Baby's Bag: Avent
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Feedback on Avent Breast Pump
Asked by L.S. from Omaha
on October 12, 2011
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Hi Moms. Have any of you used the Avent iQ duo electric breast pump? If so, please let me know your opinions. Does it come with a battery pack or bag? I don't necessar...
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- I haven't used it, so I can't comment on the Avent pump. Our Medela was covered by insurance. We paid a co-pay of $25. We did this through our hospital, but per...
- haven't tried that one... but you can find barely-gently used pumps on craigslist and ebay for a really affordable price.
- I haven't tried it but its top on my list of pumps as well. Just FYI if your not anti Walmart like some of the ladies they have it at a way better price then babiesrus...
Is It Me, or Are Avent Bottles Garbage?!?
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on March 14, 2007
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I've been using Avent bottles to feed my son pumped breastmilk ever since I brought him home from the hospital about a month ago. Lately, it seems as if the bottles a...
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- My son was big with spitting up and the late night/early morning feedings left me with lots of spills & leaks too. I switched to Dr Brown's bottles. I've seen them at ...
- I had the same problem... but it doesn't sound like it was as bad. I noticed a leaking problem the most when the nipples were not COMPLETELY dry before I used it for ...
- I hated Avent bottles. Try the doctor Brown's they are excellent and there are many types. I know how annoying leaky bottles are and I have not had a problem with DR....
Chosing a Bottle for a Breastfed Baby
Asked by K.P. from Fayetteville
on August 4, 2010
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Hi moms! I'm expecting my second child and there will be a 5 1/2 years age difference between the two. With my son, I breastfed him and used bottles when I went back t...
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- I have always stuck with the Playtex nursers with the drop in liners. I also could not live without my boppy and Angel Care moneter (sp).
- I have tried all different types of bottles for both my girls and i always come back to the avent bottles. I loved those, but i also like the nuk bottles. They are the...
- I am/was in the same boat. 6.5yo DS and a 8 month old. I have breastfed both, but also work outside the home. My son DID NOT like the bottles I had so painstaking...
What Bottles to Use on a Breastfed Baby
Asked by R.R. from Los Angeles
on April 28, 2010
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My son is 10 weeks old, he was using the Avent bottle and nursing without a problem. I have left my son with my mother a couple of times in the last two weeks and he ...
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- I bought Medela bottles and nipples assuming they were the best. They were expensive and didn't look much different than the cheaper Evenflow ones. Both are BPA free. ...
- I send Avent bottles to school, at home we use BreastFlow by The First Years (http://www.learningcurve.com/breastflow) and we use Lanisoh milk storage bags (http://www...
- I searched forever for a bottle to offer through my company (I have a lot of pumping / working moms and they needed a good one the replicated the breast most closely)....
Must Have Baby Products
Asked by M.W. from Los Angeles
on October 31, 2009
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I am a first time Mom going through books and lists of must have baby items. Any advice of what you really should have and what you don't need so urgently for the firs...
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- Hi there. Please check out my book - What Haven't They Told Me? I would be happy to give you a discount if you let me know you found out about my book on Mamasource....
- You've gotten some really great advice from the other mamas...but one thing I didn't see is a sound machine. We got one for our son when he was 9 months old, and it w...
- I may be in the minority here, but aside from whatever you need in the first two weeks, buy as needed. I have dozens and dozens of bottles that were never used. See wh...
What Shall I Get for New Baby?
Asked by Y.Z. from Philadelphia
on December 18, 2009
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I'll have my first child in March. I haven't done any shopping yet. Totally no clue about what shall I got for baby? I need some reccommendations from expereince moms ...
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- I would stock up on diapers! A stroller and a good car seat. Also, if you're not breastfeeding, bottles. Maybe a bottle draining rack for next t the sink and/or a ...
- Diapers, wipes, onsies, sleepers, socks binkys, hats, bottles, formula or breastfeeding supplies (pump if you are going back to work, bottles, nipple cream, breast pad...
- Nose Frida. It's a nasal aspirator, about $16 online or sometimes at Whole Foods. This is a LIFESAVER. Babies get stuffy noses a lot and can't breathe well. The bulb...
Baby Shower & Registry..
Asked by K.L. from Portland
on January 29, 2007
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Hello~ I am trying to register for my baby shower & figure out all of the necessary items we will be needing for our daughter. Money has been very tight lately, due to...
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- K., Congrats on the new baby girl. Okay here are just a couple of things I thought of that might help you and you need to ask for alot of... DIAPERS, WIPES, and FORMU...
- I see there are a TON of responses on what you should/should not get, so I will respond about your budget: There is a group on Yahoo called Freecycle where you can ...
- Congrats! I just had my first baby in July 2006. It seems everyone always wants to buy the "cutsie" things and not the really practical things. I got so many outfit...
Best Baby Bottle
Asked by V.A. from El Paso
on October 16, 2006
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I need help here in choosing a good bottle. I have tried almost every bottle you can think of and I am still not sure which one to use. I used the drop in system with ...
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- I also swear by Avent bottles. I have a 3 year old girl and now a 3 month old baby boy and I've used Avent bottles on both kids. Second child, and I've never had any ...
- I would recommend Dr. Brown's bottles or Avent. I used both and loved them. They are a little more expensive and Dr. Brown's has a more pieces, but they were great. Th...
- I liked the Advent bottles best once my daughter got the hang of them. I nursed her and most bottles seemed to make her gag. Now that she is older I use the evenflow b...
Bottles for Breastfeeding Baby
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on August 27, 2010
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I am going to be breastfeeding, but I will have to return to work and will need day care to bottle feed my little one with my milk. What bottles do you recommend for ...
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- Born Free worked for us! I will also give them rave reviews, 5 stars, tell you they are the greatest, etc. but your little one may not think so. :) Whatever you do,...
- Just some food for thought so you don't stress this decision too much. Both my girls took regular palin ordinary cheap bottles. Before buying any "breast friendly' o...
- S., I used Breastflow with my daughter and she did great with it. This was a very important subject for me because my son used the playtex VentAire and over time he pr...
Formula Feeding My Baby, HELP!
Asked by K.L. from San Diego
on November 23, 2008
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We are expecting our first baby very soon, and I am in need of help in figuring out the whole formula/bottle thing. I had breast surgery five years ago, and won't be ...
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- K., I have used several formulas over the years. I have used CostCo formula, Similac, Enfamil and all different forms and formulas of such. The one that I have foun...
- My Dr. always recomended Good Start. I found it to be the most gentle and helps prevent constipation. Pick bottles without a lot of parts to clean. I like the Drop ins.
- Hi K. - My daughter liked Similac Advance just fine and took the first and only type of bottles we gave her . . .no problems at all. I didn't have to switch bottles...
