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Where Can I Find Shorts This Time of Year?
Asked by M.J. from Chicago
on September 8, 2009
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My football player son has outgrown most of his shorts in the past week. He needs a boys size 18 or mens 28/29 and they have to be those longer cargo shorts. I am ha...
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- Hi M., Boy can I relate!! They always grow out of things so fast! Have you checked St. Vincent's & Goodwill? You might be surprised. Also, I know Penny's online has an...
- Lands End(www.landsend.com) has a ton(I just looked). You can usually find an online code for free shipping too!
- I would suggest the second hand stores. It is amazing what you can find there. You will need to go with a lot of time as you have to go thru racks and racks. But I ...
Inexpensive Clothing
Asked by L.O. from Chicago
on September 5, 2009
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Hi,
Help! I need the thrifty momma experts out there : ) Both my kids have grown out of their pants. My son is so much taller than my daugher I can't even let her...
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- I've had some luck at Once upon a Child--although sometimes older kids clothes get pretty worn so you really have to search. Do you have any friends that have kids old...
- Hi L., I am a mother of twins and my club runs a resale. I pick up a lot of clothes and toys there for my kids, at really reasonable prices. They have strict rules ...
- My sons have both shot up since last fall (previously a 4T and now a boys 6!!!) I found a most pants at children's place for $10 or less. Also Target 7.99 or there...
School Dress Code
Asked by N.C. from Dallas
on August 4, 2009
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My daughter is starting Kindergarten this month and she already has a TON of clothes. The problem is that her school requires that shorts be at the fingertip and shirt...
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- my daughter just wears a tank top undershirt under her dresses, but even when she didnt they didnt say anything.
- I never saw those rules enforced in Kindergarden - definitely by 5th grade! the ribbed tanks are okay in strap width and you can always layer those under the dresse...
- Yes, please beware and always check on dress codes prior to buying clothes. Schools do inforce them. Try shopping online for the under t-shirts and maybe some of t...
Is 2T & 24 Month Clothing the Same???
Asked by N.S. from Dallas
on September 4, 2009
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Hi everyone this is a question I'm ashamed to ask a sales person. When I visit stores I see 2T & 24months. I always purcahse my daughter 24months. I've never tried the...
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- 2T is usually a little longer and if you have a girl-2t dresses don't come with bloomers but 24M dresses do.
- Why are you embarrassed to ask??? That's silly :-)Anyway, I agree with the others that 2T tended to be a little bit longer in shorts and pants but still had plenty of ...
- 2T is a smidge bigger than 24 month...I have a skinny tall kid who is hanging out in 24 mo pants because the 2T's still fall down a bit...
First Birthday Outfit
Asked by N.W. from Kansas City
on March 21, 2007
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I'm looking for a really cute outfit for my son's first birthday. I'd like it to say something about it being his first birthday. I've looked online a bit but can on...
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- Hi N., Chocolate Soup in Kansas is Great. They are located off of 95th and roe.Prices are anywhere from $10. and up for an outfit. They usually have great sales,and lo...
- For an inexpensive, but customized t-shirt, do an iron-on. Design something in word, or use free clip-art from the internet. If you don't have a quality color printer...
- I know of a Birthday bib from Current Catalog, it isn't a whole outfit but it's really cute. You can personalize it too with your son's name and birthdate. Just go...
Picking the Right Size
Asked by J.V. from Chicago
on January 7, 2009
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My 10 month old daughter was measured at 29 inch three weeks ago. I am trying to buy her some "spring" clothing. She is mostly wearing 12-18month at the moment, due to...
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- I would also suggest buying a little bigger too. My thinking is those cute little outfits with short-sleeves and pants can be worn in spring or fall. And I have also l...
- My daughter has always been off the charts for height, and at the bottom of the chart for weight, so it was always a challenge buying the right size. For the most ...
- Mu suggestion is to go with the bigger size. If she is 10 months then she is at this point probably climbing, crawling etc. you don't want the smaller size that will...
Clothing Options for Labor & Delivery?
Asked by J.K. from New York
on February 6, 2008
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I'm curious if anyone out there wore their own clothes during labor and delivery at a hospital and can give me some suggestions. I know I don't want to wear one of th...
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- Felicitaciones on your pregnancy and impending new baby. I just delivered 1 month ago here in NYC as well, and I can tell you that the nurses and drs will want you to ...
- Hi J. First of all congratulations on your upcoming delivery. Yes you can bring your own clothes but I also agree that I do not believe the hospital will let you w...
- Having gone through two deliveries, let me just say..it's not worth getting any clothes for that purpose - maybe just an outfit for the trip home. To put it delicatel...
Six Year Old Keeps Having "Accidents"...
Asked by J.C. from San Francisco
on July 9, 2007
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I posted this a while back with the same concern. I am still unable to get this "accident" problem solved. So here I am trying again.
My little six year old is cont...
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- both my kids went thru the same thing. i know it's sooo maddening, but it will pass. my son was going to school up until 2nd grade and doing it. i tried the punishmen...
- Dear J., Did the doctor take a urine sample? Maybe she has a low bladder infection. Also, maybe you could teach her how to strengthen her muscles down there, it i...
- I'm not sure what your other responses are... however, she might be wetting herself, because you are pregnant. She might feel like you care for this unborn child more...
Where to Find Cute Plus-size Clothes
Asked by D.W. from Minneapolis
on May 3, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
Ever since my daughter was born I've been slowly gaining weight and I seem to have stabilized at a size 18W over the course of the last year. I keep tellin...
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- Morning Sara. If you live in the MPLS/St. Paul area-- there is a consignment shop for larger sizes only up in St. Anthony. I don't know the name-- but it's where the...
- Herbergers and Kohls are also places you will find plus sizes
- I am 5 ft 1 and wear a 24...I have had the best luck at Kohls [I go to Maplewood mall]. I have gotten some things at Sears too. Catherines has some nice things but the...
How to Get Smell Out of Clothes
Asked by S.G. from Lakeland
on June 7, 2009
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My freind gave me 3 bags of clothes for my son.Clothes is in perfect condition.Okay here is the problem. I cant get the smell of cigarate smoke out of the clothes. I h...
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- The sun is an amazing fumigation tool. Try hanging them outside for the day.
- Put oxyclean in the washer let it fill up with warm water and the clothes and let it sit overnight. Wash in the morning. Good luck.
- Hey I started shopping at this wellness company a year ago and have gone non-toxic and safe with their exclusive brand. So if you want to know what I learned, and it s...
