO durable. My son (8) still uses it for trips and for his stuff. It's navy and not like a baby bag at...
Recommend Backpack for Preschooler
Asked by A.T. from Columbus
on February 5, 2010
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My daughter will be starting preschool in the fall and I was wondering if you could recommend a backpack. Does your son/daughter have one you just love? Is it worth it...
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- LL Bean, YES! It is good quality and worth the price. If at any time it gets old or ratty looking or broken, they also replace it for you free. A backpack with wh...
- Make sure that what ever one you get is small and your child can easily carry it. I don't think that at that age she would need one except to carry her lunch, snack, ...
- I still have my original "Jansport" backpack from my freshman year of High School, they will always be my favorite!...we always have a need for a backpack at my house....
Flying with a 15 Month Old
Asked by K.G. from Los Angeles
on April 8, 2008
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My husband and I are going to Europe this summer with our 15 month old daughter. Needless to say, we're a bit anxious about the long plane trip. Any travel tips from...
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- Both my sons have done multiple flights too and from Australia and trust me I know how to do a long haul flight with toddlers (and on my own no less)! Most of the adv...
- I think the other gal covered everything pretty well, but one bit of advice, make sure you change the diaper literally right before you get on the plane (anytime you t...
- We have found that THE best way to have a good flight with a child is part preparation (as discussed in other responses) but to also SUCK UP to the flight attendants!!...
12 Month Snow Gear
Asked by T.M. from San Francisco
on February 8, 2009
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Hello Mommies!!! My husband & I are planning on a South Lake Tahoe vacation and have a 1 yr old. We were wondering where to buy or rent her gear for cheap, since we w...
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- Hi T.- If I were you I'd either borrow from friends or go to thrift town in pinole-they have tons of ki snowgear so cheap like uner 5$ an you can just give it away or...
- If you go to www.onestepahead.com they have winter gear on clearance.. my daughter is only 2 months but we got a snow outfit on there for 12-18month size that was half...
- if you want to buy it I would try resale shope. There is one in Danville, Small Fry Shop, that has snow gear. If you want to rent, try calling some of the rental sho...
Question
Asked by K.N. from Boston
on December 14, 2007
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Hi MoMS,
I HAVE A QUESTION AND NEED SOME IDEAS. MY QUESTION IS, MY FRIENDS SON IS COMING HOME FROM SERVING IN IRAQ FOR CHRISTMAS. HE WILL BE COMIMG HOME FOR 5 DA...
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- K. - first -- give your friends son a BIG hug and thanks for serving our country! If you have an L.L. Bean store near you, I would go to them and tell them exactly wh...
- Dear K., Throw a coming home get together and have the guests contribute to the cost of the boots. Even if people don't agree with the invasion they suppo...
- Hi, I like LLBean stuff a lot, but find the prices very high. I always check their sale inventory on-line, and often find good deals, especially now when they are hav...
Snowsuit for 1 Year Old
Asked by C.F. from Boston
on October 5, 2010
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I am looking for some advice on what snowsuit I should get for my 1 year old. two pieces vs 1 piece? polyester or down insulation?
This is my first baby.
Thanks
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- We went for the one piece for his first two winters and would recommend it.
- If she were potty trained I would say 2 piece, but since she is probably still in a diaper a 1 piece should be warmer. Where I live it can get warm while there is sno...
- If its just to help against the cold, 2 pieces. If its for playing in the snow, then bibbed overalls are better so snow doesn't end up in the diaper!
Ve Geat Backpacks
Asked by P.L. from Boston
on August 6, 2010
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Hi Moms. So I'm thinking about getting an LL Bean Rolling original backpack for both my boys (7 and 4) for school this year. I hear they have great quality and if a...
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- Hi! My son, now going into 4th grade, has had the same LLBean rolling backpack since half way thru 1st grade after his other no name pack fell apart. I highly recomm...
- L.L. Bean's quality is like no other! I didn't have the wheeling backpack, but growing up I did have the traditional, and my traditional backpack lasted 8-12 grades no...
- I do not know about the backpacks specifically but all 7 of my kids and nephews have LL Bean duffle bags for their luggage! My oldest kids are 18 and 15 and have had t...
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....
Preparing for First Grade
Asked by J.D. from Boston
on June 16, 2009
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Hi Moms,
My son will be starting first grade in September and I'm trying to prepare for it. We home schooled for Grade K because we didn't have public K in our town...
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- Usually the schools either post a list or send home a list of supplies needed- in first grade school usually supplies what they need to use there, you will need to hav...
- Hi J.- My son is just finishing kindergarten in Springfield, MA. I have a daughter who is two years older. I have found that with regards to supplies it is best to ...
- You need to get the specific school supply list from the school. Each school and sometimes each teacher have very specific requests. Did you enroll your son already? I...
Backpacks for Preschooler
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on August 3, 2010
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I'm pretty sold on getting a backpack from LL Bean for my 3 year old. She's starting preschool in the fall. She's very petite for her age (30 lbs and 39 inches). I'm h...
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- I have the Junior from LLBean for my 2.5 year old and it is PERFECT! Super washable, takes a beating, and the perfect size! Definitely worth it!
- I would look at the measurements, and then put some stuff together on a table and see if you think it will all fit...........since your daughter is small, you don't wa...
- Crafts are the big thing to consider with a preschoolers backpack. My oldest had a jr backpack (she is also petite) and pretty much every project had to be folded to ...
