Bassinet: Medela
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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...
What Do You Really NEED for a New Born?
Asked by E.B. from Santa Barbara
on May 17, 2008
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We're trying to plan and be as prepared as necessary for our first born who is scheduled to arrive in Sept. We do not want to have lots of unnecessary "stuff". We ar...
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- Well, I'm one who has every gadget under the sun for my kid, and I have enjoyed having many options of places to put her for naps, playtime, etc. 3 different stroller...
- My Uncle hand built me a gorgeous wooden bassinet and I never even used it once! I had my son sleep with me all the time, it was so much more convenient that way espec...
- Hi E....congratulations on your impending baby! I'm so glad to hear you are planning a home birth! I am a no-stuff person and wanted only the basics when I had my ...
Starting over and Needing Baby Gear Advice
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on January 30, 2011
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We are expecting our second child in August and my oldest is 10 so it has been a while since we have been down this road.
I have lots of questions about baby gear an...
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- i had the madela pump as well, but when i went of vacation i bought the first years hand pump...i gotta tell you...i actually liked it better, i thought it was faster ...
- I had a hard time pumping with my first with my second I was amazed at how much I got. I used a cheap avent pump instead of one of the expensive ones. My youngest wou...
- We use Dr. Brown's for both of our kids and like them. I have a medela pump and style and I like it. Talk to a lactation consultant before you buy a pump, they will ...
Baby Gear Confusion!
Asked by C.R. from Washington DC
on September 30, 2007
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Hi there,
I'm a first-time expecting mom. I feel completely clueless as to what "equipment" i need to buy. I assume I need something to carry the baby in, something f...
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- Hi C., We had a Graco Travel system where the carseat snaps in to the stroller and snaps in to the careseat base in the car. It was really great for about 7 months u...
- I also vote for the travel system. It was a lifesaver for us. The infant seat snapped into the carseat base and into the stroller. Usually babies fall asleep riding ...
- Get the Baby Bargains book, I highly recommend it. It tells you what brands and styles are good, cheap, expensive, safe, etc for every category. Baby bijorns are g...
Need Baby Registry Advice
Asked by B.D. from Kansas City
on December 26, 2008
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I'm expecting a baby girl in February, and we just brought home our new 10 and 5 year-old sons from Russia. Life is a little hectic right now, and most of my time is ...
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- wow, triple congrats! i just bet your life is crazy right now! and sounds like it'll stay that way for awhile, too! lol. first off i will say that the most wonderful g...
- I have a medela pump in style. The Dr Brown bottles fit on it. I rarely sterilized bottles... but I did boil paci's & would use sterilizing bags by medela for bottl...
- I would have to say renting a breastpump may be better than buying, as you may find that one doesn't work for you. And, manual pumping is free. I would guess some may ...
Breast Pumps
Asked by J.D. from Bloomington
on March 30, 2011
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I'm looking for advice on the best breast pumps. With my previous pregnancy (over 5 years ago) I used one of the medulla brest pumps, which worked great, but I really ...
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- I've got a Medela Pump In Style (the backpack one) that I'd be happy to part with. I was going to sell it on Craigslist anyway. $75 is my asking price. I used it ma...
- My Medela Pump N Style was the best $279 I ever spent. Worth every penny. I bought it 7 years ago and still going strong on fourth kid. Don't know what it costs these...
- I know that some people get creeped out by this, but you could buy a used medella. Short of a hospital grade pump, they are the best. You could buy all new tubing an...
Best Manual Breast Pump Advice Please
Asked by R.T. from Washington DC
on July 25, 2009
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we are epecting in november,but i have started shopping and researching.
am a stay at home mom, this is my first pregnancy and am planning things ahead as i dont want...
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- I breastfed my daughter for a year and I am very proud of it. My husband and I rented one from the hospital for a year. It didnt cost that much to rent. It was a goo...
- I thought that the Avent Isis manual pump was very handy to have around to relieve engorgement every once in awhile, but if you can get your hands on a used Medela pum...
- I recommend the Avent Isis. I pumped while at work, and actually had better results getting let down with it than with my big Medela Pump In Style, although the PIS w...
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 ...
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...
Baby Gear Advice
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on January 3, 2009
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Hi!
I was wondering if you could give me advice on the newest baby gear. I gave most of my baby gear away 6 months ago(after my 4th child). Now surprise...I am ex...
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- hi and congrats! my favorite baby gear item was the kangaroo korner fleese pocket sling. easy for mom and dad to use. baby easy in and out, in all different carrier...
- Congrats!! I hope this helps. I LOVE to purchase strollers. I think its my addiction.LOL. Saying that I do not not like the Bugaboo or the Silver Cross. They take...
- I second Judith on the Ergo! Worth the money, and maybe you could find one slightly loved online...we even got it at Be By Baby--they have a sling class that is $15 an...
