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Max
Member
08-12-2000
| Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 6:52 pm
I saw a couple one day in a restaurant with a high chair that attached to the table. It had metal bars that you inserted the table between so that the weight of the chair/baby combo kept it on the table all by itself. Very collapsable and portable. The only thing is, you'd need to make sure you had a VERY stable table! 
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 7:00 pm
Thanks! Actually my mom has one of those, but since the baby is only 4 months right now, I want something a little more like a real highchair--she needs support all around. You still rock Grace!!! (and Max, our table actually isn't very stable-has goofy legs that sometimes point in the wrong direction so it is not a good candidate for that hook-on chair.)
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Graceunderfyre
Member
01-21-2004
| Friday, January 28, 2005 - 11:04 pm
Max that's what I have. It's awesome. The other problem we find is that some people (and restaurants) have very thick table tops. So you either have the problem that the two screws aren't big enough (there is a screw on each arm that helps stabalize the bottom and keep it in on) OR the child has no leg room. Becuase of those screws you don't really have to worry about how stable the table is. I've never had a problem with it and we've been using it for 18 months The other cool thing about this chair is the straps - it's like the 5 point restraining system on the car seat - it has 2 straps that meet together so the arms go through and then another that comes up between the legs. I'm posting this picture of him when he was just under 6 months old - but I realized that he wasn't buckled in so he must have been sitting by then. I can't remember.

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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Saturday, January 29, 2005 - 9:57 am
Grace-he is so BEAUTIFUL! That picture looks like it could win a contest!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Saturday, January 29, 2005 - 9:59 am
Grace, what is the name of that one? Maybe that would work for us, would it be able to support a 4 month old? That looks very different from the ones I've seen, which don't offer much support... I think I'll check out Baby Depot today! You got it at the one on 59 and New York?
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Graceunderfyre
Member
01-21-2004
| Saturday, January 29, 2005 - 8:25 pm
I don't think I bought this one at the Baby Depot on 59 but I know they have them there. I think I bought one for a friend over there. Here's the info on it from BabyDepot.com EASY DINER HOOK-ON HIGH CHAIR REGALO Style # 2662 Our price: $19.99

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Graceunderfyre
Member
01-21-2004
| Saturday, January 29, 2005 - 8:26 pm
btw thanks I always liked that pic 
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Danas15146
Member
03-31-2004
| Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 12:32 pm
Grace - I love those big brown eyes!!! What a beautiful baby.
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Graceunderfyre
Member
01-21-2004
| Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 6:48 pm
thanks 
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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 7:57 pm
Would you let your 13 year old daughter wear thong underwear? She says, "All of my friends are doing it!"
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Max
Member
08-12-2000
| Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 8:20 pm
I guess it would depend on how it is that she knows her friends are doing it. I mean, my bigger issue is with the super-low-rise jeans that SHOW the girls are wearing thongs. If they're wearing thongs underneath clothing where no one can see (except when changing for gym class or something), then I don't see a problem. (Personally, I don't understand how anyone would voluntarily want to wear them -- not something that seems comfortable to me AT ALL.) Anyway, most girls seem to want to wear them because they can show off more skin with those low-rise jeans. That's the part I don't like -- no matter what the age of the girl/woman. Gosh, I'm glad I don't have a teenager! 
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Jmm
Member
08-16-2002
| Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 8:28 pm
Unfortunately Dee, she is right. Most of the girls at that age do wear them. I guess you would have to go with what you feel about it. I know that around here we'd have to have a couple of rules about it though. 1. If I can see them - you can't wear them. 2. Since I don't like them - I don't buy them.
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 8:44 pm
NO FRIGGEN WAY! my daughter is 14, and there is no way she's wearing them! the only reason to wear them is to get guys to "know" that they are wearing them. any girl that's wearing them is no girl i want my daughter hanging around. i've found them in my house, and i've cut each and every one, holly knows my rules. my rules are just jmm's #2 rules
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Hippyt
Member
06-15-2001
| Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 8:53 pm
no
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 9:54 pm
Uhm, yeah your friends aren't my kids, I don't have to raise them, and I don't have to look out for them. Not a good argument in this house, lol. At 13 what they wear is still my business and while maybe for older teenagers that would be ok, for my young one, nope, no way. It irritates me now shopping for my six year old and finding clothes that are too old for her and having to search for hours to find something I find appropriate for her. I've got it pretty easy right now, no teenagers. Our big questions for underwear are boxers or briefs, disney princesses or barbie, lol. Don't get much argument from they yet.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 10:03 pm
OK, I have to say my thoughts mirror Landi's - bahahhaaa, then I remembered... MY BOYS wear them!! ROFLOL - OK and when I found they were wearing them, I was relieved - LOL, they were part of their Native American outfits at Camp, they preform a ritual dance, and they wear loin cloths, and they do lots of jumping, in the 'audience'... and I was very afraid, till I realized they had thongs on! and the first time I witnessed this amazing show, I thought "wow, my son will never do that" I couldnt imagine my boys wearing nothin!! hahaa boy was I wrong!! I'm very proud at how serious they take this program, and how they spend time throughout the year honoring and learning the Native American culture... but thongs? on boys!!! ok, back on topic!!
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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Monday, January 31, 2005 - 6:11 am
My question actually relates to my friends who have girls age 12 and 13. I was asked if I would let my daughter (whom is only 4 years old) wear a thong when she is older, and I honestly do not know! I know that it is important to kids to fit in with their peers. However, I do not want her to start thinking about dressing for boys, or trying to be sexy for boys.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, January 31, 2005 - 6:24 am
I like Jmm's 2 rules. Also remember if you come down too hard, all the time, (and the kid sees you as unreasonable) the kid will very likely start to become sneaky and do things behind your back. That's why I like Jmm's rules...
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, January 31, 2005 - 6:30 am
My first question would be why? If it was just because her friends are wearing them, then I would say no.
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Graceunderfyre
Member
01-21-2004
| Monday, January 31, 2005 - 6:53 am
well seeing how I have no daughter I don't have to worry I find it hard to think I would allow them in my house - I would prob. do the same as Landi and cut them up if I did find them. IMO, dating is for finding a mate and you don't need to do that until you are done with high school. I always tell kids to date lots and not to get serious with anyone til they are ready for marriage. And girls don't need to attract boys with thong underwear or lots of skin because then they'll be attracted to the wrong parts.
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Monday, January 31, 2005 - 6:53 am
I had an underwear dilemma when I was about 13 years old. My mom made me wear Carters highwaisted undies when all my peers were wearing bikinis. Try as I might to keep this fact "under wraps", the locker room after gym class gave it away. I was teased and humiliated for wearing granny panties and I was mortified! So although I don't believe we should teach our kids to give in to peer pressure, sometimes it's best to pick your battles. If wearing thongs won't dramatically affect her life say in 5 years, I think it's ok. And I agree with Jmm... I don't wanna see them hanging out of the lowcut jeans!!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, January 31, 2005 - 7:00 am
I am in charge of the 5th grade peer group at our elementary school. One of the things we talk to the parents about is some of the 'silly' things they need to do to help their child transition to middle school like no lunch boxes, pack the lunch in a brown paper sack and for the boys no 'whitey tighties' anymore, boxers only since they will get teased at gym. It's funny, no one thinks much about it. I think the reason why thongs create such a strong reaction is they seem so sexual.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, January 31, 2005 - 7:06 am
That is interesting Tex. What else was on that list? (I am afraid of being too much of a geeky mom and I'd like the heads up ahead of time!!!) Funny how I should appreciate this "era" of underoos and lunchboxes!
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Monday, January 31, 2005 - 7:08 am
Annie, I agree that they do seem sexual, but honestly, a lot of my friends wear them because they don't like panty lines and they claim they are much more comfortable. I don't think 13 year old girls are wearing them so much for the boys, but rather for their girlfriends. To fit in... jmho
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, January 31, 2005 - 7:09 am
Resortgirl has a really good point, I bet the thongs are for the girls and not the boys!
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