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Comforters and Bedskirts
Asked by B.B. from Grand Rapids
on January 8, 2010
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I am wondering if anyone would have a suggestion on how to keep bedskirts in their place.
We redid our girls rooms as part of their Christmas present. This included ...
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- You could safety pin the top edge of the bedskirt to the material on the box springs?
- Use a non-slip rug thing! Not too expensive, sold at home stores, IKEA, Lowes, etc. Doesn't have to be as big as the bed, just something in the middle on top of the bo...
- I have the same problem on my bed. Just pulling it down when it happens is about all you can do - or you can eliminate the skirts if it's really too much trouble. I ...
Trouble with Our Terrier (Jack Russell)
Asked by E.W. from New York
on June 24, 2010
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Hi Moms. I have always gotten good advice from you so I am hoping (although not baby related) for the same here. We have 2 dogs, 1 a Jack Russell. We have had him sinc...
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- I have a 1 1/2 yr old JR/Sheltie Mix. He could go 24/7. Recently I started biking with him every morning for10 minutes (dog whisperer). He LOVES it!! It is a lit...
- I would take him to the vet for a check up... could be something as simple as a bladder infection or something bothering him. Good luck!! :0)
- I totally understand!! I am a veteran Jack Russell owner and know all too well their dual nature. They are simultaneously the most endearing and infuriating little ty...
7 Year Old Petrified of Spiders
Asked by S.D. from Las Cruces
on April 16, 2008
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Hello,
My daughter was bitten (in her sleep) by a spider last summer. It left a huge welt, itchy, etc. Eventually it healed but now she is terrified of spiders, even ...
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- I would recommend a lesson in spiders. Help her understand their position in the circle of life and the food chain. Maybe if she becomes more familiar with them, and...
- Hi...maybe getting some Ms. Spider videos. And some toy stuffed spiders that look cute. Charolett's Web would be a good movie to watch together. This might help re-t...
- What if you make a game out of smushing them? You could explain to her that if she sees them first then she can smush them. Have her keep track of how many she smush...
Change Toddler Room Before or After Baby Comes?
Asked by G.S. from San Diego
on September 6, 2011
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I have a four year old daughter and in about 2 months, we are excited to say that we will have a new baby.
Here is the question: They will share a room. Should ...
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- I would start now. If you haven't already, take your daughter with you to pick out crib sheets, a mobile, etc. I would have her talk to your belly and tell the baby ...
- We suggest throw her a big sister party to celebrate her new status in the world, invite a few friends to a small party and give her gifts to put up in her room. This...
- DO IT NOW! You want to mentally prepare your 4 year old, and get her excited about the new baby :)
Itsy Bitsy Spiders Inside!
Asked by J.H. from Oklahoma City
on May 23, 2010
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I've had a few spider bites before and I usually just wait it out till they either get bad or go away, but now my 1 year old baby has a bite! I have to wait till monda...
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- I have used an ultrasonic thing and it was pretty much a joke. Didn't work at all, not on spiders, mice, crickets, nothing. Don't waste your money, they are probably...
- i would call into your doctor and ask them what they suggest. or you could also go to your local pharmacy and see if they can suggest something over the counter that ...
- The plug in/ultrasonic pest control devices work well for rodents like mice, etc. but not small bugs. I would look at your nearest store (like Wal-Mart or Target) and ...
New Children's Mattress
Asked by C.R. from Philadelphia
on January 16, 2010
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Hi -
I am looking to buy a full mattress for my 3 year old DD. Is it best to go with firm, or medium, or plush? Should i get a box spring or is that too high? I am pl...
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- Hi C., We got all of our kids full size beds when they were out of the crib. We did not get them frames, but they did get box springs. We went cheap with 1-800-MATT...
- We went a different route than some. My 3-year-old moved to a big boy bed from the crib, and we got an extra long twin (plus the bed). It was about a $750 mattress, Si...
- I'm not sure about the firmness, but we also have our daughters box spring and mattress on the floor. it's a nice height for them that way. My recomendation thou...
Mattress Suggestions???
Asked by L.B. from Fort Wayne
on July 15, 2009
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Hi mommas, I'm currently 6 months pregnant with baby #2 and I think my hubby and I are ready to finally get a new mattress to replace our second hand mattress that mus...
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- We have purchased 3 mattress sets from the Original Mattress Factory and I would definately recommend going there. The prices are so much more reasonable and there is...
- please purchase your mattress from a reputable store and go with a name brand. Alot of the bedbug infestations are comming from cheap mattresses purchased from these ...
- Hi L., we just purchased a Sealy Coastal Meadow mattress set and we absolutely LOVE IT!!!! It has one of those pillow tops and my husband and I have never slept bette...
Ideas for Baby Boy Decor
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on November 27, 2007
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I was thinking about what im going to have for my baby boy decor and matching blankets, sheets ect. I have a few ideas little suzys zoo, classic pooh or precious momen...
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- Try Land of Nod, Pottery Barn Kids, and Babies R Us. We don't truely know your taste, so you are most likely going to have to browse the stores or shop online to fine...
- We did primary colors for my son-red, yellow, blue and it looked great! I have also seen ABC themed room - this will grow with the baby which happens so much faster th...
- For my sons, we did a sports theme room and a transportation theme room. These two themes are very abundant in not only the baby section, but the older boy section. ...
Need Decorating Advice
Asked by N.S. from Boston
on October 7, 2008
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I am totally NOT creative. My 4 year old is still living in a white room because I counldn't come up with any ideas for his room. My first child did get a traditiona...
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- Rather than painting the walls green, spruce them up with pics/posters of what he likes..i.e. sports, animals, etc. You can also print off different things from the i...
- N., Lime green is very popular these days. It goes very nicely with navy blue and cream. I would suggest going to a store like Home Depot where they have a lot of...
- Hi N., As a custom children's designer, I find that so many parents struggle with the same issues as you! I agree that a space should be unique and creative but al...
