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Diaper Bag Recommendations
We like the idea of a backpack style, but I'd like to ensure the bag can go ... Surfing backpacks always come with a wet/dry pouch, which although meant for ...
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- I purchased the Columbia Trekster backpack at Babies R Us. http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3199292 I love this bag. It has room for everything. It ...
- I second the idea for a messenger bag. http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/home has some cool ones. Also, Land of Nod, has some that are even waterproof. ...
- I know it sounds crazy but I found a really cool cosmetic bag that has tons of compartments - it's black/nondescript and was $15 at K-mart. It's very compact but carr...
Back Carrier for Toddler
We also got the back pack accessory, which is easy to attach and provides ... I have backpacks and a variety of carriers and this one is by far my favorite. ...
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- ergo baby carrier! It is the best! I have had the really expensive baby hiking backpacks and the less expensive day packs, maya wrap, some german wrap, but the most u...
- As someone who looks for distribution of weight and avoidance of back pain, I can tell you that the ERGO backpack is the best thing in the market. It's pricey, but th...
- check out handsfreebaby.com. Karen, the owner, will give you great advice! D.
Back-To-School Backpack Help
Read all 29 responses: "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 ...
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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
What will my son need to go to school - a backpack, lunch box, pencils, ... Yes most first graders need backpacks to get their stuff home from school. ...
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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...
Diaper Bag Suggestions
Not backpacks, but the bags that look like duffel bags. They are stronger because they are ... I just bought a Jansport backpack to use as a diaper bag. ...
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- i love my big diaper bag by Jeep! it is sturdy and hold everything. i got it at wal mart for about fifteen dollars. best of luck K.
- I bought the Eddie Baugher one also, but honestly didn't use it much. It stayed in the car and I just carried a diaper in my purse "just in case." I wouldn't recomen...
- I fianlly broke down and bought a pricey one at Baby R Us. It has survived the first boy and the second one (3 & 2). It has been to several vacations and holds eveythi...
Question for Middle School Parents
Also, what types of backpacks do they carry..." ... The backpacks have to stay in their lockers. This is for safety purposes (not just for weapon/drug ...
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- My dgtr brown bags it every day and like another parent responded, everything is disposable for her convenience. Not exactly enviromentally the best, but it works for...
- My son goes to Fossil Hill and he took a lunch box sometimes when he took lunch. They tend to like to buy lunch b/c they have several types of lunch lines. My son just...
- I have taught 7th grade for the last 2 years and I second everything the last poster said. Good luck!
Toddler Won't Stay in Stroller
Hubby and I have the Eddie Bauer from target the monkey backpack "leash" don't .... They work and the backpacks look like stuffed animals and have a pocket ...
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- i use a a well plain out it is a leash on my daughter she is 3 years old. also you can always put the baby in stroller let him try help push her use his a little of ...
- I read the other responses first, and have to say that now I'm leaning toward buying one of those backpacks for my son. He's a wild man and while I still use the stro...
- My youngest daughter is around the same age as your son. She is not a huge stroller fan while my oldest rode in it until about age 4. If we are just going for a leis...
Feeling Overwhelmed! Anyone Else?
Train her (AND YOUR HUSBAND) that she is NOT to open her backpack in the car, period. Give her a reward or consequence if you need to until it becomes ...
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- Right there with ya! Im running around with a second grader, 3 year old preschooler, and a one year old. I do my best to keep up with everything going on at the elemen...
- No, you are not alone. I can't imagine that it gets worse! my son and daughter are 4.5 and 1. He is VPK and has flash cards every week we are to work on and remembe...
- Don't blame you, just reading about it IS overwhelming! LOL Ask the teacher if all this "homework" is absolutely necessary. She might not be aware of your side of thi...
Is it safe to take an infant at 9,000 to 12,000 foot elevations?
When our oldest was 11 months, we did a couple of High Sierra backpacks ... We used this approach on a backpacking trip when I was 5 1/2 months PG with my ...
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- Hi H., We live in the high sierras and I believe it would be fine to take your baby in the backcountry. If there are symptoms of high altitude sickness, just come ou...
- Not sure if this will help but we went to Tahoe when our daughter was 8 months old and was told to give her pedilyte to drink to help her with the elevation changes.
- Hi H., If your baby isn't used to high altitudes, I would leave her out of your plans. When I wasa child of 4 on a road trip my father wanted to have lunch in a restau...
Road Trip with Very Active Toddler to Tahoe, Help!!!
Then I kept the backpacks up with me. Then, when they started to get ... I plan on employing the goodie bag thing again (they still have the backpacks!). ...
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- Dear P., we took 3 small boys on many road trips. You really should stop every 2 hours for a little running around. Check aaa.com for rest areas along your route. T...
- In addition to what you listed, bring lots of snacks and drinks. You'll have to stop for potty breaks anyway. I also play kid music part of the time. Happy Trails.
- We drive from Portland to the Bay area frequently with our 17 month old. If you can leave at nap time to get you a two to three hour break or at bed time and just hav...
