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    Is anyone out there familiar with the Little Star label on dresses ?
    
    We got a lovely present for my daughter but need a larger size.
    Unfortunately, it was purchased by a friend in DC and I am looking for
    a place in the Boston-Worcester area where I might exchange it.
    
    I know it is a long shot, but maybe I'll get lucky....
    
    Thanks. 

    
    I thought I saw this information in here somewhere, but I can't find
    it.  

    I'm looking for Shining time Station toys.  Specifically, I'm looking
    for the "matchbook car" size engines.  The Early Learning Center in
    Nashua only had the tiny stuff, or the Big models.  I want the one in
    between.  I live in Hudson Ma, so anywhere in Framingham or Nashua is
    ok.  I would be willing to order the stuff from a catalog, if I could
    find the number.

    thanks for the help

    marianne

    
    Does anyone konw of a small musical toy that plays disney's "when you
    wish apon a star?" (Don't they have those musical radios for kids or a
    musical stuffed animal?)
    
    We are going on Vacation to Tenessee and the large musical box that
    lulls Spencer to sleep at night is too big to pack. I'd like to find
    something that plays the same tune but is more packable. We leave
    Boston at 1:00 and arrive in Nashville at 7:00, I'm going to need more
    than a few tricks in keeping Spencer calm so that he can sleep.
    
    	Thanks for the help.
    
    			Wendy

    
        I'm looking for a talking Pee-wee Herman doll.  We have one but the
        talking mechanism doesn't work anymore, and I'd like to get a new
        one.  I realize most toy stores don't carry Pee-wee products anymore.
    
        Carol Keating
        JOKUR::KEATING
         

Does anyone know where I can find the 8oz ready to feed cans of PROSOBEE?
I haven't seen them in the stores, but was told they exist.

Thanks.

Janine

    I'm beginning pottytraining with my three-year son and am looking for
    an inexpensive doll that drinks and wets.  I've looked at various
    stores and haven't come across any.  Anyone have any suggestions on
    where I might buy/borrow one?
    
    Thanks
    
    Jean

    I'd like to get a good quality rake for my daughter.  Not something
    cheap that she'll get frustrated when she tries to use it.
    
    She's two, and 33" tall, so the size should be proportionate.  I'd also
    like to get a few years use out of it, so it shouldn't be too small.
    
    Any ideas?  I figure I've got a few more years when she'll actually
    *want* to help, so I may as well take advantage.  :-)
    
    Thanks,
    
    judy

    I need to buy some insect repellent for my son (15 months old).
    I heard that AVON's Skin So Soft is good. Does anyone know of an AVON
    contact around the Nashua, NH area?
    
    Thanks,
    
    	Dirce
    

I'm in Metro-West Massachusetts, and I need to buy a baby shower gift of
a good backpack style frame babycarrier. I've haven't needed one for a while
so I don't know what's available, but I'm interested one with a hip belt and
a little supplies pouch.

I plan to look at TOYS R US, EMS, (Herman's?). I don't have the time to do
mail order.  Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Eileen Samberg
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    I'm trying to locate someone who has a manual for a kid's game call
    "Phonton" by Entertech.  This game is similar to "Lazertag".  There is
    a pair of gun/helmet harnesses (that take a box of batteries each :-) 
    There's also a pair of belts, each with a clip on "target."
    
    In particular, I can't figure out what the portable electronic
    "targets" are for.  Shooting the guns at each other's gun makes the
    appropriate noise and scores points (4 hits = different noise - you
    lose.)  The electronic "targets" that clip on the belt seem unrelated
    (although they have a blinking green light that turns red when you
    "hit" it with the gun...
    
    If anyone has this game (or knows someone who does) please post or send
    mail.
    
    Thanks !
    
    Todd (who's trying to explain this thing to my nephew... "Okay... but
    what's this little box here for ?..."

    Hi,
    
    I've been looking for flannel diapers in Mass. without luck. I believe
    that it was in the parenting notes file somewhere I read that the
    flannel type is great for burp-rags etc. In the stores there are only
    gauze-type diapers to be found, and calling diaper services in the
    area did not help. In my files I did find a leaflet for a cotton diaper
    mail-order company that advertized flannel, I called them up with
    credit card in hand, only to be greated with the message "Phone number
    disconnected, no further information".
    
    Where do you by your flannel diapers?
    
    Thanks for any help or pointers
    
    /Malin Goodwin

    "Mothering" magazine has a bunch of ads for all kinds of non-disposable
    diapers.
    
    Celinda

    I'm looking for baby furniture stores in So. NH (don't want to pay
    Mass. taxes). So far all I've found are Tiny Totland on Elm Street in
    Manchester and The Baby's Room on So. Broadway in Salem. Tiny Totland
    has an excellent selection but their prices are a little steep. The
    Baby's Room has a lesser selection but their prices are more
    reasonable. 
    
    Is anyone aware of other baby furniture stores in So. NH? We've already 
    looked at what Burlington Coat Factory, Child World, and Toys R Us have 
    to offer and were unimpressed.
    
    Thanks,
    Mike

I'd also appreciate knowing where I could find "Barney" clothing.

Thanks,
Dottie

CALS::JENSEN

    I am looking for a wind up stuffed animal, doesn't matter what kind, as
    long as the musicbox can be removed so that the animal can be thrown in
    the washer.
    
    My son works at Toys R Us, in Manchester, and says he doesn't remember
    seeing anything like it there!
    
    I live in Manchester, but work in Nashua.. so anything in between, or
    fairly close... will be fine with me!
    
    thanks
    
    M-L

    Where are good places around Nashua to get candy-related baby 
    announcements?  Actually "announcements" isn't the right word...
    At some point (soon, I hope!), my husband is going to be looking for 
    "it's a girl" or "it's a boy" candy to pass around to co-workers & friends.
    One of our baby magazines had an ad for "Baby Beans" -- a small
    package of blue or pink jelly beans with "It's a ***" stamped on
    it.  Unfortunately, the ad just said to stop in any "fine candy
    store".  Apparently, we haven't run into any fine candy stores
    yet :-)
    
    I've also seen wrappers that you can place over Hershey bars
    so that all you see is either "he" or "she".
    
    Any other ideas?  And places around Nashua, NH to find them?
    
    Thanks in advance...
    
    - Deb

    Does anyone know of any crafts or art classes primarily geared for
    children, located in the Central Mass. area and operating during school
    vacation time?  Any suggestions would be appreciated. The child is a 9
    year old girl.

      We would like to get Karen a "little red wagon" for her birthday. 
      Does anyone have a suggestion of where to find a good quality wagon?
    
      We are looking for the kind with the high wooden sides.  We have 
      looked in Toys-R-Us and Child World, but neither store had them at 
      the time.
    
      My husband saw one a while ago in a magazine.  The company was
      Munchkin Motors in Conneticutt,  but we haven't been able to 
      find the ad in any magazine since.
    
    
      Any suggestions?
    
      Thanks,
      Janet

    Can anyone tell me which Senator from Mass. was strongly for cracking
    down on delinquent fathers for child support?  And where to write to
    him?
    
    Thanks
    Sharon
    

    I'm looking for a good-quality, but not-too-expensive maternity
    clothing store in northern Mass/southern NH with a good selection of
    business-type clothes.  I used to go to Maternity Ltd. in Tyngsboro,
    but they went out of business.  Would Mothers Work in Burlington be my
    best bet?  Other suggestions?

    
    I am looking for a store or mail order source for a type of clothing I
    had received as a gift a year ago for my son.  The outfit was a
    one-piece 100% cotton long sleeve romper type.  The outfit was a solid
    color, had crotch snaps, and snaps down the front to about belly-button
    level.  Real comfy, and real easy to get on, wash, etc., etc.  It
    actually looks like long underwear, but isn't.  It was 12 month, but
    I'm looking for 24 months now, and within reason, I'm willing to pay
    more than average.  So far, I've hit almost all the department type
    stores and several small shops.  The clothing label says Lady Jane
    LTD., but the outfit is definately unisex.  I had a navy outfit for my
    son.
    
    So.... if anyone can give me pointers, send me mail at WILLEE::HILL.
    Thanks in advance,
    
    Beth Hill

    Was there a label inside to indicate a name brand?
    

    I'm not positive I know what type of outfit you're looking for but it
    sounds like a Onesie.  Carter brand makes them with long sleeves, short
    sleeves, infant, small, large, and toddler sizes too.  You might check
    into asking your local clothes store about where the nearest Carter
    Outlet is to you.  Good luck!

    Sounds like a long-sleeved jumpsuit. Try Biobottoms catalog (pricy)
    which has a bunch of them, or After the Stork catalog. I don't have 
    the phone numbers today.

    
    Biobottoms phone number is 1-800-766-1254.
    
    Or try the Motherwear catalog, besides clothes designed for
    nursing mothers they also have kids clothes. Phone: 413-586-3488
    
    /Malin

I saw an ad in the Sunday Boston Globe for an Annual Warehouse Clearance Sale
at The Baby's Room in Danvers on Sunday.  I'm trying to decide if it's worth 
making the trip this weekend.  Has anyone had any experience with this store 
and in particular their Annual Clearance Sales?

Jackie

    re: .24
    
    Thanks for all the help to everyone, both in the file and by mail.  I
    think I'll be able to find just what I need.  Thanks again.  Beth

    I'm looking for a place to buy a Kangaroo booster seat, preferably
    a store rather than catalog, (to save the shipping cost).  
    I live in the Greater Maynard Area.
    
    Lucy

My brother and sister-in-law are planning to visit the weekend of
Sept 12, and I need to find a port-a-crib (I *still* don't understand
why they can't bring theirs -- they have a big car trunk -- but so it goes).

I anticipate that I will have other occasions to need a crib, but not
enough to merit buying one new (they were expensive when my 12 y.o
was a baby; I'm sure they're through the roof now!).

Does anyone know where a good place to rent/buy used a port-a-crib is?

I live in Newton Center, MA, and work in Tewksbury MA.

Thanks,

Bobbi

    I'm not sure that this is the best place for this note, so please feel
    free to move it, but here goes:
    
    We are interested in finding infant swimming classes, in the Northboro,
    MA, area.  Does anyone know where the closest might be?
    
    Thanks a lot,
    
    Leslie

    Please also see note 97 "Mail Order Catalogs".
    
    L
    co-mod
    

    Does anyone know if and where I could get a stuffed Clifford (the "Big
    Red Dog")?  Caileigh's kindergarten teacher is named Mrs. Clifford and 
    she mentioned that she would love to get one but hasn't been able to
    find one. 
    
    I'd prefer a lead in the Worcester area, but any information would be 
    helpful.
    
    Thanks,
    
    -Tracy
    

    Looking for edible Peanut Butter Playdough Recipe
    
    FSOA::ALLEN

    
    I have been cutting her hair myself.  Now I'm looking for a someone 
    else to do it as it is getting longer.  I live in Acton Mass,
    does anyone know of a stylist who is good with children?  I've 
    been through the yellow pages and found some salons which advertise
    "Children's Cuts" or "Children Welcome" but each stylist is different.
    
    Thanks, in advance, for the advice.
    
    Rose Marie

    I believe what you are looking for is called Marble Works.  It is sold
    through Discovery Toys.  There was a women who worked at DEC that use
    to sell the stuff.  I will check to see if she is still here and send
    you her name if you want.  We have marble works ... beware .... my son 
    thinks the pieces make great weapons!
    
    Joyce

    If you have time to hit a few yard sales, this is a toy you can
    often pick up after somebody else's kids have outgrown it. 
    
    --bonnie

    re: .39
    
    thanks for the tip. A neighbor sells (or used to sell) Discovery toys.
    I'll ask her about it when I see her. In the meantime, I wonder if
    there is a version sold in stores?
    
    As far as weapons go, my son can pretend that virtually *anything* (incl
    stuffed animals) can be used as a weapon, so I don't thing we run a
    much greater risk with Marble Works...;^)
    
    Freddie

    There is a store in the Pheasant Lane mall ... first floor ... that
    sells Educational Toys.  I'm not sure of the name of the place, but I
    have seen several of the items that Discovery Toys sells in there. 
    You might want to try them (ooops if you are in that general area - I
    forget that we have a far reaching audience.)  :-)
    
    Joyce
    
    
    

    
    
    Hi,
    
    	Does anyone know the 1-800 number to sign a child up on the Barney
    fan club.  I thought I had seen the number in here before, but now that
    I need it I can't find it.
    
    Please send mail to ALLVAX::CLENDENIN
    
    Thanks Lisa
    

    I'm looking for the ORIGINAL TinkerToy sets, with the wooden sticks and
    wheels.  According to Playskool, they discontinued the wooden sets a
    year ago, and now only make the all-plastic sets.  My son already has
    the Original beginner set and would like one of the larger sets.
    None of the stores around here (Nashua area) have any original sets
    left.  If anyone runs across one, please let me know.
    
    Thanks.

    I know they've come out with a new girl doll that goes potty but that's
    probably not appropriate.  I've started to train my three year old son
    and we use a book and video tape set that also comes along with a 
    little boy in a diaper and a potty.  It's called "Once upon a Potty" 
    it has really helped.  While he watches the video he sits on the potty
    and has the little boy next to him on his potty and follows along with
    the book.
    
    
    
    

    
    Where is a good place to find the Brios train set at a reasonable
    price? Does anyone know how much this item ranges? We were at my
    son's friend house and both my 1.5 and 3.5 yr sons were fascinated 
    by it. They had a pretty inclusive set with a table and lots of tracks
    and pieces. Does anyone know the ages on it?

I have about 35 pounds worth of Brio which we bought for our children from
the time they were about 2 years old.  It is a wonderful toy.  I'm afraid I
can't offer to sell you mine because I'm keeping it for my grandchildren.

My boys played with it until they were about eight years old but they were
beginning to lose interest in it around 6 years old.  There are an enormous
variety of pieces so every Christmas and birthday we, relatives, and friends
added to it.  They would fill the play room would complex layouts.  We had
houses and villages and trees.  I loved playing with it myself :-)

Cheryl

    It is selling in the most recent CHILDCRAFT catalog...didn't notice 
    prices

    Where can i find a simple pair of black rubbers or even yellow or red
     Looking to complete my nephew's fireman costume...when your'e looking 
    they are nowhere!

    How about the rubbers that we use for house work?  You can find it
    in every supermarket stores.  It comes with various colors.
    
    Wendy

    The Brio train sets I've seen at The Early Learning Center at the
    Pheasant Lane Mall, Nashua.  I assume other ELCs also carry them - I
    thought they were fairly expensive ... more than an electric train.
    
    As for the marble game (if you're still out there!), I saw a game just
    like that at BJ's Wholesale Club in Nashua.  It was ~$15. I think. 
    I'll try to get back in there and see if I can get the name of it, and
    the real price.  It looked like a BLAST to me !! (yes, I DID almost buy
    one! (-;)
    
    Patty

    First of all, thanks for the pointers to the marble game.
    Unfortunately, my wife vetoed the purchase because she's afraid that
    the baby will choke on the marbles if Nick leaves them lying around...
    
    Now I'm on a hunt for the following two items. Pointers (especially in
    the Nashua area) would be appreciated:
    
    	- a 'rubber' drum, sometimes called a tom-tom.
    
    	- a real child-sized acoustic guitar
    
    As always, thanks in advance.
    
    Freddie
    	

    Freddie,
    
    There's a catalog that lists several kinds of drums and child-sized
    guitars, both acoustic and electric. They have other folk-type
    instruments as well, like lap harps. Their main product is 
    recorded music on tape or cd.
    
    Music For Little People
    800-727-2233 
    
    Lucy

    About three weeks ago I saw a TV commercial for a ride-on train that
    goes by itself (battery operated, I guess) either on a track or just
    across the floor.  I'm pretty sure it was made by Fisher-Price, but I'm
    not positive.
    
    I saw this commercial only once, and I haven't seen the train in any
    stores yet.  The commercial started out with a grandfather talking
    about how all kids get obsessed with one particular thing, and with his
    grandson, it is trains.  Then it shows the little boy riding this train
    around the living room on the tracks.
    
    Has anyone seen this sort of train in any stores yet?  Did anyone even
    see the commercial??  I'm starting to think I dreamed (dreampt?) it.  
    If you have any information, please let me know.  I live in work in 
    central MA.  Thanks!
    
                                              Tracy

I am trying to find a stuffed Gizmo toy (from the Gremlins Movie) for my
son.  I know that they now longer make them, so I was hoping someone might
have one that they no longer want.  I am willing to pay a reasonable price.

Thanks,

Karen Edwards
CSC32::K_EDWARDS
DTN - 592-4466

    I hope someone here can help me.  I want to buy a wooden doll house for
    my daughters for Christmas.  Someone once mentioned to me that one of
    the prisons here in Massachusetts has the inmates making and selling
    dollhouses.  Has anyone ever heard of this and does anyone have any
    additional information?
    
    Thanks in advance
    Roberta

    
    
    I have looked and looked all over for those little action figurines of
    the cast from Star Trek the Next Generation (they were supposed to be
    Christmas presents for Marc and not Spencer ;-))
    
    	Has *anyone* seen them in either the southern New Hampshire area or
    in some sort of major store chain?
    
    	Much thanks,
    
    				Wendy

Hey! Does this mean I'm getting them for my birthday?

-marc
(Mr. SUPER::WTHOMAS)

    Does anyone know of a parent support group dealing with Fetal Alcohol
    Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects?  Or a doctor or clinic in Maryland
    specializing in the diagnosis/treatment of problems resulting from
    FAS/FAE?
    
    Some friends have a foster daughter who is strongly suspected (by
    physical symptoms and knowledge of the mother's history) to have FAE. 
    She's a very bright child but is having trouble in school because of
    her short attention span and inability to control acting out in class.
    
    These friends would like to have their daughter evaluated medically to
    give them a better idea of what to expect and, hopefully, how to deal
    with it more productively.  We believe their family doctor will be of
    limited value in this particular instance and am trying to help them
    find a doctor or clinic specializing in these problems.  
    
    By way of explanation, these people are not professional foster care
    providers.  They are relatives of the child, and took her in when her
    mother died, as the father had long ago abandoned the family.  So they
    have no specialized training and are getting absolutely NO support from
    the local social services.
    
    Any help would be greatly appreciated!
    Beth

	Hi,

	Could someone tell me the names of baby stores in the Nashua and/or
	Salem NH areas.

	Our baby is due in April and we're starting to research cribs,
        changing tables, etc.  and trying to decide on a wallpaper border.
	We don't know exactly what we want yet, just in the looking stage.

	Thanks,
	Karen
	PCBOPS::TERNULLO
	DTN: 223-3541

    I'm looking for a stuffed animal for my 4-year-old.  It is the St.
    Bernard, Beethoven, from the movie of the same name.  I had gotten him
    one from the Employee Store here in Westminster for Xmas, but he lost
    it in a store.  Our employee store ran out and will not be getting any
    more Beethoven's.  Size doesn't matter, but his collar will say
    Beethoven.
    
    Has anyone seen one of these?  I live in Fitchburg, but will travel
    some if I know of a location.
    
    Thanx,
    Deb
    

We're looking for double runner skates for our daughter
who is 19 mos old. She wears about a size 6 sneaker.
My husband has shopped around a bit and can't seem to
find any. 

Does anyone know where we could find a pair?
We'll consider new or used.

Also, I haven't seen these in 30 years so not sure
how they work anymore...do the kids just wear their 
snow boots and does the skate just strap over them?

Thanks for any help,

Norma Williams
  CIMT::NWILLIAMS

    Does anyone know of an outlet for elementary and high school text
    books?

    Large book stores like Barnes & Noble here in New York only carry
    college texts.
    
    (cross-post: Books, Parenting)

    re: .66
    Try calling "Touch of Class Catalog" at 1-800-457-7456.  I know they
    had a lot of Thomas stuff in their catalog before Christmas but for
    some reason it isn't in the latest catalog they sent me.
    
    I ordered a Beauty and the Beast comforter from them and was pleased
    with their service.  If my experience was typical, they'll be able to
    help you even if you don't have a catalog.
    
    Ruth

    I have been looking for silicone nipples that fit the Playtex disposable
    bag system. I've specifically been searching for orthodontic silicone
    nipples, but I haven't found -any- wide wilicone nipples, only latex.
    Does anyone actually make them? If you've bought them, could you give
    me a pointer to a brand and/or store (eastern MA)?
    
    Thanks,
    Dan

    We used silicone nipples (orthodonitic) for our first child...they were
    made by Playskool and discontinued...beleive me, I bought every single
    one I could find, since my daughter wouldn't use anything else!
    
    Anyway, my second child is now one month old and I've decided to
    not even introduce the nipples we used before, since I can't find
    new ones anywhere.  
    
    I don't think you'll find them anywhere, but try calling HASBRO in
    Pawtucket...they own Playskool and can tell you if they still make
    the PUR Othodonitic silicone nipple for the disposible nursers.
    
    Good Luck...
    
    Sharon

    Looking for something called 'anti-colic valve'. They are small 
    plastic disks, containing vent holes and a regulator valve, that fit
    inside the collar of a baby bottle between the base of the nipple and
    the top edge of the bottle itself. Supposedly, the valve/vents prevent
    the baby from taking in too much air while feeding. Don't know if it
    really works, but Nick was never colicky...may only be a coincidence,
    but who's to say for sure?
    
    We bought a few for Nick at Child World more than 3 years ago...I seem
    to recall they were on display with the various trinkets (safety
    latches, outlet covers, bottle holders, etc...) sold by 'First Years',
    or 'Gerber', etc...We've only got three left for Chris to use, and
    can't find more of them anywhere.
    
    As always, thanks in advance.
    
    Freddie

Anyone know where I can find a copy of The Little Mermaid video from Disney.
New or used would be fine.

I am kicking myself for not having bought this when it came out a couple years
ago.

Barbara

    Where can I find a Teenage Mutant Nija Turtle backpack?  I'm in So NH.
    
    thanks
    

    Where can I find Crayola Crayon decorating items?  
    I know I've seen them, but now I can't remember where!
    I'm looking for stuff like wallpaper border, bumper 
    pads, sheets, fabric (to make curtains/pillows), etc.
    I've already got a crayon bank (it stands about 2 feet
    tall) but I'd like to get other stuff too.
    
    Thanks!
    
    Conni
    
    
    

    My 2 year old just watched some of Lady & the Tramp at a friend's 
    house the other day and LOVED it.  But when I called the Disney store,
    they said that video is no longer available.  Does anyone have a copy
    they'd be interested in selling?  Please reply to CSTEAM::WRIGHT.
    
    Thanks!
    
    Jane
    

    Looking for suggestions on where I can find "HO" scale electric trains
    and accessories.  New is nice, used is just as nice.
    
    We would like to find stores that sell them, as well as anyone willing
    to part with tracks and accesories for a set.  They really haven't
    changed much from when *I* was a kid!!
    
    Husband works in greater Maynard, I'm in Marlboro, home is Southwest of
    Worcester (Oxford).
    
    Lyn
    (Sales::ltripp)
    husband, (IAMOK::TRIPP)

    re. 66
    
    Jane,
    
    I just ordered a Thomas the Tank Engine lamp for my nephew for his
    birthday from the Lighter Side catalog.  Don't recall if they had a
    night light, but it might be worth checking into if you are still
    looking.
    
    Von

    A bakery in the Marlboro, Ma area that makes Barney Birthday Cakes..
    
    THanks,
    Roberta Dupuis
    MCIS2::DUPUIS

    For over 2.5 years now, our daughter has fallen asleep without
    a fuss to a tape cassette I received at a baby shower:
    
      A Child's Gift of Lullabye by J. Aaron Brown @1986
    
    Well, if finally broke and our life is in disarray.  We bought
    another lullabye tape, but she's too interested in "what song's next
    Mommy?" to fall asleep.  I'm sure in time she'll adjust, but it's
    taking her at least an hour to fall asleep (as opposed to 5 minutes),
    so... does anyone know or have this tape I could purchase from you?
    
    I've called/gone to Waldenbooks (where it was originally purchased),
    Lechmere, Learning Express, Paperback Booksmith and no one has
    it.  Possibly it has gone out of "print."
    
    Ah, the perils of "crutches"
    

    Someone put a note in Parenting regarding a bakery in Marlboro, MA
    that did Barney cakes.  Can you tell me which bakery??  Need this
    as soon as possible.  Thanks.

We will have an au pair from Sweden and she is originally from Hungary.
According to her she doesn't know how to cook but willing to learn.  I like
to cook her some special meal when she arrives in America two weeks from now.

If someone has good Swedish or Hungarian receipes, please send me mail.  

kia

    Hi,
    
    My son has been talking all winter about wearing his spring Bruins
    jacket.  I need to find a new one, since he's outgrown last year's. 
    Does anyone know where they sell children's sized Bruins jackets?  We 
    probably need a size 4 or SMALL.  We live in Clinton, MA.  
    
    Please send mail to MARLIN::CAISSIE, if you've seen them in any stores
    in the Leominster, Worcester, or Framingham/Natick areas. 
    
    Thanks,
    
    Sheryl

    My husband, gallant guy that he is, has volunteered to dress up
    as Barney for my niece's fourth birthday party next weekend, Barney
    theme, of course.
    
    Any suggestions for where to get a costume?

I am surprized that no one has entered a note about maternity clothes and 
where to find the best ones.

What about the Maynard/Littleton, MA area?  Are they all as bad as I have 
heard?  Are they all as expensive as I have heard?  What about Bathing 
Suits?  Where do you find them?  Do they have special ones or do you just 
buy a bigger size as "you grow".

Any suggestions would be very helpful.  Thanks....


cj

    For most "maternity wear", I hit the big beautiful women's sizes.  Most
    of the stuff available is much more professional  looking than a lot of
    the maternity stuff I've seen in my price range.  
    
    One warning, make sure the elastic in the pants is either in front, or
    all the way around.  Having no "tummy give" can be uncomfortable as you
    get bigger.  
    
    Meg

    I would like to find some wall decorations for my son's room.. I'm
    looking for street signs (like a stop sign, yield, curve, etc...)
    I am in Colorado Springs so anywhere here or in Denver, or mail
    order would be ok.   I've thought about making my own out of
    poster board, but would like something a little more sturdy if I
    can find it!  Thanks.  Please send mail to CSC32::L_WHITMORE.
    

    I'm looking for a good child photographer in the Manchester, NH area.
    We have spent hundreds of dollars at Olan Mills and have been less than
    satisified, but couldn't refuse buying them anyway....I have seen some
    pictures from the local Sears store that haven't been good either...
    
    Does anyone know of another photographer?  What were your results??
    Its been a year since we have had Shannon's picture taken, so I would
    like to find one soon.
    
    Thanks in advance.  
     Beth

Where can I find an example of a medical consent note?  I know I saw one in here
and now that I need it for next week, I can't find it!  Any help would be
much appreciated!  I'd love to be able to check one more thing off my "To Do"
list without hitting panic mode!

Thanks,

Wendy

    The best ones I've seen are available at your local hospital .... they
    like them better because they're THEIR form, and it has the info that
    THEY want, on it.
    
    Or your pedi's office.
    
    

    I'm looking for Rail Net (sp?) or a reasonable facsimile to protect my
    13' balcony railing.  I want something relatively inexpensive and light
    weight.
    
    If someone has a catslogue that carries this, would you please look up
    the price and phone number for orders, and get back to me?
    
    I'm comparing Rail Net prices to the cost of using a lightweight
    fencing material from the garden/hardware store.  (I can seal the
    rought edges with duct tape, and use electrical tie strips to connect
    the fencing to the railing.)
    
    SET MOD /ON
    
    We permit replies here that provide catalogue information.  All other
    responses must use Email.
    
    SET MOD/OFF
    
    Thsnks,
    Laura
    

    I am looking for a child's headband for swimming.  (It's for kids with
    tubes or ear problems to wear instead of a bathing cap.)  We are
    heading to Aruba again for three weeks, but six-year-old Caileigh just
    had tubes put in her ears and I think this would work much better
    (along with her ear plugs) than a bathing cap.  
    
    The Right Start catalog carries them (and calls them the Ear Band-its),
    but the size they have is for 18 months to five years and the operator
    I spoke to thought the five years was really pushing it.  
    
    Does anyone know of a place that sells these, preferably in Central to
    Easter Mass.?  I work in Maynard, my husband works in Marlboro, we live
    in Auburn, Mass., and we will be hitting the North Shore and Kittery
    Maine before we go.  Anyplace remotely near these areas would be
    helpful.  Also, any mail order catalog
    
    Thanks!
    
    Tracy
     

    Would anyone happen to know of a stable that brings ponies
    to Birthday parties for an hour or so ???
    
    I just called a place out of Bolton (I will be needing the pony to
    go to Sterling) and they charge $200.00 for an hour of riding
    at a house, as opposed to going to the stable, it's $100.00.
    (The woman said insurance makes it so expensive, liability).
    A wee bit out of my price range, especially since my daughter
    will only be 1 this year, the pony is really for her cousins
    to ride.
    
    I just wanted to call a few placed to get some pricing but
    don't know of anywhere.
    
    Any help would be appreciated.
    
    Have a great weekend !!!
    
    Joanie

    Is anyone familiar with a place in southern New Hampshire that 
    organizes dress-up birthday parties for little girls?
    I remember seeing a flyer somewhere but can't remember where.
    
    Thanks!
    
    Chip

    Does anyone know if they still make the flexible tunnels for little
    kids to crawl through??  My 14 year old daughter had one when she
    was a baby and absolutely loved it, now my one year old son loves
    to crawl through the tunnels at the park and I would love to get
    him one for his first birthday next week.  I called Toys R Us figuring
    if anyone had them they would but they said they don't carry them.
    Do they even make them anymore???
    
    Thanks,
    Vickie  -  CIVIC::Henmueller

    I "think" I saw the tunnels in the CHILDCRAFT catalogs.  Sorry, I don't
    have the catalog info - but I'm sure the CATALOG notesfile would.
    
    -sandy
    

    I was able to pick up the "Once Upon A Potty" book, but haven't seen
    the tape sold separately.  Do you know where I might be able to get a
    copy of it?
    
    Thanks,
    Lori B.

    Anybody know where I can find "slim" sizes for boys? My son fits into a
    4T in the waist and across the chest (pants and shirt, respectively),
    but they are much too short in the leg and body.  His shins and belly
    show in very noticeable gaps.  Going up in size doesn't help - the
    waistlines are too large, and the shirts are still too short.  Is there a 
    shop or catalogue for tall, thin kids?  Even sweats are too short!
    Sarah (Central MA area for store suggestions)

    Where can I find a vinyl painting smock for a pre-schooler?  I've
    tried Toys R Us, Caldor, Ames, Calvert's, Raschell's.  I haven't tried 
    any hobby shops yet, so that's next on the list.  Everybody else I know 
    has bought their child an easel and paint set, and the smock was included. 
    All I want is the smock. 
    I live in Worcester, work in Maynard, so I can go any reasonable
    distance from either. Right now he is wearing one of my old shirts, cut
    down to fit, but it won't hold off a major paint spill!
    Sarah (Powdml::Cormier)

    Childcraft catalogs had them...
    

    
    I need to know if anyone knows of a place or a number to call. For
    replacing the padding/cover of the Century carseat/carriers that has
    the base that stays in the car and the carrier serves as little rocker.
    
    I am due the end of October and my Century has gone throug to many
    washes.   
    
    Please send e_mail to: JUPITR::LCLARK
    
    Thanks, Leslie

About two years ago, I found a big teddy bear in a store
somewhere in Nashua, NH.  It was only $35 dollars; I
sort of suspect it was mismarked.

So, now I would like to find another one, but cannot
remember where I saw it.  If you've seen any big teddy
bears that are, say, less than $75 dollars, would you
send me mail.  I'm looking at the usual places, but no
luck so far with *any* big teddy bears.

"Big" means about 4 feet tall, if it were to stand up
on its hind legs.  We will use it to prop against the
(cold) wood stove, so when Sarah starts toddling and 
falling, she'll land on it, instead of the stove.

Thanks,

Pat
gooey::rollman

    My sister is looking for an inexpensive Batman costume for her
    five-year old son, size 5 to 6 (I think). She thought she saw one in
    the Sensational Beginnings catalog for under $10, but she no longer has
    the catalog. A pattern is $7 alone, so sewing is not worth it. Anyone
    have a used costume they want to sell? Or does anyone have the catalog
    or at least their phone number?

Hi,

I'm trying to find the details of a "Berenstein Bears" book on Stranger 
Danger.

I need to get the following details:
 Title :
 Publisher :
 Author : (I assume it is Stan & Jan Berenstein)
 ISBN number :

I don't know the title, and the booksellers I spoke to didn't seem familiar 
with it, so it may have to be imported. Could someone help please? (It's for 
my 4 year old son - and me)

Regards,

Chele Burt

I'm looking for Baptismal clothes for an infant boy, size 3-6 months in
the Nashua, NH area.  I am not interested in the long christening gowns 
I've seen and the satin shorts and shirts are sized for at least 12 months.

My criteria
    - mostly white
    - suitable for the begining of November
    - more formal that most kids clothes are---eg. no pictures of
      bunnies, kitties, trucks, etc.  Someone I know has a sleeper made
      up like a tuxedo---something like that would be good.
    - size 3-6 months boy

Thanks,
diane
RPSTRY::DOWNIE

Diana Zeltser
AKOCOA::ZELTSER
DIANA ZELTSER @AKO
DTN 244-6964

I am looking for a doll called "Honeycomb". All I know that it has a 
vinyl face and brown hair. Supposedly very popular several years ago. I 
checked all the toys stores and no one has ever heard of it. Please 
help! 

    I saw this a few years ago, but haven't seen once since and now I could
    use one.  
    
    Has anybody seen the "mommy" coat with the backpack built into the back
    of it?   It looked like a pouch off the back, and might have been
    either Nepalese or Japanese.  The kid fits down inside the coat for
    insulation.  
    
    Meg

    where can I buy snugglies/slings?  Can someone suggest where I could
    find them in the Nashua NH area?
    
    Thanks,
    
    ashok joshi

    
    Can someone provide me the address for the Sesame Street
    magazine?  My sister has suggested a subscription as a Christmas gift
    for my niece.
    
    --Jennifer

    
    RE: .108, Mommy coat catalog sources:
    
    Motherwear has a "Magic Jacket" for $99.  Item NJ900.
    413-586-3488
    
    Parenting Concepts has a "Mamma Coat" for $99.95. Item NC01.
    1-800-727-3683

    Has anyone heard or seen of a lighted mobile that produces images on
    the ceiling? My sister-in-law bought one in Indiana and I really like
    the idea.  Although she hasn't been able to find another one. I've
    searched around Worcester, to no avail. My 4-month-old daughter
    is in love with the Sesame street mobile we have now, but it's about
    to croak. 
    
    Thanks Rose

We're getting close to delivery date and still can't find a cradle mattress
(15" x 33 1/2") to fit our cradle.  We found one place in Fitchburg (Norm's)
who claimed that they'd have some "as soon as the next regular shipment
arrived", but that was many weeks ago and they still haven't received any.  If
anyone knows of a good source for odd sized matresses, please let me know.  (We
live in Littleton, MA).

Thanks.
								_Mike

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                 -< store to buy 15 x 33 1/2 cradle mattress >-

Hi Mike,

If you are desperate, try an upholstery shop.  My folks own one here in
So. Calif. and make all sorts of custom cushions. It shouldn't take more
than a hour or two.

Rochelle

DTN 533.3357  

	My son would like Santa to bring him a "Robocop" toy.  I have looked
	just about everwhere.  If anyone knows where I could find one, please
	let me know.

	Thanks!

	MSHRMS::SCANLON
	DTN 237-6204

    re .110:
    
    Sesame Street Magazine
    PO Box 52000
    Boulder, CO 80322-2000
    
    The flyer I have says:
    
    	"A gift subscription to Sesame Street brings kids all the lovable
    	 characters they enjoy on TV.  And every issue also includes a
    	 special 48-page Parents' Guide -- packed with practical advice and
    	 ideas parents can use every day.
    
    	 __  Send a 1-year (10 issues) subscription for only
    	     $17.97 to the child listed below.
    	 __  Each additional gift is only $10.00 -- save $7.97"
    
    It also says you can order and be billed later; that gift subscriptions
    start with the Jan/Feb '94 issue; you can get cards to announce
    your gifts; subscription to Canada and other countries add $6.00 per
    year.
    
    Beryl

	POWER RANGERS

Where can I find them?  Can be anywhere in the U.S. (I might have family
there I can impose on...)  :-)

Why do they ask for these things for Christmas and then when they are sold
out of every store, the child says, "Oh, that's okay, I'll ask Santa for it."?!

        Carol  :-}

    
    A trike with a 15+" wheel diameter.  My almost 4 yr old wants a trike,
    but the only ones I've found she's just too big for!
    
    I've tried Toys R Us, Sears, Target, and local bike shops.
    
    Oh, and if it's reasonably priced, that'd be REAL nice, too!  :-)
    
    Jamd

    Does anyone know where I can purchase a small (6-12") stuffed unicorn?
    So far I've been to Toys-R-Us, Serv.Merchandise, Bradlee's & Caldor's 
    and have come up empty.
    
    Thanks in advance,
    
    Freddie

    Where can I find a copy of the video "Corduroy and other Bear stories"?
    It's part of the Children's Circle series of videos. The Heart in Hand 
    catalog can't get anymore so I presume that going to the manaufacturer
    won't help. I'm lloking for stores in the Mass/NH area or another
    catalog. 
    Thanks,
    Sue Lewis
    

    in maynard/boston area looking for HASBRO MEGATRON TRANSFORMER (tank
    or plane). there are tons of transformers out there but the tank
    is in the $25 range and plane in $17 range.
    
    Thanks.
    
    (you know they put these things in those stupid advertising circulars 
    for the weekly sale and you go there and they don't have them and then 
    they give you raincheck with the story that 'trucks are coming every
    day and we don't know what's on them').

    Where can I find the "construction" video so popular with toddlers
    today?  Went to a local store and they said it was mail order only?
    
    Any pointers would be appreciated.

>    Where can I find the "construction" video so popular with toddlers
>    today?  Went to a local store and they said it was mail order only?

    call 1-800-843-3686

    Focus video productions
    rd#5 Box 2108
    Montpelier, Vt.
    05602

I'm looking for a local outlet (Greater Maynard Area) for a video series put
out by "Children's Circle" that are animated versions of classic children's
books.  I have one which is called the Maurice Sendek Library, featuring
Chicken Soup/Rice, Where the Wild Things Are, In the Night Kitchen, and an
interview with the author.  It is a white video case with red markings and it
says #21 or something; I know there are others in the series cause I've seen
them in rental places.  I called the 800# on the cover and they are sending me
a catalogue, but I wanted to buy one THIS WEEK.  They didn't know of any local
stores to send me to - anyone know of a place?  

Send replies to ICS::Waky

Thanks

    A friend of mine is desperately looking for the Power Ranger Dragon Sword 
    (I guess that's THE hot toy for boys this year) and a giant stuffed panda 
    for her almost seven-year-old son.  Anyone have any leads?  
    
    She lives in Westford, Mass., and works in Maynard.  Also, her
    husband is working in San Francisco and her brother lives in the
    Irvine, California area.  So, help in any of the areas (though,
    preferably Mass. or Southern NH) would be great.  Thanks!
    
    Please send mail to GEMVAX::WARREN.
    
    Tracy

    Somewhere in here I saw somebody mention that her husband had hired a
    "maid service" for the first three months after their child was born.
    Strikes me, as somebody who is desperate for X-mas ideas for his wife
    (who is quite likely to give birth on X-mas day), as a wonderful
    notion. 
    
    So, can somebody point out a reliable weekly cleaning service in the
    Lowell, Billerica, Chelmsford, Tewksbury area?
    
    Thanks!
    
    John H-C

My sister checked out a tape for her four year old son from the town library.
The tape was a set of cartoons about a bunch of things they called Popples.  
They're kind of like little stuffed toys that belong to a young boy and girl.
Somehow these toys have come to life, and tend to tag along with their owners
wherever they go.  The Popples love to party and constantly get into trouble, 
or get their owners into trouble usually by making a mess, and then in some 
miraculous way, clean up/fix up the mess they made.  They have names that all
begin with P - Party, Prize, Puffball, P.J. ... I foget what else.  Their
main feature is that there is a sort of pocket like thing on their backs that
you can turn over and tuck their feet into so that they look like in they're
in a little sack or something.

Anyhow, my nephew has fallen in love with these things and wants to get stuffed
toy versions of them for Christmas.  Alas, although there was such a thing
a couple of seasons ago, Popples are really old hat now and do not seem to be 
available in stores anymore.  My sister has obtained a used one from her son's
babysitter, but would like to find others.  So if you have an old Popple that
you'd like to get rid of, or know of where we can get them, please send mail.

Thanks,
Leslie

    	I'd like to find a large chaulk board.  A friend's mother used to 
    	teach at a school in Lowell that closed some time back, and she 
    	was able to get one that fits most of one wall in their playroom.
    	I'm not looking for something THAT big.  But, I've got a great 
    	place in my basement that a board about 4'x6' would fit well.
    
    	All of the stores I've been to (WalMart, Kmart, Paperama, etc) 
    	seem to have the exact, same 24"x36" board.  The white wipe-off 
    	boards seem to be MUCH more popular these days.  But, I still 
    	don't trust Andy with any type of ink/pen/marker!
    
    	Any place in the Southern New Hampshire (Nashua/Manchester) area 
    	would be convenient.
    
    	Peggy

    Where can I find a desktop easel for a 4 year old?  I specifically want
    an easel that my son can place on top of a table or desk so we won't
    have another large object in the family room.
    
    Bo

Still looking for Popples - if anyone knows where or how we can
get any of these, please let me know.  See note 15.127 for an 
explanation of what they are.

Thanks,
Leslie

    RE: MY PREVIOUS NOTE 15.131
    
    Thank you to all for the quick response to my request regarding
    Bumble Balls. I've received many leads and have, in fact, found
    one. My sons and I thank you sincerely.
    
    I'm again amazed by the power of the NOTES file. Happy holidays
    to all.
    
    Freddie

    Looking for a source for a hypoallergenic formula called
    Nutramigen. We are currently paying about $ 6/ can, so if
    anyone is aware of a source in Mass or New Hampshire that sells
    it at a discount, please reply to me at SPESHR::MONDOU
    
    Thanks
    

    
    re .-1
    
    Good point ... I would like comments on where is the BEST place to buy
    baby formula (We are currently using GERBER Low-iron powder).
    
    We are paying $12.99 per 2-lb can at Toys'R'us.
    
    Any less expensive places we might of overlooked ?
    

    I am looking for the felt liners that go in the kid's rubber snow
    boots.  These are the kind of shoe boots that are usualy green or gold
    colored, lace up the front and  have a very thick rubber sole and heel, 
    NOT the thin ones that go over the kid's shoes. 
    I've seen adult size liner replacements in lots of places, but never kids.
    I'm in the Worcester areas, hubby works in Maynard, so greater MA is OK.
    
    His boots are size 2, if anyone even has a pair from an old set of
    boots, and wants to part with them.
                                      
    Lyn
    (LEDS::TRIPP)

    I would appreciate any info you have on gymnastic centers near the
    Milford, Ma area.  I am looking to send my 4 year old daughter to 
    one but do not know the first thing about them.  If you have had
    any experiences with any in the area, good or bad, please let me
    know.
    
    Thanks,
    Jennie Boucher
    dtn 297-5895
    iceflo::jboucher
    
    

    	Does anyone know where I can get PUR toddler fast flow nipples?

        Last week Spencer was home ill for most of the week and he insisted
    on using a bottle (hey if it means he'll drink fluids then it's fine
    with me). Fortunately I was able to find a nipple that is actually a
    "sippy cup" nipple and so in actuality he is drinking from an odd
    shaped sippy cup. We have found this to be very easy as he does not
    spill this all over the place like he tends to do with a regular cup
    (he refuses to use the sippy cup lid on the cup - interestingly enough).
	
    	Problem is, I only have one nipple and I can't seem to find any
    others in the stores.

    	I located in Southern NH, any help would be most appreciated.

    				Wendy

    I'm looking for the ORIGINAL TinkerToy sets, with the wooden sticks and
    wheels.  I've checked several stores in the Burlington/Framington area
    with no luck.  The Birthday is tomorrow so I'm in panic mode.
    If anyone has any ideas or has seen them in a store please let me know.
    Distance, within reason, is no object.

    Thanks.
    
    Bill (NPSS::WADE / dtn 247-3024)
    

    re -1
    
    I don't believe they make them with wood anymore - the sets my kids
    have are plastic and are two years old.  (they were a gift, so other
    than the usual toys stores, I can't advise.)
    
    -sandy
    

    	For those who are interested, I found "sippy cup bottle nipples"
    in the Right Start Catalogue (where else right?). They are a little
    different than the one I was using but they serve the same purpose.

    	Price was 4.95 for 6 nipples (actually a friend had gotten them and
    sold me 3 for 2.50)

    	A small but significant invention. ;-)

    				Wendy

    in MASS or Southern NH:
    
    if anyone sees POWER RANGER napkins and plates,etc. for birthday parties, 
    please let me know where.

          <<< MORTAL::$1$DIA1:[NOTES$LIBRARY]NEW_HAMPSHIRE.NOTE;3 >>>
                             -< The Granite State >-
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KELVIN::PACHECO "RON"                                12 lines  21-FEB-1994 09:18
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I'm looking for hair salons that specialize in cutting kids hair; the type of
places that do the video, pictures, mount the first locket, let the kid's pick
their own ``chair'' (carousel horse, sled, bike, etc.) etc.  I've seen this on
the news sometime back, but can seem to rember where, or find these places.
Does anyone know of such places in this geographic area?  Of course, I prefer a
place in So. NH, but would be willing to go to Boston.


Ron

    
    I'm looking for an outlet within the US that will be prepared to ship
    childrens furniture to the United Kingdom.
    
    A friend of ours is looking for a specific bed (and associated
    furniture) in the shape of a racing car or Thomas The Tank but has not
    found anything suitable here.
    
    Could somebody help by either furnishing maunufactures phone numbers
    and prefrably catalogues please.
    
    Regards,
    
    Harry Doolabh
    YUPPY::DOOLABH
    

    
    
I'm looking for a Madeline doll with an accompaning story book.  Shannon 
received Madeline's story about going to the hospital and the doll complete 
with an appendix scar as a gift and has become very much a fan of Madeline.  
I would really like to get another for her but haven't come across them 
anywhere.  What other stories are there and where are they?

thanks,

Beth (STUDIO::POIRIER)
    

    I live outside Manchester NH, work in Marlboro, travel often to
    Worcester, pass through Nashua everyday, so anywhere on that route (or
    via mail order) is perferred.  NOTE:  I am interested *only* in the
    books with the accompanying doll, I don't want a book if I can't get
    the doll.  This is a collection I want to start.
    
    thanks again
    

    I am looking for address and/or phone number for Harrington Farms of
    Vermont - they advertise a half ham that is supposedly quite good. I
    saw the ad in one of last Sunday's papers but can't find it now :-)
    

    Looking for a styrafoam "crown" you use when washing kids hair.  It
    fits over the child's head and rests above their ears
    My sister had picked one of these up for me through a catalog a few
    years ago.  She can't remember which one.  If anyone knows where I can
    buy one (I'm in Merrimack)/or a catalog they've seen them in, please
    send me mail @ AIMHI::OBRIEN_J.
    
    Thanks,
    Julie
    

    I am looking for "infant" sunglasses.  I had seen some in a catalogue
    that had a fabric covered elastic to hold them on. Has anyone seen
    these? Does anyone know where to get these? We are vacationing at the
    beach for a week this summer, so I thought I would try and get a
    head-start looking for these.
    
    thanks,
    Anne Marie
    ...HEILX::ALEGER, please send mail

>>    Looking for a styrafoam "crown" you use when washing kids hair.  It
>>    fits over the child's head and rests above their ears

I've seen these for sale in the Lillian Vernon catalogues.

                                                 Tracy    

    RE: .151
    
    I've seen this in the "One Step Ahead" catalog for about $6.00
    
    ..Lori

    Does anyone have the "One Step Ahead" catalog or a "Current" catalog
    they are not using?
    
    I remember seeing "infant sunglasses" in the current catalog, but it
    seems I have thrown away my copy.
    
    I am at MRO1-1/KL31 
    DTN 297-9053
    
    Thanks
    Anne Marie

    This reminds me of Bumble Ball....It's a great marketing strategy
    wouldn't ya say?
    

    We live in southern NH.
    
    My daughter (well, actually her mom) is very eager to get a beginner's
    kite now that spring has finally arrived.
    
    We need one that's easy to get aloft, not complicated to use or
    maintain, and promises some durability.  I want a kite that's better
    than the flimsy things that frustrated me as a kid.
    
    I got inspired by the wonderful kites at Hampton Beach NH several weeks
    ago.  Its time for us to get into the action.
    
    Oh - my daughter likes her kites (like everything in life) in the color
    purple.  She'll settle for pink.    Pictures of kittens, puppies, or
    cute babies are her favorites, but she'll settle for polka dots or
    ruffles.  Mom's a bit more open minded.  :-)  :-)
    
    Will pay more to buy from a dealer who can advise me on doing something
    I never quite got the hang of as a kid.  Maybe next I'll finally learn
    how to whistle Dixie.  
    
    Laura

    RE: Kites
    
    Here are some phone numbers to get a kite catalog.  They have beginner
    to stunt kites. Inexpensive to outrageously expensive.
    
    CATCH THE WIND
    1-800-227-7878
    
    INTO THE WIND
    1-800-541-0314
    
    KLIG's KITES
    1-800-333-5944
    
    I only have experience with the first company and they were very
    responsive to my questions and I had the catalog within 5 days of
    calling.

    I'd like to buy an anatomically correct doll for my 4 year-old
    daughter.  Since her brother will be arriving in the next 6 weeks or
    so, I'd like to get a boy doll for her to have.  This way, she can
    wash/change/feed her baby while I'm doing the same to the
    louder/squirmier/messier real baby.
    
    I looked at Toys-R-Us a while ago, but they didn't have anything that
    advertised that it was anatomically correct.  I'd probably prefer using
    a catalog at this point, since I'm getting kind of tired and shopping
    isn't high on my list.
    
    But any pointer would be appreciated.
    
    Thanks,
    
    judy

	Judy,

	Congratulations on your pregnancy.  It's funny that you entered
        this note today, because just yesterday I received the "hand in
        hand PROFESSIONAL" catalog from my mom.  (She owns a daycare center).
        Anyway, it has a lot of nifty things in it and she thought I
        might be interested.  Their phone# is 1-800-872-3841 and they
	are located in Oxford, ME.  I've never ordered anything from them
	but from the looks of the catalog they have a lot of educational
	things. Anyway this is the description and price (sounds a little 
        high to me, but I've never bought an anatomically correct doll):
	
	 Newborn Dolls
        "Naturally posed baby dolls that look and feel like real newborns.
         Irresistible infant dolls with moveable heads, arms, and legs,
         birth certificates, identification bracelets, navel bandages and
         diapers.  Fabricated of washable babysafe vinyl.  Each 18" doll
         is anatomically correct.  From 3 years.  Please specify race
         and sex.  T-shirt sold seperately."

	 Each $44.95 (2lbs)

         L29152 White boy, girl
         L29151 Black boy, girl
         L30052 Native American boy, girl
         L29150 Asian boy, girl
         L29508 Hispanic boy, girl

	Good Luck,
	Karen T.

	P.S.  I'm in the Mill and work Mon, Wed, & Thurs. if you'd like
	      to borrow the catalog

	I am looking for consignment shops for childrens clothing.  
	Someone told me that there is one in Marlboro MA and I'd
	like to visit it during lunch someday.  However, I can't
	find it in the phone book.  I'd be interested in any other 
	consignement stores in the Marlboro-Milford area.

	Please send mail to PFEAST::HEALEY.   Store names are sufficent
	but phone numbers and rough directions would be appreciated
	as well!

	Thank you,

	Karen

		Does anyone know where I can get a Boo-Boo Bunny???

		It is a plastic ice cube that sits in a little
		bunny and guess what it's makes the boo-boo
		go away instantly!

		I was at my sister's house and she had one.  She
		couldn't remember where she got it other than in
		'one of those catalogs'.  

		Has anyone seen these?  Thanks.

		Lynne
		email: poegel@zk3.dec.com (xirtlu::poegel)

    
    I decided to put this reply in: mods please delet if it's
    innappropriate.
    
    You can MAKE a boo boo bunny easily:
    
    Take a very inexpensive (ie, THIN) washcloth and lay it out to look
    like a diamond.  Roll the sides inward until they meet. You'll have a
    long double roll.  FOld the roll. turn it on its side so you can see
    the "hole" where the ice cube will go. Use one strong rubberband about
    halfway. Catch all but the ends of the cloth in the band as well. 
    
    sorta like this 
           Rubber band |
                       |
    		 XXXXX |XXXXXXXXXX
                 XXXXX |
    		 XXXXX |XXXXXXXXXX
                  XXXXX|
                   XXXX|XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
    		    XXX|XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX                       XXXXX
                    XXX|XX                                      XXXXXX
    		    XXX|XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX                        XXXXX
    		     XX|XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
                       |
    
    
    You can glue eyes and a cotton tail, or you can draw them on.
    
    
    Hope my picture helps  :-\
    Jamd

    Does anyone have a reccomendation for a childrens photographer in the
    the Westford area?  It would be nice if they came to the house but
    this is not a requirement.  I have been unhappy with the long waits at
    some of the franchise studios.  I have a 2.5 year old and a 5 month
    old, so timing is everything...
    
    
    			Thanks,
    			Mary Russo
    			DTN: 264-2950
    			SOLVIT::RUSSO
    

    I am looking for some of the Star Trek figurines for my son.  I live in
    Westford Ma and have exhausted most of the stores such as Toys'r'us
    in the Nashua area.  Is there some place that carries a good selection
    (specifically, I can't find Lt. Worf or Cpt. Piccard).  Also, are they
    available through any catalog?
    
    
    				Thanks,
    				Mary Russo
    				dtn 264-2950
    				solvit::russo
    

    I need to buy some more Avon Skin-so-soft as I just sent our last
    bottle to the daycare [we use it for bug repellent]. Anyone know where
    I can get some or know of an Avon contact in the Maynard area? I work
    in Stow and live in Bolton.
    
    Thanks,
    Cathy

    AVON can be located at 1-800-FOR-AVON for those who can't find a local
    on their own.
    
    

Anyone know where to get these things?  I think they're bracelets, which
press at a specific point.  I am in the Shrewsbury/ Worcester area. 

Thanks,
Rachel
dtn 237-7452
NECSC::PECKAR

    Can anyone tell me where I could find a Barney or Minnie Mouse
    entertainer for my duaghter's birthday party ? Hopefully in the
    Littleton, Westford, Acton area ??
    
    Thanks,
    
    Stephanie

    Does anyone know where I can find Heinz Teething Rusks?  I live in
    Westford, MA and work in Merrimack, NH.  My Pedi reccommended them for
    teething but they are a British or Australian import.  He showed me one
    and they are *much* harder than the Gerber etc.
    
    
    				Thanks,
    				Mary Russo
    				dtn 264-2950
    				solvit::russo

    
    
    I'm looking for a baby backpack for a gift.  Anyone know where a good
    place to get these is?  I know EMS and REI have them, but they're very
    expensive.  Hoping to find a more moderately priced one?
    
    thanks, for any tips for places in Southern NH or Worcester area.
    
    Rachel
    dtn 237-7452
    

    I'm looking for a gate-type thing that can be mounted on the outside of
    a screen door to keep little ones from pushing through.  We haven't
    been able to open our newly-expanded kitchen's french doors due to
    Courtney's facination with the out-of-doors.
    
    
    beth

    
    I'm looking for the company that makes (name/address) and/or a
    catalogue that sells/makes security cabinet latches that use magnets
    for locking/unlocking rather than the traditional lock types.
    
    Please send any info to Beth Hill at WILLEE::HILL.
    
    Thanks
    

    I'm looking for a replacement pad for my changing table. It should be
    about 17" by 32". Does anyone know where these are sold? I live in
    Stow, MA.
    
    Please send mail to MSBCS::A_HARRIS.
    

    I am looking for a basic swing set for my nephew.  I would prefer new,
    wood and ability to add on pieces later.
    
    I live in Worcester and thats where the set will be set up.  I called
    the place on Route 9 in Shrewsbury across from the Ground Round but
    they were way too pricie.  Any suggestions?
    
    Joyce

    Does anyone know where in the greater Nashua/Merrimack NH area I can
    find a bathing cap for my son? He has tubes in his ears and I'd like to
    pick one up for him.
    
    thanks,
    	marianne

Hi -

I'm looking for a place to buy Brio trains or the compatible
sets at a discount price.  I'm interested in the Maynard/Acton
area (I work at PKO) or the Merrimack Valley/Southern NH area
(I live in Methuen, MA).  The place I used to go to has gone
out business...

Please send mail to PIET01::MURPHY.

Thanks

    
    	I am looking for one of the flexible tunnels that is mentioned
    	in 15.94.  I have contacted the author of 15.94 also.  Anybody 
    	seen them or have any ideas where one can be purchased?
    	
    	Thanks,
    	Melanie Glynn
    	ELWOOD::GLYNN
    

I am looking for the safety locks that you get to prevent the child from opening
the oven and the refrigerator.  Anyone that knows where you can get them, please
send me mail.  I live in Nashua NH and can go down to Mass to get it if I have
to.

Thanks.

--Chaya Ramanujam
  UHUH::chaya

    I am looking for recommendations for a children's photographer
    in the NH area.  I currently take my kids to Sears, but I
    am getting very unhappy with the long wait.  I'd like a place
    that I can make an appointment, dosen't cost an arm and a leg
    and that has creative ideas in posing.
    
    If you know of a place, please let me know.
    
    Thanks in advance.
    
    Denise
    SOLVIT::BALBONI

    Can anyone recommend or provide information about a beginner's 
    karate class for my daughter (5years) in the Nashua area?  Is five
    too young??
    
    Thanks in advance!
    
    Karen
    ASABET::SKAVICUS

Where can I get an inexpensive "traditional little boy" haircut somewhere kind
of near Acton? 

   Carol  (obviously this is for my son, not for me  ;-)  )

Where can I find wooden puzzles ( the kind with knobs or tabs on the pieces) ?
My daughter loves them.  I have tried the Pheasant Lane Mall..there's a Learn
and Play store there that carries some of these puzzles..but I was looking for
some variety.  Any other place in the NH/MA area that I can get them ? Please
reply to UHUH::chaya.

Thanks,
   Chaya.

    Fred Chalmers
    DELNI::CHALMERS
    LKG2-2/N06
    
    	Wanted:	Copy of Boston Globe dated Sept 23, hopefully in good
    	=======	condition.
    
    		Every year, we save a copy of the Globe published on my
    		son's birthday, but somehow this year's copy wound up
    		getting sent to the recycling center.
    
    		I plan to call the Globe to inquire about back issues, but
    		thought I'd try here first.
    
    		Thanks in advance.
    
    		Freddie

    
    I am looking for "cages" of some sort that would fit around steam 
    radiators -- to protect my daughter's fingers.   
    
    Please send me mail if you have any ideas.
    
    
    
    STOWOA::STOCKWELL
    

    I am desperately looking to borrow the pattern for green power ranger.
    We have a generic green ranger costume  but it doesn't have the gold
    shield.  I just bought the gold material and batting and would like
    to use the pattern to try to make something that looks reasonable.
    (remember, this is a person who doesn't sew!!!).  If someone knows
    where I could buy the pattern, that would be helpful also.
    
    AKOFIN::COREY
    
    THANKS....
    
    Angela

    Hi,
    
    Does anyone know where I can buy 9 oz. AVENT baby bottles in the
    So. NH ( Salem, Nashua, Merrimack )  or Merrimack Valley area ?  I
    managed to get a few in Bradlees in Salem NH but they are out and are
    not sure when they'll get more.
    
    Thanks,
    Sharon

    Does anyone know of a store in the E.Mass/So.NH area that carries any
    or all of the following Power Ranger toys?
    
    	- Megazord, Ultrazord or Thunderzord
    	- Lord Zed, Goldar, putties or other enemy figures
    	- Green or White Ranger figure (6-10" version)
    
    As always, thanks in advance.
    
    Freddie

    Magazord, Ultrazord and Thunderzord are available from the 
    J.C. Penney catalog.
    

    I called J.C. Penny for Megazord.  No Luck.  I have the 800 number
    to the Mfg. Marchon, Inc. 800-873-4438.  Here's the list I got from them, 
    but every place seems out of stock.  There are probably more, but that's
    all I got.
    
    K-Mart, Toys R Us, Walmart, Kids Town, Spags, Hornby Hobbies, BJs, 
    KB Toys, Rich's.
    
    If anyone finds a place that has them in stock, please let us know 
    immediately.  
    
     

    Couldn't resist, I called the JC Penney *catalog* (most toys from JCP
    are available through the catalog only, not available in the stores.)
    They do carry (but are out of) the Megazord stuff.
    
    However, for anyone who is interested, they are offering a "substitute"
    item and the discription I was given is:
    
    	7-Piece Mighty Morphin Power Ranger Bendables
    	These are 5" bendable figures that include the colors Red, 
    	Pink, Black, Yellow, Blue, Green and yes, White.
    	$24.99 for the set.
    
    I got the impression that these are like the old Gumby and 
    Poky figures ??  Just thought I'd pass this along to anyone
    that might be interested.

    I had good luck going on the Toys R Us waiting list for all the 'zord
    stuff.  They seem to get orders in quite regularly.  I was #264 on the
    list for the white tiger zord, and got it within 3 weeks.  Put your
    name on the order list for EVERY store that carries them, then hold
    your breath!  
    Sarah

    This may not apply for what you are looking for, but I got tired of
    driving around looking for the Batman figure that I wanted for my son.
    I called Kenner and they gave me a list of stores...and I told them
    that I had been to all of them.  They let me order them directly from
    them.  They didn't offer me this information until I explicitly asked.
    I don't think they encourage it.  I got them in about a week.
    
    				Mary
    

Where can I find the toddler beds that fit a crib mattress?

I thought they were "everywhere" until I really started
looking to buy one. Have called several stores with
not much luck.

I'm not interested in the plastic sportscar type that
ToysRus has. I'd really like something in wood. I would
resort to the metal bed if I had to, but I am realizing those
hard to find as well.

If you have a toddler bed, where did you get it? 
Made it yourself?

Also, if you have the metal kind, do you like it?

Thanks
/Malin

dkas::goodwin

    I'm looking for a jack in the box for santa to give my
    daughter.
    
    There's not much in  the toy stores. Do you have one ? Have
    you seen one ?
    
    This is the only thing my daughter is expecting from  santa.

    Someone (Note #20876) in the humane::classified_ads is offering the 
    ($39.00) white ranger tiger zord for $100 *plus* shipping.
    
    

    re: a few back regarding hunting down Power Ranger mechandise.
    
    Belated thanks to all who provided pointers, and a special thanks to
    one noter who contacted me via VAXmail and actually picked up an item
    for me that I was unable to find.
    
    Since my initial panic of a few weeks ago, I've been semi-diligently
    searching and have found many stores (K-Mart, Bradlee's, Caldor's) that
    seem to be able to keep a supply in stock. I've seen lots of remote
    control Megazords, as well as a number of 'auto-morphing' 5" figures.
    (No White Ranger stuff, though, but since we've already hit Nick's
    quota for PR stuff, that doesn't bother me...) If anyone is having a 
    problem finding such things, let me know if I can help!
    
  
    Thanks again,
    
    Freddie

    I'm looking for toboggans -- not the wimpy little ones, I'm talking
    about the >6' tall X >15" wide ones.

    Preferably in the Southern NH/Boston area.

    There's a nice one in the LL Bean catalog, but they are back-ordered
    until Feb.
					- Don

    A followup to the earlier notes regarding finding Power Ranger stuff:
    
    My mom found a Megazord in California last week, and shipped it out to
    me a day or so ago. At the same time, I found one at a local store, so
    I've gone from being in a panic trying to find *one*, to having one too
    many! 
    
    I've posted it in the for-sale note at cost, so hopefully I can help
    out another noter struggling to find one.
    
    Thanks again for all the pointers, both via Notes as well as E-mail.
    
    A Happy holiday to all... 

    A friend of mine has a son who has asked for just two things for
    Christmas.  The first is the PR Megazord which she, fortunately, 
    bought very early.  The second is something that I THINK is called 
    a "Talk Boy".  It is some sort of recorder.  You may have seen the 
    ads for this.  In it, the a boy talks into it, and then puts it 
    behind his older brother w/girlfriend, saying "We're Home!".
    
    Anyway... My friend has searched most of the stores in Southern NH with
    no luck.  If you've seen one, please let me know by sending mail to
    SUPER::HARRIS
    
    Thanks, Peggy
    
    btw... I'm SO glad that my son is only 3, and so far, watches very few
    commercials.  When I ask him what he wants Santa to bring him, he keeps
    telling me "A Christmas Tree" (we've had ours up for over a week!).
    

    
    RE: .203
    
    	We got our Jasmine spoon that turns color in a specially marked box
    of Fruit Loops.  It was definitely Fruit Loops.  Unfortunately, I threw
    the box out last week.  It came in the box.

    re. 203
    
    We have several color-change spoons, all from Trix. (they have the
    rabbit head on top).
    
    re .204 
    
    Not sure that that's the name, but I know what you mean (it's from the
    movie Home Alone II), and I've seen ZILLIONS of them around.  Most
    recently at Wal-Mart(Amherst) and Toys R Us(Nashua and Manchester).  I
    believe they also had them at K-Mart(Nashua) and Rich's(Nashua).
    
    I've been calling Toys R Us for 2 days and just get a busy signal, so
    you'll probably have to GO there.  

        
    
    Found for any exasperated parents:
    
    Today about 20 or so White Tigerzord in stock at Kaybee
    Toys, Burlington Mall (Massachusetts)....(so for the guy who was
    trying to sell his for $100...too bad !!!)
    

>>    Toys, Burlington Mall (Massachusetts)....(so for the guy who was
>>    trying to sell his for $100...too bad !!!)

I belive that person posted a reply in CA saying that it had been sold (no
detail on price though).

bjm

    Re: White Tigerzord 
    
    Just curious...how much is (was) it at Kaybee? What does (did) it
    consist of? 

    this thing goes for $39-$40. plastic junk.

    Has anyone used Better Bottoms diaper service out of Hudson MA?  I used
    DyDee for my first child, and now have 2 choices.  Any information
    appreciated.
    
    Beryl Nelson
    sspade::bnelson

Does anyone know where I might find an upholstered rocker chair for a toddler?  

    I have seen them at "The Fabric Place" in Framingham, MA.  I thought
    they were VERY expensive ($250 base price, fabric you choose is
    extra.).  Let me know if you find them somewhere else for less.  I've
    been looking for one, that I can afford, for a while.

    I've been looking for Mille Bournes (sp?) for a few months.  
    I played it as a kid, think it might have been made by Parker
    Brothers, was a card game, originated in France.
    
    Has anyone seen it in stores or catalogs lately?  Or, know
    a number to contact the game maker?
    
    Thanks, we had such fun playing it as kids, 10-15 years old.

    I'm looking for American Girl doll clothes/accessories -- I know I can 
    order them from the catalog, but my almost-8yr old neice claims that you 
    can get the stuff in stores too. Now, she lives in the Chicago area, and we
    live in Massachusetts. Does anyone know of any place in the 
    greater-maynard/nashua area that would sell these things?
    
    of course, my 7 yr old wants a doll too -- "If Brittany can have one,
    why can't I?"  - grandma where are you??????!
    
    thanks.
    
    sandy

    I have not seen any of the clothes nor the accessories in stores. You
    will find a selection of handmade clothes at many "craft fairs" though.
    You can alsoo buy the patterns for the doll clothes  directly from 
    The Pleasant Company.
    My daughterer (who now has 3 of the 5 dolls) is luc....  my mom makes 
    the clothes for her dolls! (they're a a fraction of the cost since 
    she's able to use up many of remmants s she has around the house!
     
    Look at some of the craft fair ads. I've seen them advertised as being 
    available at craft fairs that were held in Bolton Mass as well as Br
    Brookline N.H.
    
    Good Luck!
    
     

    I have seen books and other less desirable 'accessories' at
    Costco in Nashua, FWIW.  Perhaps they've gotten more over the
    last month.

    I'm looking for instructions for kids to make bird feeders out of 
    cardboard milk cartons. Please send me mail at MSBCS::A_HARRIS.
    
    Thanks,
    Andrea 

    Anyone know where I can find a "kids type" area rug?  Our kids room
    where we are moving is rather large and has hard wood floors. We'd like
    to find an area rug for perhaps the middle section, nothing too large,
    but thus far I can only find about a 4 x 6 and I'd like something a
    little bigger.  Would like something in either primary colors with a
    pattern of some sort to it or maybe something with a truck motif.  We
    do already have one of those truck mats/rugs from BJ's but that too is
    small.  Any places you know of in the Mass/So NH area that carries kids
    rugs?

    This morning in the supermarket I saw a woman with an interesting
    shopping list.  It was a plastic gadget with a little button beside
    each item.  The button could have either been a push button, or it
    might have been a slide.  It didn't look electric, it looked manual. 
    But the use of the button eliminated the need to juggle a pencil.  

    It also looked like it might have magnets on it so that it could be
    kept on the refrigerator.  

    Has anyone seen anything like this?  Either in a store or a catalog?

    I've seen it in a mailing from "Signatures"--kind of like Carol Wright,
    not a catalog but a (6x8"?) envelope of individual offers.  I'll look
    tonight and see if I saved it.  That's an item that I've always been
    *just* on the verge of ordering.  I'm pretty sure it's magnetic, so you
    can slap it on the fridge....
    
    Leslie

    Didn't find it last night but there are a couple more places I could
    look.  Bad news is there's no 800-# for Signatures; good news is that
    I'm pretty sure I'm still on their mailing list.  Will advise if I find
    it.
    
    Leslie

    Being a packrat pays off, sort of.  Found a Signatures packet; they're
    at 19465 Brennan Ave., Perris, CA 92599; 909-943-2021.  (This
    particular mailing didn't include [or I didn't save] an offer for the 
    grocery doodad in question, though.)
    
    Leslie

    Great - thanks!

    Somewhere recently I saw a note from someone looking for the
    magnetic plastic letters (the whole alphabet) you put on your
    refrigerator door.
    
    Are you still out there looking?  Let me know, I saw them last
    night at a CVS in Nashua, NH.  They had very few sets left and
    they were a "one time/in and out" item.  
    
    Respond to my dtn 275-3805 or mail CSLALL::JACQUES_CA.  I can
    stop and pick them up for you.  They were only $1.50 a set.
    
    						cj *->

    hi...
    
    my son has asked for a PINATA for his birthday for years. i am finally
    giving in.
    
    where can i get one (i am in Maynard/Acton, greater Boston area).
    
    thanks.

    Anyone know of a stuffed-animal Eeyore whose tail snaps on and off?  (I
    had one when I was a kid so I know they *used* to exist.  Why make
    Eeyore at all if his tail won't come off?!)
    
    Leslie

Just a thought, but if you can't find one, how about taking a regular Eeyore,
surgically removing his tail, and adding your own snap or velcro to re-attach
it? :-)
					Tracy

    Mwahahahahah... a coxyxectomy!
    
    :-}
    Leslie

    I saw one just this weekend at the Disney Store. The tail had 
    velcro for fastening. It was sooooo cute!
    
    Marcie

    Thanks!  I see a visit to Copley Place in my future!
    
    Leslie

    
    Hi,
    
    A friend recently had her second baby. There were no warnings or
    signs but the baby was born with serious problems. This is a great
    chock to the whole family who are trying to cope. I am looking for
    some comforting words or poems for the mother who is having a very
    tough time with all that is going on. It runs in my mind that I have
    seen some examples of poems in this conference, but now when I need
    them, I cant find them.
    
    I'd appreciate any pointers you can send me.
    
    Thanks
    
    Malin Goodwin,  email: dkas::goodwin
    
    

    
    Short of going to a Toys R Us, where can I find a harness for a very
    active toddler?  I have tried a few different department stores with no
    luck
    
    

Can anyone please help me with a phone number for the 
Jolly Rider stroller company, apparently based in Rhode Island. 

I've been given a double stroller which needs a couple of spare 
parts to make it fully operational, but am in France and don't 
have any easy means of finding a phone number. Even a 1-800 number
would do.

Thanks.

Jacquie

    At worst case, you can dial the 800 information number:  800-555-1212.
    If there's an 800 number for them, they'd be able to tell you.
    
    Judie

    Mary Russo
    Star::mrusso
    dtn 381-2871
    
    Does anyone know the name of the childrens clothing store in
    downtown Concord, MA that carries the Flapdooles and a lot of
    Christening attire?
    
    
    			Thanks,
    			Mary

    I also placed this request in the NEW_HAMPSHIRE conference.
    
    Several weeks ago I went to the childrens festival at Charmington (?)
    Farms, and event sponsered by Market Basket. While there I picked
    up a flier for the locations to buy a wonderful book called something
    like "Activities For Children In Southern New Hampshire". Its an 8.5X11
    paper bound booklet, with plastic whalebone binding and the only location 
    I remember for it is Barnes & Noble across from Mall of NH. My son has 
    since shredded the flier and B&N is out of this booklet and hasn't
    been terribley helpful. I am desperately looking for this booklet if
    someone knows of another distributor or of the local (Manchester)
    publisher.
    
    Any of you parents might be interested in this. Lists locations for
    ballet, karate classes, musuems, petting zoos, puppet theaters, summer
    camps, raining day activities........etc. Just save me a copy -
    
    - Sarah

    Foolow up to 15.239 - found the flier - here's the info:
    
    Southern NH Children's Directory
    [$11.90 plus free ship/handlng]
    
    Mini Directories Available
    [$2.00 per mini-dir plus free ship/handlng]
    
    [] Birthday Party Places
    [] Places to Visit with Children
    [] Child Care (for ages 0-6)
    [] Preschools & Kindergartens
    [] Public & Private Schools
    [] After School Care/Programs
    [] Arts & crafts Programs (includes music & drama)
    [] Dance Studios & Gymnastics
    [] Martial Arts
    [] Summer Camps & Programs
    
    Send check to:
            Romagnoli Puvlications
            855 Hanover Street - Suite 109
            Manchester, NH  03104-5419
            Tel/Fax: (603) 626-3074
    
           
    *       Allow 1-2 wks for delivery
    
    
    
    Available also through the following:
    
    Manchester:
            B.Dalton - Mall NH
            Barnes & Noble-S.Willow (out of it)
            Booksmith-Bedford Mall
            Cambridge BookStop-North Side Plaza
            Newsshop-Mall NH
            Postal Ctr USA-East Side Plaza
    
    Nashua:
            Barnes & Noble-DW Highway
            Book Nooks & Krannies-Amherst
            Booksmith-Nashua Mall
            Toadstool Bookshop-Milford
    
    Salem:
    	    Newsshop-Mall Rockingham Pk.
    
    
    Hope that thiss helps someone - Sarah
    

    
    
    We have tons, and TONS of those plastic bags you get
    in the grocery store and they're great for wrapping the
    messy diapers in - but they're so hard to store.
    
    I guy I work with was telling me his wife found this 
    mesh/net type "thing" that she stuffs all the bags into and
    at the bottom there is a hole and you can just pull the
    bags out one at a time.
    
    Does anyone know where I might be able to find one of 
    these?!
    
    Thanks,
    Kristin 

    I have used one before that had a "sticker" type thing in the back to
    attach to a cupboard door or wall. When I removed a bag the whole thing
    came off. I'm sure you can find one that attaches with screws however.
    In my area, I would try Target, KMart or one of the kitchen gadget
    shops found in a mall.
    
    I now use an empty Kleenix box. Works great! The bags smash down so I
    can get alot in the box and they pull out very easily.
    
    LB
    

    I use a large coffee can with a hole cut into the top.  Of course, let
    your child decorate it for you.  I can fit all the plastic
    bags from one kitchen cabinet into one can.  
    
    Then I keep one in the laundry room, one in the kitchen, and one in the
    closet that contains the diaper pail.

    
    My MIL uses an empty gallon milk jug.  She stuffs the bags in the top
    and cut a hole in the side that she uses to pull them out.
    
    Me, I put mine in the closet in another bag that I hung over the
    closet pole.  Of course, you have to take the pole off to hang it
    so you want to choose a bag with a heavy duty handle.  
    
    These can be recycled at Shaws (plastic bags).  They have a bin 
    just inside the entrance typically.  
    
    Karen

This is a weird request...

My son (3) has been talking for the longest time about a "Batman piano."  From
what I've been able to decipher, he saw one at some store (unhelpfully referred
to by him as the "Batman piano store"), and you push a button and Batman says
"ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!"  I saw a Lion King book with a piano keyboard on it, and
that seemed to spark his memory, but it's not Batman.

Anybody heard of such a thing?  Any idea what it is and where I can find it?

						Brian

    Brian -- these may be those books that have what looks like a piano on
    the side -- thekids push a key according to what person is "talking" in
    the story.  KMart might have one; Shaina was playing with one at BJ's a
    few weeks ago, but not sure which "fairy tale" it was.  Can't remember
    exactly what they're called tho, sorry!
    
    sandy
    

    There are 2 Batman versions of these books with the push button sounds.
    Toys'R US had then a few weeks ago.  My son loves them and I like them
    because they are stories about Batman and Robin that are geared for his
    age.  He is 4 and *most* of the Batman stuff seems to be for kids a
    few years older.
    
    
    				Mary

    
    
    My wife wanted me to ask this question ...
    
    Where are you folks buying baby formula (Gerber) ?
    
    My wife was buying it from Toys'R'Us but found out the other day
    they stopped carrying it.  They *had* the best prices around!
    
    Does anybody know where one can getbaby formula more reasonably priced
    than from the supermarkets ?   Does Walmart carry GERBER baby formula ?
    

    Where do you live?  I live in Nashua, NH and have found the best
    prices on my formula (Similac) to be at the Alexander's Shop and
    Save. They did just have an increase to $2.99 per can, but that
    is still less than anywhere else (most places $3.29 - $3.49 per 
    can).  Most of the brands all run at the same prices.  With the
    except of Alimentum, which costs a small fortune.
    
    						cj *->

    Where can I find a bag for the kids' sand toys to take on vacation? I
    need something that's either made of mesh fabric or flexible plastic
    with lots of holes for the sand and water to fall through.
    
    I tried Ames, Kmart, and TJ Maxx. I need to find something this week,
    and it has to be in the Maynard/Stow area.
    
        Thanks,
        Andrea
    

    Looking for a place, preferably in greater Central MA, or ENGLAND that 
    sells Power Rangers Wall Paper and/or Border.. (is there such a thing?)
    
    This is for a friend of the family visiting from England who will be
    returing to her home on July 20.  She only needs a roll or two at best.
    
    If you have one, and would like to sell it, OR if you have seen it at a
    store please let me know.
    
    Lyn Tripp
    297-4812
    USCTR1::TRIPP

    
    re .250
    
    Push comes to shove, you can get a grap bag or gear bag from a dive 
    shop. There is one in Acton. 
    
    Eva

    re: 250
    
    Try the Outdoor Store in downtown Maynard.  Call them first, but
    they have lots of stuff.
    
    Diana

    
    
    Is there any info out there for used clothing stores that have materity
    clothes?  My interest/geography is any where (east/west) between
    Framingahm to Worcester.  Please send info to WILLEE::HILL.  Thanks in
    advance,  Beth
    

    
    Where can I find those t-shirts that say "I'm the Big brother" or "I'm
    the Big sister".  I have seen them advertised, but can't remember where
    and I have never seen them in deptartment stores.  With a new baby due
    in early Sept, this would be a great gift for my daughter from the new
    baby!
    
    Please reply to:  STOWOA::STOCKWELL

    The catalogs, Lighter Side, Lillian Vernon, maybe even Harriet Carter,
    and some others all have them.   I can double check around for whatever
    I have at home.
    
    I just picked a t-shirt up for Angeline last week that I loved.  I had
    thought about having this one made up, and then just about died when
    I saw it at Rich's for $2.99.  A lot cheaper than I could have made up.
    It says, "I'm too sexy for my shirt".  She has everyone singing that
    song whenever they see her in it.
    
    						cj *->

    re: .255 -- try the  hospital gift shop.  I looked all over for the Big
    Brother shirt when my daughter was born -- everyplace but there!
    [this was at Emerson in Concord, MA]
    
    sandy

    
    I second the notion of trying the hospital gift shop.  We bought one
    for my daughter there (Southern New Hampshire Regional Medical Center)
    in May.
    
    -Ellen.
    

    Try any t-shirt place.. like Wild-tops and such.  I know I've seen them
    there.  They can make them up for you in any color/size you want.
    
    H

    
    Hi,
    I'm looking for the netting that you would put up along a railing.
    I've found it in a catalog, One Step Ahead and at Baby Basics in
    Framingham. My problem is that it's @ $25 for 10 feet. I think
    this is pretty expensive for what is basically netting material
    with some tie straps on it.
    
    Does anyone have any ideas where I could find this cheaper or maybe
    just get some material and make something myself?
    
                          thanks,
    
                             Barbara
    
    

    
    You can get the netting at Toys -R- US...
    
    We purchased it there last year for ~$15 for 10' section..($10 less
    than the right start).
    
    Anne Marie

    
    I called Toys-R-Us and they said all they carried were safety gates.
    I'll have to take a ride over there.Although to save $10 I'll probably
    end spending another $25 on something else ;-) 
    
                    thanks,
    
                    Barbara
    

    Does anyone know where to purchase fitted sheets for the Graco
    Pack & Play portable cribs.  I measured it last night and I think it
    was something like 26 X 37 or 27 X 36 ( I forgot to bring in the slip
    I wrote it on ).  I purchased the "regular" size portable crib 
    replacement sheets but they didn't fit (too small) so I guess this
    is a non-standard size one.  I've been using crib sheets while the one
    I have is in the wash, but the poor little guy gets "wrinkle marks" on 
    his face if he falls asleep in there.  It seems like the manufacturers
    should sell them, but I haven't seen them in any of the standard
    places.  
    
    Sharon

    Not exactly what you're looking for, but ... what with the weather so
    hot, and the only A/C downstairs, Jonathan's been spending his nights
    in the playpen.  What I do is take the winter quilt from my bed, fold
    it twice (so it ends up 4 layers thick) and use that for cushioning,
    and the take one of our regular FLAT sheets (mine are queen), and
    fold it up a couple times, lay it on top of the quiltand it's just
    about a perfect fit in the playpen.  And it's thick enough that it
    doesn't bunch up easily.  The quilt under stops it from "sliding"
    around.  For a porta-crib, probably a plain twin size sheet, folded
    twice, would be about the right fit for your crib.  And if you get a
    percale sheet, it stays nice and cool to sleep on!
    

    I have found porta crib sheets in Spags, in the school house
    
                            Alice

    I looked everywhere for sheets to fit my Pack-n-Play Sport.  I finally
    found them at Norm's Discount in Fitchburg.  They order the large size
    for the Gracos and others.  They have some beautiful bold colors that
    blend well with the Pack-n-Play.
    I got a bright purple, bright aqua and a pale green.  I think they order
    them from Simmons.  They are not cheap!.  I think I paid about $11
    apiece for them, but I was desperate at that point.
    
    Kristen
    

    RE: my note .263
    
    Based on a suggestion I got via mail, I called GRACO's 800 number
    (1-800-345-4109) and was able to order the portable crib sheets from
    them directly.  They range in price from $6.00 to $17.00 depending
    on what you want.  The $6.00 one is a plain pale green.  Since I have
    the Paw Prints version (black, white and red) I had to order the
    Paw Prints sheets which are $12.00.  Heaven forbid he should have
    sheets that clash with the porta crib ! Since the 800 number is right on
    the bottom of the porta-crib, I don't know why I didn't try that first.
    Thanks for all the suggestions.  Once again this file comes through.
    
    Sharon
    

   Hi,
   
   I'm looking for a source, (mail order or relatively local to Stow, MA)
   for nice party favors.  I don't mean stuff like the paper noise makers
   that fall apart after 4 blows, but other stuff like kids jewelry,
   craft stuff, etc.  
   
   The child in question will be 5 next month, and she is our little
   princess - likes dress up, pretend, jewelry, etc.  She will probably
   be our doll collector if any of them do this.
   
   I've already seen the catalog from the "Oriental Trading Co".  Its
   got some nice stuff, but I am looking for other sources of too.
   
   Thanks,
   
   - Tom  (notapc::peacock)

    years and years ago at a home show I saw a demonstration
    for a steamer.  It took the place of an iron and looked
    real easy (I hate to iron).
    
    I wish I  had bought it then cause now that I'm a working
    mom I can't find one.  Would anyone know where I could
    get one??  It is similar to the ones used in clothing
    stores but smaller.
    
    thanks for any help.
    
    Donna

You can probably get one in someplace like Bradlees.  However, my experience
with them is that unless you buy a really expensive professional one (like
the ones clothing stores have) they don't work particularly well (IMO)

Lori

My wife attended a teacher's conference last year where she purchased a 
toy stuffed wiener-dog (Dachshund) for our son - from a vendor who had set up
a display booth at the conference. It was colored deep blue and had a big 
smile on it's face. Our son loved it, and carried it almost everywhere. 

Anyway, it has disappeared and we've looked everywhere for a replacement 
(toy stores, catalogs, etc).

If anyone out there happens to run across a small blue, stuffed Daschund, 
PLEASE send me some mail with the name/number of the store or distributor so 
we can try to replace the one we had....

Thanks

Arlan 

FIREBL::LEEDS

dtn:     566-3526
outside: 602-240-3526

Where can I find extra large diaper wraps in eastern Mass or southern NH?
Toys 'R' Us and Kids 'R' Us don't seem to carry them.

    Does anyone know where I can buy "Melaleuca" products?  These are
    supposed to be a natural/herbal remedies.  Someone told me about a 
    cream they make which I'd like to try.  I got the impression that 
    they are sold by independent representatives (Tupperware-style), but 
    I could be wrong.  I can not get an answer at the only telephone 
    number I can find in the So. NH phone book.
    
    Peggy

    Has anyone seen a good place to buy the 'lunch box' ice packs?
    My daughter starts a new daycare Monday, which doesn't have
    refridgirators, so I'll need to keep milk/sandwhiches cold.
    
    I've seen them around, just not lately an that's what I get for
    waiting....
    
    Thanks - Kathy
    Maynard, MA

    I did just see cool packs at Toys 'r Us, in the First Years
    products.  That was in the Nashua, NH store.
    
    Is that what you are looking for?  I just saw them this weekend
    past.
    
    					cj *->

MY wife got them at Prime Value Mart in Sudbury (Rt 20, in the shopping center
next to the one with Sudbury Farms) about a year ago.

						Brian

    Or you can freeze a juice box (the perfect solution for field trips,
    when typically the kids have to be able to throw away all the remains
    of the lunch including containers).
    
    Leslie

    Instead of using "ice packs", I have the juice containers that
    rubbermaid makes.  I fill it half way with juice and then freeze
    overnight.  In the morning, I fill the rest of the way with the juice,
    according to my daughters their yogurt is nice and cool at snack time
    and they have enough to drink then too.  Then at lunch their sandwich
    is cool and they finish their juice.
    
    I used to fill the container and freeze the whole thing, but my
    daughters complained they weren't getting enough to drink at snack.
    
    Roberta

    Wow Leslie--are you okay ???

    Lillian Vernon (1-800-285-5555) has apple-shaped freezer things that
    worked great for us for years.  They are smaller and lighter than the
    ones I've found since (blue rectangular type) and kept the food cold.
    
    I like the frozen juice ideas here, but my girls were bringing milk (in
    tupperware cups) each day in those daycare days.

    Milk freeze and thaws well too....

    Roberta - quick, we *need* some of these ice packs!
    
    Leslie

    I saw small ice packs shaped like cookies and such at Bradless in
    Leominster.  I thought they were great because they were smaller than
    the big blue rectangular ones too!
    
    Joyce
    

    I saw some ice packs shaped like lifesavers in CVS for $1.99.
    
    Sharon

    Where can I find bunk bed sheets and comforters?  I know they make them
    - the top sheet is fitted at the bottom so you don't have to tuck. The
    comforters are narrower and also fitted at the bottom.  I can't find
    them in Sears or Ben 'N Bath (Auburn, MA).  Anybody got a catalogue or
    a source?  
    If only he'd agree to sleep on the bottom bunk...
    Sarah
    Reply HOTLNE::CORMIER
    

    I think that Waterbed sheets are the same way, aren't they ??
    
    

    
    re. waterbed sheets
    
    The dimensions may not be the same, be sure to check.
    
    Eva

    I'm looking for a plain white cotton knit 1 piece outfit size 24 months
    for making Aaron's halloween outfit.  I haven't had time to look in the
    various craft stores for it yet, if you've been to Michael's in Nashua
    or one the craft stores in Nashua, Amherst or Milford and noticed one,
    please let me know!  I think these are available for using for fabric
    painting.
    
    I plan to dye it a dark gold and attach a hood.  On the hood I'll add
    ears and yarn for a main and Aaron is going to be a lion.  I'll also
    attach a tail...  I can always take the hood and tail off and still use
    it after halloween as a play outfit.
    
    thanks!
    
    sandy

    You might just try to find a gold sweat suit.  The hood would already
    be on.  I have used sweat suits for many costumes (from Ninja Turtles
    to Power Rangers).  If you can't find gold, go with the white and dye
    like you planned to do anyway.
    
    Just a thought!
    
    Joyce
    

    For anyone looking, I was in PAPERAMA this weekend and they have
    a great selection of costumes, particularly for infant/toddlers,
    size 1-2 being the smallest.  
    
    I've been finding the selection for Angeline to be pretty limited
    elsewhere.  I found her a real cute bunny costume with a ticket
    price of $15.00, but they have them at 25% off.  
    
    They also had a pirate, angel, pumpkin, clown, those Rangers, ummm..
    can't remember the rest.    
    
    						cj *->

    I'm looking for some mocassins to used with my daughters Pocohantas
    (sp?) costume this year.  She takes size 13 or 1 shoes.  I live/work in
    the So. NH/Northeastern MA area.  I'd like something sturdier than
    slippers that she could wear out trick-or-treating even though they'll
    probably only be used as slippers after Halloween.  
    
    Send mail to KAHALA::FOREMAN
    
    Thanks,
    Sharon
    

I'm looking for a small circular Thermos Jar.  At Shruthi's daycare, they have a
policy of not heating lunches and I am tired of sending her sandwiches each day.
 A friend of mine showed me a small thermos jar and said that if food is put
into this jar while still hot, it stays at a pretty even temperature by 
lunchtime.  She said she got hers a long time ago and had been looking for
another one...but she couldn't find one anywhere.  If anyone has seen anything
like this anywhere in the new england area, please send me mail!

--Chaya.
(CABOOM::Chaya).

    Does anyone know where you can by long-sleeved newborn t shirs like
    the hospitals have?  Someone asked and I realize it's one of the few
    things I haven't seen.
    
    				Thanks,
    				Mary

    I haven't seen those kind of t-shirts in my travels.
    
    However, you can get long-sleeved cotton knit shirts that are like long
    underwear.  Hanna Andersen, Biobottoms, and other cotton/natural fabric
    oriented catalogs all have them.
    
    These catalogs, plus the gap, JC Penny's Arizona brand, and others have
    long-sleeved shirts that are like a onsie with snaps at the crotch.  I
    like these to avoid a draft up the back or shirts that bunch up around
    the armpits while being carried.
    
    
    judy

    I had a couple of Carter's long sleeved onsie t-shirts.  I found
    Carter's ran very small, so a small or newborn Carters would be
    what you need.  Now who carries Carters?   J.C.Penny maybe?  My
    sister found one in J.C.'s last winter for me.  But they only 
    had larges at the time.  Of course, Angeline fit that before she
    fit into the regular Gerber mediums.  
    
    I know the long sleeved are SO hard to come by.   If you are near 
    any Carter's outlet, they should have them.    
    
    								cj *->

    I think I've seen the long sleeve onsie's at Kids 'r' Us in Nashua. 
    You might want to call first. Like cj said, they are hard to find and
    not always kept in stock.
    
    	marianne

    
    I had some long sleeve onesies that were purchased at Bradlees
    a couple of years ago.  They were not sold in a package like
    regular onsies, but instead on a hanger.
    
    There are also plenty of shirts that snap on the bottom.
    
    Karen

    there is a Carters outlet in Tilton Nh......exit 20 off 93 North...
    35 minutes from Derry N.H. .........Mary

Please remember this topic is "reply by MAIL".  The exception is that replies
can be entered which contain information like Catalog suggestions - info
that are *not* specific to where you live.

        Carol, as Co-moderator

    Jacqui Anderson
    223-8880
    POWDML::JAnderson
    
    A while back I remember seeing a "twin over full" bunk bed that was 
    made of metal and painted red.  I thought it was in JC Penney, but I 
    can't find it in their catalog and when I called they looked through 
    several of the catalogs they had on hand and didn't come across it 
    either.
    
    Has anyone else seen this?  Remember where?  Thanks...
    

    Lucille Spera
    stowoa::spera
    276-8465
    
    Where can I find good prices on PLAYMOBIL ? Is there an outlet in this
    area ? Someone suggested some place in Concord and Ivaguely remember
    seeing an ad for a big wharehouse sale in South Boston...but that was a 
    while ago. 
    
    I'm interested in consignment/used toy shops as well as the doll house
    furniture, etc does not have to be new. 
    
    Pleas send mail or call. Thanks.

    re .300 ... BJ's has them for ~$200.00, as does Montgomery Ward(not
    sure of their price).
    
    

    
    	I've been trying to find a Christmas dress for my 3.5 year old
    	daughter with no success.  I'm in Central Mass., and am looking
    	for a long sleeved dress at a reasonable (< $30) price.  I've
    	already tried TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Raschels, Cristina's, and Sears.
    
    	If anyone has seen a store in the area with a good supply, please
    	send me mail!
    
    	Thanks,
    	Karen
    

    
    Any sources for 100% cotton *footed* pajamas in toddler sizes 
    (2-3T)?   Please post mail-order or catalog references here or
    mail me store references in the Central Mass area.
    
    Thanks! 
    carol

    
    
    I am looking for a catalog for American Dolls.  I am not sure that is
    the exact name.  The have dolls that have names and matching
    accessories (ex. Molly MacIntyre).  Can someone help?  I need to order
    for Christmas, so I don't have much time.
    
    Thanks in advance,
    
    Beth

    The catalog is called Pleasant Company for American Girls.  Their
    phone number is 1-800-845-0005

    I've been looking for, and unsuccessful in finding ....
    
    one piece terry cloth sleepers, for sizes 3-4+.  Sears used to carry
    them in Winnie the Pooh/Paddington Bear, but at last hunt, they only go
    up to 18-24 mos, and then nothing.
    
    Has anyone seen anything like this in larger sizes?  NOT blanket
    sleepers - he sweats too much - just the terry cloth ones (which seem
    to breathe better).  We have a few of them, but need MORE!
    
    Thanks!
    patty

I'm looking for plastic pelican bibs -- the kind that have a big open pocket
for catching spills.  E. Mass/So. NH.

One of my parenting magazines has had a couple of recipes
that sound delicious and they call for "wheat berries"
which they mention can be found "in any health food store".

Question 1)  Where in the Nashua-Milford, NH area might
             I find them?  (i.e., where is there a
	     convenient health food store?)

Question 2)  What do they look like?  (That is, are they
	     packaged in a box, jar, plastic bag??)

I checked the health food aisle of one of the Milford supermarkets
yesterday, but I'm not sure I'd even recognize these things if
they did carry 'em :-)

Thanks!

- Deb B.

Wheat berries are simply whole wheat grains.

    Looking for ELF EARS, POINTED EARS, NIMOY EARS ??
    
    okay...i thought Halloween was over but not with this kid.
    he wants to be an ELF at Christmas with the ears like the elves 
    in Tim Allen's 'Santa Clause'.
    
    he's 7.5 yrs. thanks.

    My son is going on a campout with the Boy Scouts in 2 weeks.  Came home
    from last night's meeting with a list of recommended c lothing items,
    etc.
    
    Does anyone have wool pants that would fit a 91 lb, just under 5' tall,
    almost 12 year old?  Willing to buy if price is right, also willing to
    borrow.
    
    I think I can handle getting him the thermals (of course polypropelene
    [sp?] is what they recommend $$$$, he may just have to 'do' with
    whatever I can find), I have wool socks and polyp... liners from
    skiing, and lots of hats, sweaters, etc.  Just don't have any wool
    pants.  The leader suggested going to a Salvation Army-type store and
    looking there, problem is ... TIME !!!!
    
    Thanks.
    
    Sandy 226-2917 at LJO [littleton,ma]

Hi,

What:  A book we borrowed at the Acton library in
       spring-95. We like to borrow it again, however 
       I dont remember the title or author and the staff 
       in the childrens section of the library/computer
       catalog could not help.

The book is about "Samuel Plank" who is an inventive carpenter.
People are not satisfied with his work (too different and not
what they expected) until one day "Captain Custard" comes along
and asks Samuel to build him a house. The house is a big
success and the captain is very pleased with his new home and
all ends well after all.

The book was ~8x10 format, large pictures and a small amount
of text on each page.

If you know the title of this book, or the author, please
drop me a line.


Malin Goodwin, email: DKAS::GOODWIN

		Thanks
		/Malin

    Hi-
    
    	My neighbor is looking for a WOODEN marble 'slide' toy for
    	her son. Basically the marbles go in at the top and slide down 
        alternately sloped channels til they arrive in a cup at the bottom
        of the toy. (It's the ONLY toy her son plays w/ at daycare and she
        wants one for home; She's been able to find a place in Marlboro
        that has the plans, but not the actual ready made toy. She DOES NOT
    	want plastic.) She'd be willing to travel in the Salem NH to Marlboro 
        MA area...anywhere w/in about 45 min. of Groton MA.

    It's a little different, but there's another similar toy, that I
    believe is called something like "Blocks and Beads" ??? that has wooden
    blocks, with holes drilled through them and marbles.  You can arrange
    the blocks all different ways so that the marbles drop through
    differently each time, depending on how you stack it together.  Last
    time I saw it was at Toys R Us, but it's been a while - and I'm not
    certain of the name - maybe another noter has it??
    
    If she wants it "permanent", you can glue the blocks together.  We have
    one that's glued, that was a display, that we got when the store went
    out of business.  Really COOL toy!!  I bet some hobby shops would carry
    it too.
    
    Patty.

    I know the toy you are speaking of.  My daughter received one as a gift
    for her birthday.  She is very good at it, but we must supervise her as
    one year olds and marbles don't make for a safe combination.  Hers has
    a little xylophone at the bottom of the last chute and the marble
    chimes three little notes as it plunks to the bottom bin. It is cute
    and very well made. 
    
    This toy was brought over from Germany for her by her aunt, but I have
    found some of the nice wood toys and puzzles at small specialty ($$) 
    toy shops and even at Learning Express.  I would try those places over
    the bigger toy chains.
    
    Kristen

    The TC Toy catalog also  has something like that.  I'll try to remember
    the number tomorrow.
    
    				Mary

    We have recently seen advertisements for the ERTL Farm Toys
    on TV.
    
    Has anyone seen these toys in any of the specialty stores 
    in the Mass/NH area?  
    
    I know that the department toys don't have them.  
    We are specifically looking for the ERTL Farm Set with
    the electric train.
    
    I called the manufacturer and they have a serious of automated
    messages that eventually lead you to a request for stores
    that carry their products...but it could be weeks before I
    receive it.
    
    	thanks!
    	Linda

In Marlboro, there is a place called 
"Wooden Gifts and Toys" (or something like that).  It's
basically a workshop and the owner will make anything
you want and prices are reasonable.  He has a lot of
toys already made, he may even have one.

It is located next to (to the west of) Bertucci's 
on 20, which is on the eastern side of Marlboro.
Although you can't see it from the road,  there is a
sign at the end of the driveway.

Ann

>                     <<< Note 15.318 by TOOK::L_JOHNSON >>>
>                              -< Ertl Farm Toys >-

I think these are carried by AGWAY

    There is a store called Jouet De Ville at the Route 20/Hosmer Street
    intersection in Marlboro, MA (near Chez Siam).  I've seen this type 
    of toy there - it has various shaped wooden rectangular blocks with
    slides and holes.  You build structures with them lining up the holes,
    drop a marble in the top hole, and it follows the path you've built
    to the bottom.
    
    /Sue Jacquart

    The John Deere dealerships (I think there is one in Maynard) also carry
    a very good selection of these.
    
    				Mary

    Thanks for all of the responses I got regarding the Ertl
    farm/train set.  John Deere and Agway were good leads, however
    they didn't have the set I wanted.
    
    I was able to track down a dealer in Minnesota that publishes
    a catalog.  They're shipping it out today...and they have the
    trains!
    
    		Linda

Anybody know where I can find the "Shalom Sesame" series of tapes?  They are
half-hour programs on Jewish topics, jointly produced by Sesame Street and the
Israeli version, Rechov Sumsum.

I have the Chanukkah and the Passover tapes.  I had seen some of the other
tapes (I think there are ten in all) offered by Music for Little People some
years ago, but not anymore, and I haven't seen them anywhere else.

						Brian

Our 5 year old son is thrilled about getting a "4x4 Dump Truck" from
Santa.  A friend has one and Chris loves it.

The Problem:  This is the standard Tonka Mighty Dump Truck except that
it has extra-large wheels.  The wheels are about twice the width (~2.5") of
most Tonka trucks.  But Tonka doesn't make these anymore.  We called Tonka
and they made them that way for a few years but returned to the regular
wheels sometime in the past year (no one seems to know why the change).

We are still hopeful that some store may have old stock sitting on the
shelves.  If anyone sees one, could you please let me know?

					Thanks,
						Mark

    Any recommendations on white boards/easels?  I looked but did not find
    any topic on this.  I want one with a whiteboard that can easily be
    erased - not one where I have to constantly buy and throw paper.
    
    JC penney carries one in their catalog for ~ $30, but wasn't sure of
    the quality and ease of maintenance.  Little Tykes has a large one
    but does the paper replacement.  
    
    Thanks

   don't know where you are but STAPLES in Leominster and on route 9
   (Shrewsbury?) both carry white boards/easels - they also have the combo
   white board/bulletin board

 

    I think the new Crayola Desk Easel is a white board .... I'll have to
    look, as we just bought one (as requested).  (-;
    
    Hohoho

    I saw an easel at Toys 'R Us last night that had a white board on one
    side and a chalk board on the other.
    
    Irene
    

I have avoided white boards for the kids because all of the dry erase markers I
have ever seen were permanent on cloth. Over the years I have decorated several
of my own shirts at work with marker dust; I can just imagine what my 20-month
old daughter's clothes would look like!

    Not to mention how easy it would be for kids to ruin a whiteboard by
    using a Sharpie or Magic Marker.
    
    Leslie

    re: .331
    
    ... or a crayon

    My neighbor has asked me to be on the look-out for an inexpensive
    fireman's hat for her 2 3/4 yrs. old son. Anyone got any good ideas?
    (Only one she's found is the top to a LEGO set, and her kids already
    have tons of legos....) I work in Maynard and live in Groton
    MA...anything w/in reasonable driving distance?

    I'd try a party store, or that type of place.  I have a fine collection
    of hats from years of vacations to Stone Harbor, NJ, where they have an
    open house every Thursday during the summer and hand out the hats to
    the kids.  If I was nearby, I'd hand one over without a thought!
    
    judy

    We're planning to buy Aaron a wagon for his birthday and my husband is
    determined to get him one that has rugged tires as opposed to the ones
    you see in Toys (backwards)R Us or the other toy stores.  He wants one
    with the wooden sides and with "off road" type of wheels, probably
    something that can be used in yard work.  We've seen what he wants in
    mailorder catalogs but we'd prefer finding something local (to Nashua,
    Milford, Southern New Hampshire).  Has anyone seen something like this?
    
    thanks,
    
    sandy

    
    
    
    		We're looking for a highchair, specifically the wooden
    	types you see in many restaurants with no table attatched to 
    	the chair.  Just slide it up to the regular table.  Anyone have
    	any pionters please send me e-mail.
    
    
    						Mark
    
    
    
    

    I'm looking for the Womannotes file. It used to be on
    IKE22::WOMANNOTES-V5.  However, I haven't been able to reach it
    in weeks.  Vtx Notes shows no change in location. 
    
    Any ideas?
    Thanks,
    Kim
    ooes::francis

    TURRIS::WOMANNOTES-V5
    

    I'm looking for any leads for birthday party entertainment for 4 and 5 yr 
    old girls.   Clowns who do face painting, puppets, ponies, etc are all
    possibilities.  Would need to travel to our house in Northboro, MA.
    
    Thanks for any suggestions,
    Stephanie
    SUBSYS::SCHWARTZ

    Fred Chalmers
    ZKO3-4 Pole X/H8
    STAR::CHALMERS
    
    Wanted: source (mail-order or local to Nashua NH or E.MA) for prize
    ======= ribbons (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and "participant") for an upcoming
    	    field day that I'm helping to coordinate. We're expecting
    	    200+ kids, so the operative word here is "inexpensive"..:^)
    	
    	    Thanks in advance.
    

    where can i buy sand by the yard for a large sandbox?  I saw a mention 
    in here somewhere that masury sand is the way to go.
    
    thanks
    carol

    Carol,
    
    I recently read in a parenting magazine that sand can contain asbestos. 
    They mentioned buying sanitized sand for kids sandboxes.  I'll look up
    the article tonight and get more specifics.
    
    I have seen sand at Toys-R-Us.  
    
    Karen
    

You can get sand for sandboxes at some garden centers, as well as some toy
stores.  We got some recently at K-Mart's garden center in Acton MA.  As the
previous note says, do be sure to get sand specifically for sandboxes (play
sand, they sometimes call it).

						Brian

    Home Depot here in Nashua also stocks (at leaset two types of)
    playsand. 

    The article is in the May 1996 issue of Parents magazine.  They say buy
    natural sand -- it is light tan, sterilized sand dredged from ponds. 
    Don't buy white, powdery, artifical sand made of crushed rocks it may
    contain asbestos.  They also suggest putting the sandbox in a sunny
    area because the ultraviolet rays kill microorganisms.  
    
    Karen

    Vickie Henmueller
    DTN: 264-3371
    MKOTS3::Henmueller
    
    	I am looking for a woman in Salem (I believe) who comes to 
    	you house and does theme parties for both boys and girls (Princess
    	Tea parties, etc.).  If anyone has any information on this person
    	please send me mail.  
               

I have seen this in some catalogs - but now, that I want to get one of these, I
can't find it anywhere and don't have any catalogs with me!  So I would
appreciate any leads!

I am looking for two long hooks and a rod that you hang on your regular closet
rod such that this new rod is now at the child's level ..it looks something like
-


			---C---------------------------C-- regular closet rod
			   |                           |
			   |                           |
			   |			       |
			   |			       |
			   |			       |
			   |			       |
			----------------------------------  rod at child's level


In fact, you could use something like this in your own closet too, hang all
blouses/tops on the top rod and all slacks on the bottom one...

If anyone has any leads, please send mail to

CABOOM::CHAYA.

Thanks!

    Last time I looked the Right Start catalog had them.  You might call
    their store in Burlington and ask.
    
    Irene
    

    The last time I looked, my mother in law said "why don't you make
    one?", which had not occurred to me!  She gave me a dowel and some
    nylon string and some eye hooks and I decided i didn't even need the
    eye hooks - I just tied the whole deal!  Rubber bands near the ends of
    the dowels keep the string from sliding off. 
    
    This is great for kids - double the space and put the stuff it's ok to
    reach where they can reach it!   We used to keep the fancy dresses on 
    the top rod and they could wear any dress on the bottom rod any day. 
    The same child will not be caught dead in a dress today.

    I made one for my closet, but I made it adjustable.  I bought chain
    (the swingset kind) with the rubber casing, some s-hooks and a closet
    rod that screws into the wall.  Loop the chain over the big rod and
    secure with an s-hook.  Then attach the new closet bar to the chain
    with an s-hook (there are holes in the closet rod already).  
    
    you can change the height by cutting a small hole in the rubber tubue
    covering the chain and slip the s-hook in.
    
    the advantage of the tube over the chain is it doesn't tear clothes,
    makes the chain more stable, and prevents little fingers from sticking
    in the holes.  
    
    I've used this in my closets for years.
    
    cheryl
    

    
    		USA/Olympic shirts or other Olympic stuff
    
    Can anyone direct me to any store/catalogue that would sell
    size 6 or close, any t-shirts or whatever that had USA and/or the
    Olympic "5-circles" print?  My 5 year old son has become an Olympic
    groupie because I let him stay up later while the Olympics were on.  It
    didn't matter what sport, he watched it and loved it!!!  I can't think
    of anything better to be obsessed with.  It sure beats his Power Ranger
    etc., obsession! I live/work in Central Mass so anyplace from Worcester
    to Framingham would be OK.  Don't assume I've even been to Ames or
    Bradlees, because I have 3 children under 5, one an infant, so I don't
    shop in stores unless I have something to go in and get and then get
    out, so let me know if you've seen anything like this in the last
    couple of weeks.  Please send mail to SHRMSG::HILL.
    
    Thanks Beth
    
    

    Beth, try J.C. Penny's.  They are one of the Olympic's approved vendors
    this year.  They're licensed to sell Olympic apparel.
    
    sandy

    K-mart carries Olympic T-shirts at reasonable prices.

Lisa McCarthy
dtn 264 4304 x7685 - don't use
AIMHI::LMCCARTHY - preferred

Wanted - info on purchasing used fire engine ride on toy for a toddler or what
store they have been seen at.  I looked at Bradless, Service Merchandise and
Toys R Us in Nashua.

	Has anyone seen the Evenflo Houdini playyard in any stores 
	recently?  Evenflo has discontinued making them and I need
	to find at least 1 (2 if possible).  If you see one could
	you please let me know where.  My best friend would like
	one and I would like an extra one.

	Thanks.

    Cheri Vaillancourt
    tarkin::Vaillancourt
    
    I'm looking for a childs wooden step-stool - the one I have in
    mind says "step up I'm tall, step down I'm small" written on it.
    So far all I've seen are plastic rubbermaid stools (there are 2
    models, one is too big and the other is just one step), and the
    ones that flip over to become a potty.

    Try a specialty shop of some kind; i.e. unfinished furniture store.  I
    finally found a wooden stool in Salem, Ma. at Jeffrey Brothers
    Furniture Store on Canal Street.  It doesn't have any writing, but you 
    could paint anything that you wanted on it.
    
    Maybe they have catalogs, I'm not sure, but they have very good quality
    items.  They sell both finished and unfinished things.
    
    Regards,
    Lorraine

    
    
    Looking for a child's size rain poncho that can be folded up
    and left in the backpack for rainy walks from school.  I've
    found many adult size versions, but no kid (age 5) size ones. 
    I've seen them for sale at Walt Disney World, but I don't plan
    (unfortunately) on a trip there in the near future.  
    
    Any pointers to mail orders, or stores in the Mass, let me know.
    
    Thanks,  Beth  (SHRMSG::HILL)

    
    They have them at Gap Kids.  

        Where would I find one-piece underwear (onesies) for my 35 lb. 23 
        month old boy?
    
        I've been informed by Marshall's, Bradlees, and Kids R Us that 
        "nobody" puts their boys in onesies at this age.  Am I really 
        the only one?
        
        He's currently wearing his sister's pink hand me downs, which are
        pretty worn out!
    
        I live in N. Andover MA and work in Nashua, NH.
    
        E-mail advice please to BOOOKIE::PANGAKIS
    
        Tara        

    I've had Angeline out of onesies for quite a while now.  She's
    at 31 lbs, almost 2 1/2 years.   I do buy for her t-shirts at
    a size four.  They fit nicely at the top but are long, which is
    great because they stay tucked in.
    
    Maybe you could look into that?  (The boy's of course :-) ).
    
    						cj *->

    I put Aaron (just turned 2 and is 30.4lbs and 37 inches) in size 6
    t-shirts.  Those are long enough for my thin, long boy.  I've seen
    "garters" (I can't remember what they were officially called) in baby
    catalogs like the Right Start or First Step that hook onto the front of
    the shirt and loop between the legs and attaches to the back of the    
    shirt.  It's been a while since I've gotten the catalog though, so I
    don't know whether they're still available or not.  I decided not to
    use them because they look rather uncomfortable (though there is the
    diaper to pad it).
    
    sandy

    I use the baby garters to keep the turtlenecks tucked in.  They
    specifically say that they are for use with diapers only (pretty
    painfull to sit on those things).
    
    I picked them up for around $3 at the Baby Superstore.  I got some
    pretty big onsies at Burlington Coat factory.  I don't need them yet,
    but figured I would be in the same boat when he gets older.
    
    

    re .381-Designer Kids Direct
    A search in Big Book in Netscape for Desgner Kids Direct
    generated one match, Designer Kids, in Bergenfield, NJ, 201-387-7210
    

    I saw a note that asked how effective is the device that 
    holds 2 umbrella strollers together.
                                 
    Does anyone know where I could purchase this type of device and what is
    the right name for it?
    
    Thanks very much,
    Rosanna Chiodo
    POWDML::CHIODO
    
    
	
    

    
    re:  .382
    
         Sorry, I just read your note.  I have found onesies at Target
    Department Stores.  (They are affiliated with Mervyn's California
    Stores).  Target sales onesies up to 4T and some brands up to 5T.
    
    
                                                 Barbara
    
    

    Is there a "secondary market" for American Girl dolls.
    
    My daughter has caught this fever and has planned out which
    dolls and accessories she'd like to receive for Christmases
    well into the future!
    
    Surely, there must be some girls who are ready to pass their
    dolls on?
    
    Tara

    Hi,
    Does anyone know where I could rent one of those moon walk enclosures?
    They're the thing the kids can bounce around in, you see them at fairs
    sometimes. My husband thinks you can rent one fairly reasonably but I'm
    not sure if they're available. 
    
                       thanks,
    
                       Barbara Christie
                       conslt::christie
                       223-2261
    (we live in Hudson, Ma)
    
    

    I saw them at the Taylor Rental in Leominster.  It was being advertised 
    outside(blown up & all).  Their phone # is 537-9793 and they are
    located by the Searstown Mall.
    
    Good Luck!
    Lisa

Did anyone happen to videotape Oprah yesterday, 4/8?  It was the show that included the book 
club dinner.  My VCR didn't behave, and didn't tape.  I work at SHR and live in Littleton, 
MA.  Please send mail to palmason@mail.dec.com if you have a videotape you could loan me!

Thanks-  Julie

    Would anyone be able to tell me names of good exercise videos for my
    daughter who is 4 1/2 ?  Right now she loves to use mine but I think
    she'd have more fun with one geared to her age.
    
    Thanks in advance,
    Joan

>>    Would anyone be able to tell me names of good exercise videos for my
>>    daughter who is 4 1/2 ?  Right now she loves to use mine but I think
>>    she'd have more fun with one geared to her age.

Two that my kids have enjoyed lying on the couch and watching (and sometimes
doing):

	Workout With Daddy and Me  (there's also a "...Mommy and Me" version)
	Barbie Workout

My son loves the PBS show on Sunday, "Bloopie's Buddies", which has a major
exercise component.  Maybe they have a video?  It's awfully boring for anyone
over the age of four or so, but it's a gentle show with lots of movement and
lots of little kids.  (Think "Barney" with muscles.)

						Brian

    
    Where can I find boys (say size 4ish and up) underwear without 
    elasticized waistbands - well, I suppose it will need
    some elastic - so maybe a cotton covered elastic waistband?
    
    My toilet-training allergy-prone son has developed a terrible
    rash around the waist area on his back....
    
    Thanks,
    Carol

    The Hanna Andersson catalog carries boys' underwear with a cotton
    covered elastic waistband.  They are expensive but very durable
    (only brand my son will wear0, so they must be comfortable
    
    800 222 0544