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Getting Playdoh Out of Clothing
Asked by D. from Nashville
on June 7, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone knows how to get playdoh out of clothing. My son sat on some and now I can't get it out of his favorite outfit. It is a cotton and a dark nav...
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- D., the following is straight from the website of Hasbro Toys, the makers of Play Doh: <<<HOW DO I REMOVE PLAY-DOH COMPOUND FROM CARPET, UPHOLSTERY, OR FABRIC?>>> ...
- Try rubbing alcohol. My daughter got silly putty stuck to one of her jackets this winter and I soaked it in... it dissolved the putty. It's worth a try. I'd test it...
- Have you already tried washing it? Is it just the color that's stuck, or the actual 'clump' of 'doh'? Anyway, I'd try Zout and/or (cheap at dollar stores) Totally Aw...
Nursing Bra Recommendations
Asked by V. from Minneapolis
on November 15, 2006
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Looking for leads on good nursing bras. I am looking for a supportive cotton nursing bra - something that I can wear at night and during the day. Would like to buy o...
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- I also have to recommend the Bravado Bras. I actually got mine at United Hospital and got fitted there too. I really encourage you to get fitted no matter where you ...
- Mimi maternity is great! They are sold at Marshall Fields...oops...Macy's :)
- I used Bravado, which are very comfortable but I didn't think offered enough support, even though I'm not very "well-endowed." I also tried Medela -- they have one wi...
Gum in Sweater
Asked by C.L. from Seattle
on January 7, 2009
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How do I get gum out of a sweater that is 50% polyester and 50% cotton? My niece's favorite sweater and she is devastated!
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- Try ice. If you freeze the gum in the sweater and then pick the frozen gum out gently, it usually comes out with little fuss and without ruining the clothing item.
- 1) Put the sweater in the freezer or rub an ice cube on it and chip the gum off. 2) Goo off. 3) Orange Glo. 4) Rubbing alcohol. 5) Try peanut butter, ...
- try freezing it and picking it off. If that doesn't work, you can use something like peanut-butter, but then you will have to work to get the oil stain out.
What to Wear?
Asked by K.M. from Dallas
on June 24, 2009
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Hello Ladies!
I am having a dilema. My husband and I are going to a wedding in a couple of weeks. It's being held at the Gaylord Texan. It's in the evening on the...
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- It sounds like the wedding is going to be faily dressy....it would be better to be a little overdressed than being underdressed. I would wear a cocktail dress. I don...
- I think you need a cocktail dress. Go with black if you are unsure about color because it is always safe. Black House White Market is a great place to start looking.
- I agree with the black dress suggestions, but also remember your necklace and shoe accessory are just as important. Very hard to find the right fit to make a statemen...
Do You Know Where I Can Find 4T 100% Cotton Footed Sleepers?
Asked by C.K. from Chicago
on June 19, 2009
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My little guy loves his sleepers, but the 3T cotton ones he's wearing are a little tight and I can't find 4T cotton footie sleepers anywhere! I bought the 3Ts at Chil...
How to Get Fingernail Polish Out of Clothing??
Asked by K.M. from Minneapolis
on April 14, 2009
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My daughter just got into some nail polish over the weekend...and yes, it got all over the front of her clothes. I believe they are just cotton, or a cotton blend. I...
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- Don't use anymore finger nail polish remover. It can bleach the clothes. I have had really good luck with cheap hair spray like aqua net or bug spray. The alcohol i...
- Hey K.! I have four children and let me tell you, we are the stain family of the world!! But I have found the untimate cleaning machine!! I purchase cleaning suppli...
- Boy do I have the product for you!!! Its called Solumel. It is a completely natural, non toxic, ecofriendly product that can be used for hundreds of things. Nailpol...
Remedies for Baby Acne
Asked by K.S. from Detroit
on April 2, 2009
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My 5 week old girl has gotten a severe case of baby acne. It started last week out of no where, I was taking some herbal supplements to increase my milk production so...
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- Time is really the only remedy.... What ever caused it has to work out of her system. I would stop using the "no rinse" face wash and stick to just plain water. Be...
- It could be your diet. My daughter broke out severely with what I thought was baby acne at about 3 1/2 to 4 weeks old. It ended up that she had food allergies that w...
- I have been in your shoes. My now 6 year had baby acne worse than any picture you could find on it. I took her to the doctors after about a week and seriously was ba...
Help with My Stinky Bgs!
Asked by J.E. from Rockford
on March 21, 2009
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Alright cloth diaper mommas...
I've been cloth diapering for 6 months on my 6 month old son. I use mostly prefolds/covers and some BumGenious 3.0s for nights and outi...
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- stripping them with RLR worked for me when nothing else did.
- Hi J., I also use the Bum Genius 3.0 and love them! Here's how I wash my diapers: 1. A cold rinse with several drops of Tea Tree Oil (a natural antibacterial --...
- I haven't used cloth diapers yet, but I have done lots of research. I know many cloth diapering moms say to use vinager, but Borax is a no-no. Could you try wash...
Wine Stain in Baby's Overalls
Asked by M.F. from Colorado Springs
on September 28, 2008
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Hello Moms, and especially the laundry wonder women out there! We went to a wedding last night, and I was talking to a friend at the reception. Someone jostled her a...
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- I haven't checked other responses, but what removes red wine is, surprisingly, white wine.
- You can soak it in a solution of water and non-bleach powdered dishwasher detergent. I don't have an exact measurement...I typically use enough water to be able to so...
- use regular dish soap (dawn, palmolive, etc) to soak and then wash as you normally would
Advice on How to Fix Snag on Sweater Jacket
Asked by B.R. from Los Angeles
on December 26, 2008
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I recently bought a cute sweater jacket for my 2.5 y/o son but noticed a small snag on it. The sweater jacket is the type that has cotton lining inside. Does anyone ...
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- I grew up next door to a professional tailor (one who did work for celebrities). He taught me to thread a larger size needle with a thin yarn. Take several stitches ...
- Hi, I'm no expert, so if my advice is too appalling then maybe it will at least spur someone more knowledgable to post better advice! But here's what I always did an...
- As a professional seamstress for years... the post below is exactly what we do!! :) We use a small crochet hook and pull it trough.... then to even the knit out a bit ...
