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Resale Shops - Childrens Clothing
Asked by S.P. from Dallas
on December 27, 2008
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I want to bring some of my son's clothes to Once Upon a Child or Kid to Kidz to sell. Does anyone have a preference or suggestion on which one is better?
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- It used to be that you could drop off any time at Once Upon a Child, but don't expect to get much of anything for your stuff. You can get a little more if you opt for ...
- I think you would get so much more satisfaction if you donated them.
- I would save them for a consignment sale. Kid to Kid probably won't take most of your stuff, depending on what you have and you won't get much for your effort I have f...
ADT Or Smith Thompson
Asked by E.D. from Dallas
on August 17, 2007
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I've sort of narrowed down to these two security providers.
Does anyone have a strong preference, good or bad experience with either?
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- Hi E., Smith Thompson all the way! They are locally owned, inexpensive, and have WONDERFUL customer service. Whenever our alarm goes off, they call within seconds...
- Ditto. ADT is a rip-off. Smith-Thompson is cheap but reliable.
- We use Smith Thompson. I'm not sure what the rate comparison is, but Smith Thompson is local to Dallas, which is one of the reasons we chose them. My mom uses them a...
Recipe Ideas for My Son's First Birthday
Asked by M.S. from Tampa
on August 14, 2006
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My son is turning one in less than a month and I'm having trouble finding cute and easy appetizer and drink ideas for his party. I don't have a lot of money, but do ha...
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- You are one busy lady!!! When I'm having a party with mixed company, I like to throw something in the crockpot like Sloppy Joes or BBQ ham for sandwiches...pretty ine...
- I did my dtr's first with cupcakes - easy - arranged them in the shape of a butterfly and a flower (two trays)...Also the only other advice is DELIGATE...have differen...
- I am about to have baby #3 and I LOVE to throw parties! I would keep it simple. Serve things in large quanties...think picnic. Serve hot dogs and hamburgers and pas...
What Vitamins Should I Give My Kids?
Asked by S.M. from Los Angeles
on May 31, 2008
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My Dr. does not have a preference for which vitamins I should give my kids. So far, I just find whatever gummy vitamins I think they'll eat, but have heard lately how...
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- Unfortunately, it's not possible to get all of the nutrients from our diet anymore, so you do need to supplement. I would advise not to buy vitamins over the counter ...
- Hi Cynthia, A lot of people (myself included until recently) are not clear about the way our bodies absorb nutrients. Most doctors actually learn very little about n...
- I noticed some parents recommending Flinstone vitamins. Flinstone vitamins contain artificial coloring. Artificial coloring contains lead, mercury and arsenic. Go to w...
Starting over with Cloth Diapers
Asked by L.H. from Detroit
on July 21, 2009
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Hi moms! I am due with my second child in January and really want to use cloth diapers. I did with my first for about two months--not much. But this time, I'll be home...
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- helo l.h i to am due right around that time a did you clothes with three of my four and loved it with my last one i had a service and it was great they did all the w...
- I found the Little Seedling (formerly Tree City Diapers) in Ann Arbor to be a great resource because they have so many types in their store. You can look and learn bef...
- Check out Dirty Deeds Diaper Service out of Rochester. They have a lot of great options! (www.deedsdiapers.com)
Questions About Left-handed Kid
Asked by L.Z. from Chicago
on March 30, 2006
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My daughter will turn 4 in two months. She is left-handed most of the time and we did not really work on changing her preference. But recently she began to spell and w...
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- Hi my daughter is also left-handed. I've noticed this in her before. And sometimes she does it and then sometimes not. She is currently 3yrs (4 the end of July) and in...
- Hi. I am left-handed and so are several of my friends. I would never force your daughter to change her hand preference! There is nothing wrong with being left-handed...
- At this age it is normal to write letters backwards and words. Kids still write some letters backwards through first grade. Just do lots of modeling for the child an...
"Does My Newborn Dislike Her Daddy"
Asked by J.R. from Waterloo
on July 17, 2009
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I have a newborn that when her daddy feeds her she gets really fussy right after or she sleeps for a little bit and then wakes up fussy, she really doesn't do this to ...
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- J., Congratulations on your new baby. I remember with my son - it was the same way. There was "mom" and "not mom" as my husband would say. Everything about y...
- My daughter preferred me over daddy for a long time. It is fine! She is showing preference now, and it will change again. Until then, lap it up! Christa
- It does not mean she doesn't like her daddy. Your baby loves her daddy! Her behavior right now may be just coincidence or there may be something about you that calms...
A Very Picky Child?????
Asked by M.C. from Cincinnati
on August 28, 2008
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I will try to keep this short and to the point...but I really need some insight.
My son is 6. About the age of 4, he was in a wedding and had to wear a suit. He di...
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- Hi M., My children are still very young. However, as a child I was very picky. I am a very well adjusted adult. However, as a child, I would freak out if my mom p...
- If you think it is OCD - then talk to the pediatrician to discuss what you feel are his symptoms and ask for input. It's probably just a phase. It doesn't sound ...
- Trust me OCD is not fun. I don't know of anything you can do to prevent it. If it's there, it's there. You can get a child diagnosed this early. My daughter was dia...
OB GYN In Bridgeville, Green Tree, Mt Lebanon Area
Asked by C.M. from Pittsburgh
on January 27, 2009
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Hi! I just moved to the Pittsburgh area about 6 months ago. My fiance and I have decided to start trying for our 2nd child. I don't know any one in the area so I have ...
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- Hi C. - Welcome to Pittsburgh! I went through 2 pregnancies with the WomanCare Associates. I have seen every doctor in the Greentree office & I felt comfortable with...
- Hi C., I have a wonderful OB his name is Dr. Daniel Latanzi and he used to be at St. Clair Hospital now he works in the building beside it. He delivered my now 2 year...
- There's a great and very established group of midwives in the Strip District. They've been around over 25 years . The Midwife Center For Birth & Women's Health 282...
Leapster Versus V-smile Pocket
Asked by T.F. from Green Bay
on July 4, 2009
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I want to buy handheld games for my two kids who will be almost 4 and almost 5 at the time I give them the gift and was wondering which is more appropriate for those a...
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- We owned both ( we had two kids and couldn't decide so we bought one of each) the leapster and the pocket v-smile. We loved the games for both but the leapster had so...
- My father bought my son a Leapster2 for his last birthday (he turned 4 in April) and my son absolutely loves it. Sometimes we have to take it away to get him to put i...
- leapster all the way. i bought the ds version with the pen and pen touch screen when they went on sale at target only because she wanted the nintendo ds. the leapster ...
