Baby Monitors: Infant, Ameda
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Breast Pumps & Other 'Must Have' Baby Gift Registry Items
Asked by J.J. from San Francisco
on February 27, 2008
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I am 5 1/2 months pregnant & beginning my baby registry.
I have 2 questions:
What breast pump would you recommend for a planning on breast feeding mother?
What ...
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- At home I use a Medela pump in style at work I use an Ameda hospital pump (a major advantage of working at a hospital.) For me the Ameda is more comfortable. They're...
- First of all congratulations!! Girls are SO fun!!! I have answered this question so many times for friends that I have a spreadsheet. The short list though... Ma...
- Congrats on the Baby Girl on the way...I prefer the elctric pump over a manual; but you might want to think about this if you are going back to work and still plan on ...
What to Buy
Asked by M.B. from Stationed Overseas
on September 28, 2008
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Hi.
I'm expecting my second baby in a few months. I still have all the basics from my first, but I want to get a few things I wish I had gotten the first time, as w...
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- HI Micheala, Check at the Foster Furniture store. Last year I bought a nice bassinet for a friend from our homeschool group. It could be a playpen, too and it has vib...
- Hi M.... I have a 16 month old daughter so I just finished using some of these very same products. I had friends complain that they didn't have all these things ar...
- Hi, I am also a second time mom with a toddler and an infant. With respect to your list, I would say the Sleepy Wrap is absolutely essential. It is relatively inexpe...
Medela Manual Breast Pump
Asked by C.J. from McAllen
on February 27, 2009
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Hi, we were going to buy an electric, but spent too much on the baby clothes and decor. So now I have this manual one. The baby isn't born yet, but I heard you could "...
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- For me, the manual breast pump was very frustrating and discouraging (it was not the medela). I used a manual breast pump with my first child and gave up on the whole...
- Request a lactation consultant and an electric pump at the hospital. ASAP. Get an electric pump. Rent it (Woman's Work in Houston rents them) or buy an Ameda pump....
- Hi, Just do not give up, get lots of help, cry if it hurts because it will. Don't let non-breastfeeders discourage you. Get in touch with LeLEche they will come t...
Help! New Mom to Be Looking for Advice.
Asked by M.B. from Toledo
on July 31, 2006
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I'm looking for any advice and recommendations from all of you moms out there. This is our first child and I'm not sure which items I should buy or avoid. I'd particul...
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- Hello M.! Last year we too welcomed our first and I was exactly in your shoes! We didn't know where to begin! I relied on advice from everyone. We spent so much ...
- A book that really helped me alot was 'What to Expect When You're expecting'
- Hi Mindi - I can't give you anything definite about stuff, but some generalities. I've seen bottles out there that are advertised specifically for babies that sw...
What Do I Need??
Asked by J.A. from San Francisco
on January 27, 2008
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Hi all,
I'm a first time mom to be, expecting a baby boy in 5 weeks and can't wait!! Any advise on the things you couldn't live without? We have a crib, car seat, ...
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- You need a big yoga/excercise ball. My son gos right to sleep, as soon as we start bouncing
- Wow, you evidently asked a question everyone wants to respond to... My motto is you need three things for a baby: a car seat, diapers, and an Ergo Baby Carrier. We ...
- Read the book "You are your Child's first Teacher", an amazing book with many insights and helpful hints and a book that you will many times pick up and look up stuff....
If You Had to Do It All over Again, What Would You NOT Buy?
Asked by M.O. from Sacramento
on May 24, 2009
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Hi mamas!
I have two munchkins that broke the bank - I bought everything "they" said I needed and then some. With the economy the way that it is, is there anything t...
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- Best advice: Wait and see, borrow, and shop craigslist. You never know what your particular baby will take to, so if you are lucky enough to borrow from friends, you...
- I didn't read through all the responses, but for me, the biggest "must" is a really fantastic stroller. NOT one of those bulky travel systems (had a Graco travel syste...
- my daughter is 5 1/2 months and i must say that i wouldnt of made it this far without the "Gripe water" for her belly and the hylands teething tablets. I think that th...
How Did You Cope the First Couple Months?
Asked by K.J. from New York
on June 24, 2008
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I'm not sure I'd call what I'm feeling postpartum depression ... I think baby blues is probably more accurate. In any case, I am finding the first couple weeks of my ...
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- K., Don't take anything for granted. Talk to your doctor. He may suggest taking Lexapro to get you through the first couple of months. I've had three c-sections ...
- What you are feeling is TOTALLY NORMAL. This is new to you, you still have hormones running around, a new little person to care for, and very little "me" time. Listen...
- K.. Hi, I just want to tell you I know how you feel, what you are going through is SUPER difficult....I was there too. I felt exactly as you feel...it's OK and nor...
Breast Pump, Seeking Good Product Information
Asked by C.J. from Pittsburgh
on December 29, 2008
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I am getting ready to have my second baby as most of you may know. I have also recently went back to work from my frist son. Anyhow, I will be nursing this child as we...
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- While i was breastfeeding i always used Medela the automatic ones and they are so very convienent. Most of the ones that you can purchase look like i little suitcase t...
- I used the Medela Pump 'n Style for my daughter. She had to be monitored with her amounts in the begining and never would nurse after using the bottle. I pumped with...
- I'd go and rent a hospital grade pump. I have a medela pump in style that I used with my kids, but rented a hospital grade Medela pump with my last child because I wa...
What to Get
Asked by S.C. from San Francisco
on May 8, 2009
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I have no idea what I need and what's the best for my buck. Can any experienced mom out there help me.. Car seat, stroller, best pumps, cribs, I have no idea what el...
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- There's a book called Baby Bargains (by Denise and Alan Fields) that was an invaluable resource for us. Its very helpful - grades most major baby products like car sea...
- When it came to my first daughter seriously nothing was too much. I wanted everything regardless of friends telling me their oppinions. This is what I got and this is ...
- Carseat: Spend the money on a Britax--they're the safest AND the most comfortable AND the easiest to use. That said, skip the "infant" carseat/carrier thing & go str...
Increasing Milk Supply
Asked by M.J. from Chico
on March 5, 2008
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Just wondering about healthy ways to increase my milk supply. My daughter is 6 months old and I just returned to work fulltime. I would like to hear other moms suggest...
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- I took fenugreek in addition to Mother's milk and it worked for me. Good Luck.
- I am a nursing mom of a 6 month old too and my supply started to go down about a month ago. However, between talking to my doctor and every where I read, it's always ...
- Is your employer respectful of your need to pump? Do you have a comfortable place? Knowledge is power, so know that by California law, employers MUST provide you wit...
