Vintage & Collectibles: Infant
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Ever Bought Yourself a Toy for Kids?
Asked by C.L. from Minneapolis
on January 12, 2012
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My 12-year-old son is really into Legos. As you may have seen, Lego has come out with kits aimed at girls (there has been some criticism and backlash). My son was br...
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- Go ahead and get it. It is something fun you can do with your son.
- I do love American girls, but all I've bought for myself are some collector edition barbies, including one that looks like me!
- I saw those Lego kits at Target earlier today and loved them myself - thinking of adding some of them to my daughters birthday wishlist. She has the pink box set alre...
Best Baby Shower Gift You Received
Asked by J.B. from San Antonio
on October 11, 2008
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I am invited to a baby shower for a woman who's first child goes to school and after-school care with my own children. Her first son is six and she is pregnant again ...
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- I don't know how soon you need a gift, but I ran across something called a "mommy pot by gail" it is a short flower vase, perfect for the flowers that the kids pick. ...
- my standard gift to moms is a spoon, baby hangers and electrical plug covers. These are necessary items and cost maybe $10 -$12. Go to the Dollar Tree for gift wrap an...
- Okay, so I had a baby 5 months ago, and there were two really cute ideas I got, one was a blanket cake, she used cloth diapers and bought two blankets that matched our...
My Baby Girl Is Turning ONE!!! Please Help!
Asked by J.H. from Dallas
on January 19, 2008
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My baby girl is turning ONE next Friday, January 25th! I am stumped on what to get her... Do you have any good ideas? She got so much for Christmas that I am just lost...
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- When my daughter's turned one my husband went to Things Remembered and bought each of them a silver jewelry box that he had engraved. I also bought them each collec...
- What if you just opened up an ERA (Education mutual funds account that grows TAX FREE!!!) or other mutual fund account on her behalf. Explain to everyone that you ...
- check out www.lillianvernon.com and click on the kids section they have lots of personalized items that are keeksakes K.
Homemade Baby Blankets, Soft Blocks, Babybooks
Asked by L.Z. from Chicago
on March 29, 2009
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Hi Mama's looking for some advice. My girlfriend makes beautiful baby blankets, soft blocks, nursing covers, babybooks, and various forms of homemade stationary/lette...
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- Two places in Oak Park might work. We love Geppetto's Toy Box on Lake Street. They may be interested in purchasing her items, since they support vendors of high-qualit...
- tell her to get on etsy.com. they sell gorgeous hand made stuff from all of the world! great prices. i shop on it and a friend here sells sweaters on it. i've bought b...
- L., Where are you located? I chair a craft show in Aurora in December if she is interested I can put her on the list to contact in december. Those items would go ve...
Advice on Overly Generous Grandparents
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on September 23, 2009
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I need some advice in regards to my children's grandparents who insist on being overly generous. There hasn't been a time that can be recalled where the grandparents h...
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- My mom did the same kind of thing on a very small scale. She would bring little candies and stuff like that. One day, when my daughter was older as soon as my mom wa...
- S., I am in somewhat the same position as you. My sweet MIL and FIL shower our girls with gifts and cards often. My husband and I figured out that they were doi...
- I'd say to let it pass and just let everyone enjoy the giving and the getting. If they get to an age where they inappropriately demand a gift or ask where their gift i...
Baby Got Zapped by Electrical Charger for Vacuum!
Asked by J.E. from Los Angeles
on April 7, 2011
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13 Month old got a hold of the rechargeable dirt buster vacuum, pulled the plug from the unit & put it in her mouth while it was still plugged in to the wall. Ambulanc...
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- I was shocked when I was little and just knew not to do it again. Unless your child has an underlying heart or neural condition, the current available isn't enough to...
- I would suggest you call your pediatrician since you're still concerne. That's what they're there for! We're not doctors, so we can't really tell you if she's ok. ...
- My little sister took an antique hat pin and barette and shoved them in a wall outlet. She MELTED them together...and all was just fine. She's loopy...but it has not...
Hey Mommas....Need Help with Christmas Shopping for a 6 Year Old Boy!
Asked by C.F. from Chicago
on November 23, 2009
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Hi there! I am in need of help with creative ideas for Christmas shopping this year. My son just had his birthday Nov 20th so I really have a hard time with this toy...
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- In addition to all the other great ideas, it would seem to be common sense to buy him less for his birthday! Save up a couple of great toys he wants for Christmas morn...
- 1) Give a membership to the Brookfield Zoo - then you can take him there all year round! Also, you can 'sponsor' an animal there in your son's name- then you can visit...
- C.: I have 2 girls so I can't speak from personal experience with them, however, my 5.75 year old nephew is very much into anything Star Wars such as helmets, lego se...
Organizing Tips
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on April 18, 2011
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I'm finally going to take back my house from all the toys!! My husband built some amazing shelving units for my girls toy rooms. I'm planning on getting some of the cl...
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- I would get a 'hammock' for the stuffed animals. They make them with 3 ends specifically for this, so it can easily fit in a corner. :)
- We use the clear, back of the door shoe holders for two places in the house. One in the playroom to hold dr.'s kit, dress up jewelry, doll baby bottles and diapers, m...
- Definitely go with picture labels. My kids have one small cabinet apiece for stuffed animals. If it doesn't fit, something has to go. One small bin for things t...
2 Part Question: Disrespectful Mother-in-law & Getting Rid of Pet Urine
Asked by M.A. from Philadelphia
on May 13, 2008
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Hi! Thanks for taking the time to read my question.
For Christmas, my husband's brother and his wife gave our 6 month old (at the time) daughter a pink rocking poodl...
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- Ok, when we had a puppy the best thing for the pee smell and making it none attractive to other dogs is white vinegar! Put it in a spray bottle and go to town, we use...
- For pet stains and odor you can by stuff at the pet store that removes it. Try Petco, Petsmart, whatever is in your area. I think it is called "Natures Miracle." Ki...
- I think you should cut your MIL some slack, to be quite honest. It sounds like it was accidental that the poodle got mangled.Maybe she didn't know what to do about it....
Need Decoration Ideas for Girls Room
Asked by J.W. from Dallas
on July 22, 2008
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Ok so my dear husband jumps the gun and bought PINK paint.I'm talking a powder puff meets cotton candy type pink.It lookes a lot better than I thought it would. So now...
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- on the younger girl's side, you can put a cute white bookshelf(or use the farm house painted all white) where she can arrange her care bears and books. Then use white ...
- What about all the flower power stuff that's pretty popular right now? I have seen it in the pastel colors. Alot of it has butterflies in it. That way you are not putt...
- The thing about the 21 month old is she will love whatever the big sister wants!!!! All it takes is putting personal touches for both girls. So you can do the theme t...
