Bisphenol A (BPA): Infant, Ameda
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Looking for More Info on the DPA Baby Bottle Recall
Asked by B.L. from Chicago
on April 18, 2008
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Has anyone heard about the baby bottle recall? My father called and said that he had just seen the end of a segment on the news about baby bottles being recalled beca...
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- There was also a temperature limit that was unsafe, which makes the dishwasher and microwave bad choices for washing and heating. We always hand washed the bottles (ga...
- If you put the plastic in the DISHWASHER the bpa's are leached the same as if you microwaved the plastic!!! The dishwasher drying cycle actually heats the bottle much...
- I do not know if there was an actual recall, but BPA is a chemical that is used to make clear, hard plastics, and when heated up, it leeches into the formula. There is...
BPA Free Bottles (Namely MilkBank and Breastflow)
Asked by B.C. from Chicago
on February 4, 2009
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Hi Mommies!
I'm nearly 20 weeks pregnant with my second baby and will breastfeed again. It was a wonderful experience with my first and I'm so proud of myself for ...
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- I've never used breastflow or heard of milkbank BUT am on my fourth month of breastfeeding and am using the good old playtex nurser (you know the ones with the disposa...
- I don't know anything about those particular brands of bottles, but check out www.safemama.com for a "cheat sheet" of BPAfree bottles/cups. Great resource.
- I still love my Avent bottles! Babies 'R' Us will still exchange your old bottles for the BPA free versions. You need to take the entire set (bottle, ring, nipple, a...
Safe Baby Bottles?
Asked by K.B. from Boston
on April 10, 2008
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I'm having my first baby in May and am planning on breastfeeding, but still would like to have some bottles in the house. Recently I have been hearing a lot about BPA...
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- Playtex drop in system doesn't have the BPA in the plastic liners. You cannot put them in the microwave or use boiling water. I just use lukewarm water for my formula....
- Here's another link for you about safe plastics for baby bottles and other items: http://www.iatp.org/iatp/publications.cfm?accountID=421&refID=77083
- Medela has some BPA-free plastic bottles, look for the purple stripe on some of their packaging, not all. all the playtex drop-ins liners (bags and shaped drop-ins) a...
Seeking Recommendations and Warnings for Dual Electric Breast Pumps
Asked by V.E. from Albany
on June 12, 2009
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I will be breastfeeding my second child after he is born in late July/early August. I breastfed my first son about four years ago, and used a simple hand operated brea...
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- I used the Ameda purely yours breast pump. It worked great and I had no problems with it. I nursed for 10 months so it got a lot of use! Plus its a lot less expensiv...
- Loved the Medela! It had all of the "extra" attachments (including a car adapter), which was great. My sister will be using mine after her twins and she just bought ...
- Hey V., Just like you my kids are four years apart. I had my daughter this past April so the age difference will be good for you. Anyway, I recommend Medela pump...
Best Baby Bottles
Asked by L.M. from Knoxville
on August 4, 2009
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I have a two week old that is a wonderful breast-feeder. I am wanting to introduce a bottle that is most like the breast so dad can feed if necessary. Do you have su...
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- L., My son took right to bottles while breastfeeding. We used Medela. He didn't seem to have any trouble with them. It is easiest if someone other than you give hi...
- I agree with the other moms on here that suggested Avent. I had a colicky infant, and these bottles were by far the best at reducing air intake. They now make them BP...
- The Breast Flow System is closest to the breast. It is a double nipple system so he has to suck on it just like th breast for the milk to come out. This is the bottl...
Breast Pump Recommendations???
Asked by N.H. from Los Angeles
on February 11, 2008
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Purely Yours Breast Pump by Ameda or Pump In Style by Medela? I am expecting my second child in a few months & have to work almost immediately after & have no doubt ab...
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- I'm not speaking from experience here because I'm 9 months pregnant with my first, but I just went to a breastfeeding class last night and the instructor said that the...
- Hi N., I searched high and low when I was pumping with my first baby. I had a hospital grade Medela that I had rented and that thing felt like it was ripping off m...
- I have used both and they are both great pumps! I lean more towards the Medela, it has less parts to deal with and the bottles seem to be bigger and able to hold more ...
Advice of Buying a Breast Pump
Asked by A.K. from Tampa
on September 28, 2009
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Where can I get a good breast pump without paying an arm and a leg. I like the Ameda and Medela but both of very expensive. In the long run it will be cheaper to buy...
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- hi A. my advice is to purchase used. all pumps nowadays are made to where cross contamination is near impossible to take place. As i have mentioned to others on thi...
- A., the milk does NOT go through the machine. the only parts that touch you or your milk are the breast shield, the membrane, and the bottle. these can all be steri...
- Check out craigslist.com or ebay. I was able to get a Medela Pump in style for $99. I used the tubing and pumps that the hospital provided (for free!) and sterilized...
Baby Due Soon- Looking for Tips on Breastfeeding and Pumping
Asked by L.E. from Milwaukee
on January 22, 2009
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Hello all-
I am due in a couple of weeks and am looking for tips on breastfeeding, pumping and getting the baby to take abottle. I have heard that many newborns don'...
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- I have breasted both my babies. The Lacation Consultants had me purchase Pur nipples from the hospital for bottle feeding. These are important at the beginning due t...
- Well, whatever you do, don't stress out about it! I have breastfed 2 kids, and mostly by bottle because pumping was my only option. My 1st baby was a lazy eater, he w...
- exclusive breast feeding for at least 1 month to build up a supply, then pump for a feeding or in between. You won't generally get much, but any little bit helps. Ha...
Proper Storage of Milk
Asked by M.B. from Rochester
on April 2, 2008
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I have been debating pumping for the past 5 months of 7. I am leery of the plastic and it's 'phthalates' and other garbage that is newly discovered in it. Now, I have ...
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- Hi I wanted to let you know that there is a system with playtex nursers that will attach to a pump using their dropins. If you can't find it email me and I have one un...
- Hi, just so you know Medela bottles are BPA free as well (same as born free), so I dont think there is a problem sterilizing them! Pumping nto the bottle, and then fr...
- My SIL recommended Medela bags specifically because you can pump direcly into the bag. I think you have to position the bag similar to a bottle-liner. I just hated t...
Advice on Bottle Types
Asked by C.S. from Kalamazoo
on April 12, 2008
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My son is due in June and I am planning on exclusively breastfeeding him, however I do want to pump and have him take a bottle as well so I don't have to worry about w...
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- I breastfeed and supplemented with bottles both kids. With my second I was only able to breastfeed for a short time. I initially used Dr. Brown's which I liked but b...
- Sounds like you got some great advice already. We exclusively breastfed till 6 months or more and still breastfeed at 14 months. My son took his first bottle of expr...
- Hi Ruby, My name is M.. I am a mother of 3 who also strictly breastfed my children. Now that my children are older, I have gone to school and became a pediatric nurse...
