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Life Jackets for Infants and How Young Is Really Safe for Boating?
Asked by L.B. from Milwaukee
on January 26, 2009
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My husband and I are big boaters and spend a lot of time on the water in the summer. We are also due with our first child in mid-May and I am starting to research Lif...
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- My 3rd child was born end of January and we took him out boating quite a bit in the summer. Granted, that is a little older than your child. Just see what feels righ...
- First of all, I would like to say that just because the life jacket says 0-30 doesn't mean it is made for an infant. My daughter is barely over the 30 lb mark and she...
- I took my son boating last year without any problems. We have pontoon and a cabin, so I brought him from May to September, he was 5 months to 8 months old. He did fine...
Back to School - Backpacks, Lunch Boxes, Jackets Etc.
Asked by D.S. from Denver
on August 6, 2009
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Ok moms it is that time again... back to school! My boys are really hard on their backpacks and often go through multiples in a school year - usually zippers breaking....
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- I have found that LL Bean and Jansport are tne best for our boys. My husbands LL Bean lasted through his mission and college and he is still using it 3 years later. My...
- I had the same problem with zippers on backpacks breaking when I was going to University. I finally started buying daypacks in the camping and sporting goods section o...
- I agree with your friend. Land's End and L.L. B. are my favorites. As for making sure everything returns home from school? Good luck! Our policy is "if you lose it...
Where to Find Ski/snow Clothing
Asked by A.L. from Dallas
on September 18, 2007
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Hi ladies, we are planning our christmas trip to New Mexico (it was Colorado but changed our minds) to Taos and Santa Fe for this Christmas and we are spending three n...
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- We went to Taos last year and it was great. And Ive been to CO twice. I bought a bunch of our stuff on ebay. Borrowed from friends. And picked up from around town....
- There's a huge ski clothing store in historic McKinney, I think it's called Doug and Linda's or something like that. They have all you could want but if you never plan...
- I was just at CCA and Thrift World today and saw snow boots and some ski jackets. The boots and gloves are the MOST important thing. Make sure you get gloves that ar...
Winter/Ski Clothes
Asked by R.M. from Austin
on December 9, 2010
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We live in Texas and don't really need good quality, warm clothes. We are taking our kiddos skiing and need to get all set. What are good brand jackets, boots, gloves ...
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- We live in IL and get a lot of snow. If you are looking for better quality, I totally agree with getting Land's End. I got jackets, boots, gloves and fleeces for our w...
- My family goes skiing every year. Our first time we borrowed what we could from family. But, we do like Lands End brand, and also UnderArmour. Other than that we'...
- I checked the Craigslist in Austin for Obermeyer and there are quite a few things for sale. Like the size 7 ski suit for $35. Obermeyer, spider, north face, marmot,...
Floaties/Life Jacket Suggestions for 21-Month-old
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on June 29, 2010
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With the approaching holiday weekend, just wanted to get suggestions on floaties/life jackets you have used with your little one. Not that he will be in the swimming p...
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- I think they are called puddle jumpers... LOVE IT! /they keep my 43 pound son above the water better than anything out there. We will never use anything else! I bou...
- Look for a flotation device that is approved by the US Coastguard called a puddle jumper. I recently attended an event on water safety and those were highly recommended.
- I used the suit that was a float and life jackets. Either one of those is great. They loved them. Actual floaties they did not like because they had to keep their a...
? For Any Extreme Weather Climate Experts
Asked by M.A. from Detroit
on November 28, 2011
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Where do you purchase your winter gear? HELP!!!
I have been looking forever for a new parka or heavy duty winter coat for our daily 4 mile dog walks, cannot find o...
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- Go to a sporting goods store. Down here, we have Bass Pro Shops, Gander Mountain and Academy.
- Outdoor Research http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/
- Most coats now-a-days are made with thinner materials. That doesn't mean that they are less warm. You need something that is warm, windproof and waterproof. So ...
Texan Going to Colorado...Snow?!! :D
Asked by L.M. from Houston
on November 27, 2011
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So I'm a Houstonian and I've never even SEEN snow! After Christmas we are going to Durango, CO. Me, hubby, 4yo daughter & 18 month old daughter. We'll be there for 4 d...
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- You can also rent bibs and boots super cheap from any of the ski places there.
- I have lived in many places, and now live in Colorado. The thing to remember is that Colorado is dry. The air is dry. I grew up on the east coast and the humidity m...
- Are you guys driving to Colorado from Texas or flying? This will be a factor in how much you can carry. If you are driving just get the items needed when you get...
Favorite Floaty?
Asked by J.H. from Oklahoma City
on June 1, 2010
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I got my1 year old a little jet ski shaped floaty with little handles and leg holes, but she doesn't like being put in it! The swimsuits with the floaty padding in the...
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- I'm not sure what A.C's experience was with the swim sweater, but we loved ours. It was perfect to let him swim around on his on own, gave him plenty of freedom and k...
- Hi, We got a pool when my daughter was 21 months. We went through several kinds of floating aids and finally found that the kind that work for us were Safe T. Seal ...
- The swim suits with the float in them are amazing... I absolutely love and trust the one i have for my daughter and she loves it to because it gives her the freedom to...
Winter Coats/snowpants
Asked by C.K. from La Crosse
on October 19, 2011
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So the winter season is coming up and I have three children - 2 boys and 1 girl ages 6-10. What are some great brands for coats and snowpants have you found that with...
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- We used Lands End until my daughter outgrew the kids line a few years ago. We never had zipper issues or cold kid issues, etc. She wore it from toddlerhood until about...
- You might want to look at LL Bean or Land's End. One of them has free shipping right now--no minimum.
- REI Columbia NorthFace LL Bean
Where to Buy Snow Clothes??
Asked by M.C. from Los Angeles
on September 22, 2010
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Hi moms where is a good place to buy snow clothes at a reasonable price?? We need everything. We haven't been to the snow in years now we are going to utah for a week....
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- r u visiting friends/family in UT? Have them check the loack goodwill and stuff like that for you.
- Burlington Coat Factory. Also, look into re-sale clothing stores. How old are your children? I have boots and a bib.
- OK I am not one to buy my kids clothes in a goodwill store or thrift shop BUT, last year I was in our local "AmVets" thirft shop looking for Halloween costume stuff a...
