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Need Help for Stinky Feet
Asked by C.W. from Washington DC
on August 13, 2009
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My son's feet sweat a lot and are really stinky. Both pairs of his sandals stink. He hates wearing socks and when he does, like with sneakers, his socks are always d...
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- I cut and pasted this from another question from a mom...a while ago... Hope it helps! "Mercifully, none of my children has inherited 'stinky feet syndrome', but...
- Amanda mentioned the Oprah show....I watched it too. The remedy was to brew tea and soak your feet in it. Just regular lipton tea bags...it dries out the sweat glands.
- My son has the same problem. I finally found socks at Kohl's that are sweat resistant. I also bought him (from Kohl's) Sketchers Airators. They have a special design t...
How to Talk to the Daycare Lady
Asked by C.V. from San Francisco
on August 10, 2009
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Recently I have gone back to work and my 4.5 month old son started daycare part time. He seems to always come home dirty. Whether it be dirty socks or the other day hi...
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- Hi C., I have to agree with the woman who said to just nicely bring it up and see what happens from there. It will be awkward but it must be done and you'll feel m...
- C., It sounds like the people who recomended her may not have taken an infant to daycare, or they just weren't paying attention. Everyone is right, there is a limit a...
- Just say it nicely, but you are paying her so you have a right to say whatever you want. Just start with, "I'm concerned that..." If she has a problem with your talk...
Socks That Will Stay on a 7 Month Old?
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on April 29, 2007
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Can anyone recommend a brand or manufacturer of socks that won't constantly fall off my squirmy 7 month old's feet?
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- No such thing!!! LOL Seriously. The only thing that will stay on my daughter's feet (also 7 months old) are Robeez. I kind of joke the only reason she wears Robeez ar...
- The Gap triple roll socks are the best. They are the only thing I put on my children, and the only type to stay put. Target now makes a knock off of the Gap sock, Ci...
- Have you tried old navy's socks? I used those for my son and never had a problem, they hug (for lack of a better word) around the ankles.
Do Any Socks Stay On?
Asked by K.D. from Detroit
on September 19, 2008
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Hi Ladies, My daughter is almost 9 months and she is determined to not wear socks! She is my 3rd and I've gone through all the ones I currently own and she won't kee...
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- I don't think any socks stay on...they never did for me. Not only do they not stay on, they are easily taken off. I have 3 girls. We went to tights once the weather ...
- I found that putting socks on and then Robeez over them worked. Robeez are hard to get off, and their comfortable for them to wear even around the house (or whenever ...
- Tights! :o) If you want added layers you could put her socks on first and the tights over them. House "shoes" work good for keeping them on too.
Washing Socks
Asked by Y.D. from Chicago
on August 3, 2009
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Hi moms, I have a question about washing socks. We have hardwood floors and after the kids run around with their socks, the socks get dirty from the floor. No matter, ...
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- Wouldn't socks get dirty no matter what surface the floors were? We have hardwood floors also. I haven't used any special techniques with socks, nor has this issue eve...
- Y., I don't know what to tell you. My son's socks are all stained. As I see it he puts shoes on when he goes places so only I know how stained they really are. I als...
- I learned a magic trick: When you bleach your whites use borax with the detergent & other stuff. It works for colored stuff, too. It gets the stink out, and boosts the...
7 Month Old Son Has Foot Odor
Asked by A.M. from San Francisco
on January 19, 2008
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My 7 month old son has foot odor when he wears his onesies or socks. I heard an old wives' tale that soaking feet in vinegar will help eliminate this. We've asked hi...
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- Well, a teen recently soaked her feet in ice tea every day twice a day for a week. Ask pediatrician about that one. Maybe need a better soap - Dial white usually is ...
- the feet release toxins all the time --- normal and healthy and when he does not wear onesies or socks?? sox could be the problem factor if left on too long ...
- I thought it was just my little man who had stinky feet. That's just in their make up. I'm sure he will be just fine. If you do try the vinegar I would dilute it to ...
Help! I Need Socks for My 11 Year Old
Asked by C.D. from Norfolk
on July 27, 2009
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My 11 year old son has always been very touchy about his clothing. No tags, etc and has always hated to wear socks (he spends 20 minutes adjusting and readjusting the...
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- He certainly sounds as if he has the hypersensitivities of aspergers/autism or a generalized sensory intergrative dsiorder. And how well we recall years and years of s...
- Is it the seam in the toes that is bothering him? I have the same issue with socks. My solution was to wear the socks "inside out". Most socks have a different feel in...
- Socks with seams could induce tears in my son. It has gotten much better as he got older. He did better with Adidas brand socks but they come in all levels of qualit...
Looking for Good Running/walking Tennis Shoes
Asked by D.F. from Kansas City
on March 27, 2009
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I am looking for some good tennis shoes. I just bought some New Balance and spent $170 on them. Not the cheapest and not the most expensive shoe you could buy at the N...
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- My husband and I both buy our shoes at Garry Gribble's Running Sports www.garrygribbles.com. They have stores in MO and KS. They watch the way that you walk and pick...
- My Pumas are my best friends! I run all the time and these are the only shoes that DONT BLISTER!! WAHOOOO!!! The inner lining is almost silky; they don't rub and they ...
- I use Road Runner Sports (catalog and website). They carry many brands and styles, and on their website they have a feature where you answer some questions and they'l...
Socks That Stay On!
Asked by G.T. from Boston
on August 21, 2008
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Anyone know of a brand of socks that actually stay on little one's feet?! My DD is 9 mos and I can't seem to get a pair of socks to stay on her little toes more than 1...
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- Hi G., I LOVE the Carter's outlet in Watertown. I always do really well there and I think they make a sock called "wiggleproof". They are the only ones that stay on m...
- Hi there, It is hard to find socks that will stay on, but I always liked Gymboree socks the best. Rugged Bear also has good ones. Good luck! A. C.
- Target Circo brand makes a great sock that stays on. They have different colors on the heels and toes - that's the best way to describe them. Good luck!
Ideas for a Momento with Socks
Asked by M.H. from Albuquerque
on December 2, 2008
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My mother-in-law who passed away this past March had given me a pair of red socks for Christmas one year. When I was planning for the hospital visit when I was having...
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- Expanding on the lady who mentioned sock puppets - make the sock puppet to look like M'tu - that way your kids can talk to her, play with her, etc.
- My mom is very creative and is a seamstress by trade. You can email her at ____@____.com is also VERY sentimental and would love a project like this. Good luck!
- Hi M.- What about making old-fashioned sock monkeys for each of your children? I don't have directions, but I'm sure they must be out there somewhere:-) S.
