Baby Swings: Playtex
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I Just Can Not Afford the Madela Double Electric So What About Playtex?
Asked by S.2. from Bakersfield
on August 5, 2011
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I purchased the Playtex Nurser System today at Target for $90 because the Madela Swing is $150 (the in style is just out of my league). I get home and before I open it...
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- Hi S. - I have the medella - have used it through two babies and it is still going strong. That being said, I have also used the $40 hand pump (not electric) and it wo...
- Definitely check with your insurance, but I had the Ameda Purely Yours, and it worked for my needs. You don't necessarily have to have a Medela to have an effective pu...
- I never tired the Playtex, but I did have sticker shock too when I bought my Medela but I will tell you of all the baby products I purchased with my kids it was the b...
Baby Questions
Asked by L.B. from Dallas
on March 30, 2007
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My 12 day old baby loves the swing and her vibrating bouncy seat. I am a first time mom...how long is okay for them to be in these things???? Also on bottles do most...
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- L., I hope I'm not too late to get this piece of info to you. My son spent lots of time in his swing. To protect his head, we bought a product made by Boppy called ...
- My swing saved my life! Babies at that age can't really do anything as far a playing so don't worry. Just make sure the head is supported. One peice of advise though, ...
- My youngest slept in his swing and bouncy most of the time throughout the day. He LOVED it. AS far for the nipples make sure the nipple and nipple hole is not to bi...
Spoiled Baby
Asked by M.M. from Philadelphia
on March 17, 2011
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I heard. I heard. There is no such baby. But my granddaughter is 3 months old and cannot be held by anyone but Mom. Not even Dad.
My son's mom will be babysitting fo...
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- Um...the baby is 3 months old. You're being a little bit ridiculous. Sounds like the baby's mom is doing an awesome job. You'll just have to deal with the fact th...
- I've worked with babies for years and love to say "food spoils. Babies can't be spoiled." Mama is everything to your granddaughter. She is food, comfort, womb (stil...
- I'm one of those Moms who didn't listen when everybody told me to put the baby down and let him cry a little.. (now he's 18 months) I was told by everyone... and would...
Which baby carrier is best for me?
Asked by C.S. from Boston
on September 13, 2008
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I am having my 3rd child in a couple of months and am wondering if I should get a new baby carrier. With my other two kids I used the Bjorn for occasional outings but...
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- When my 13 month old was new, she LIVED in the Ergo. We got the infant insert, and I wore it most of the day. It was the only place she would sleep during the day, and...
- Hi C. - I have 3 children and definitely loved the bjorn again for the third. Especially since she like to walk all the time. The sling got more in the way for me....
- As others had writeen, I didn't like the bjorn. I love my sling and have a wrap as well. My No Jo sling & it came with a video so I learned step by step. Sorry yours d...
Breastfed Baby Won't Take Bottle
Asked by D.C. from Tampa
on February 7, 2008
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I am having trouble getting my 3 month old breastfed baby to take a bottle. I am going back to work soon and dad needs to give him a bottle of pumped breast milk whil...
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- I had the same problem with my now 2 1/2 year old who was breastfed. She took a bottle great from 3 weeks till about 10 weeks, then began to refuse them. I returned t...
- D., I breastfed all my children and my youngest 2 wouldn't take bottles either. You just have to keep trying, keep getting different nipples and one eventually wil...
- Hi Im M. , Maybe you could find nipples shape like your nipples some time that work too .... i hope this help you .... http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?...
Fussy Baby
Asked by L.D. from Boston
on August 27, 2011
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what is the best thing you did or bought to calm a fussy baby with reflux my poor son is 4 weeks old and just can not self soothe without a bottle in his mouth and I j...
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- A moby wrap can help with that! Also, I wonder if he has dairy allergies, have you tried soy formula? Also, direct his finger to his mouth. My children didn't like pac...
- mine was the same way at 4 weeks. Mom came to my rescue...she showed me what she did for all 5 of us kids. She took the babys temp in the butt and gentley wiggled the ...
- Has he actually been, diagnosed with Reflux? Babies, even in the womb.... suckle their fingers. It is instinctual. He needs to be comforted. They are used to...
Colic Baby
Asked by B.W. from Mansfield
on October 18, 2010
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I have a month old baby boy and am dealing with colic! My other 2 kids did not have this so this is all new to me. Help! I've tried to calm him down by running the w...
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- I layed my son on his belly across my legs and swayed him back and forward. He also had a little reflux so my doctor had me place a small wedge under the crib mattres...
- Hi B., Breast milk doesn't normally cause colic but when breastfeeding can't be done, then you have to "punt." Formulas have many added ingredients, any one of whic...
- There are so many reasons for colic - it's hard. Soy is not always easy to digest as some folks don't tolerate it. Could try another formula. Our saving grace was N...
Baby Gas
Asked by J.S. from Phoenix
on March 16, 2008
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I am looking for some help regarding gas pain with my 21/2 month old baby boy. I have tried Allimentum,Lacto free Emfamil and Isomil Soy, I am back on the Soy now an...
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- There is a herbal tea that is caffine free and you can find it in any grocery store tazo tea makes one and so does celestial seasons it is a camamile tea it is a calmi...
- My daughter had the same problem at the same age as your son. I went through formulas, but Allimentum was what we found to work the best (which wasn't that great). At ...
- ARe you breast feeding? If so, try supplement bottle, ot a little rice cereal.
What to Do When Baby Refuses a Bottle
Asked by T.F. from Kalamazoo
on April 24, 2010
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Hello ladies, you have been so helpful to me before, I wanted to ask this quesiton for a friend of mine who isn't on Mamapedia. She has a new little girl, who did occ...
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- It could be the nipples on the bottle she is using.. try variuos ones and if it still doesn't work maybe put a VERY SMALL abount of something sweet on the end like yog...
- I was always told that the bottles and nipples made a difference but with my son it did not matter what I tried on him. The only thing that helped him was to offer the...
- It's really not usually the type of bottle or nipple, but the type of person. You said she has tried pretty much everything and I'm sure she is "expecting" the next f...
Best Bottle for Baby Who Doesn't like Bottles!
Asked by L.C. from Duluth
on October 29, 2010
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HELP!
I exclusively breastfeed and my almost 7 week old son can not figure out how to drink from a bottle! We have been trying every day for about 3 weeks. The best...
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- Have you tried the nuk nipples/bottles yet? It is shaped like a mothers nipple so maybe he'll feel more comfortable with it.
- Breastflow by FirstYears! It is amazing. It was developed by lactation consultants and made specifically to mimic the flow and sucking-method an infant uses when breas...
- the Playtex (with the normal nipple) worked great for my picky one. I have for my daughter a new one I think it is called Tommee?? but it is really shaped like a boo...
