Bottle Brush: Ameda
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Questions About Bottle Feeding
Asked by M.H. from Dallas
on April 26, 2010
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I am having a baby in a couple of weeks and I am planning on breastfeeding, but I will eventually have to go back to work and my day care provider will need to bottle ...
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- First of all, congratulations! Your baby will dictate what kind of bottle they like. Dr. Brown's didn't really reduce the gas in my kids despite being recommended ...
- I used the BreastFlow bottles, as they were similar to breastfeeding. I would ask your daycare about what is needed. Mine only needed a couple bottles, and they clea...
- I have used reg bottles, Avent bottles & breastfeed... I never had issues with my kids not drinking or haveing nipple confusion. As to washing them - I know a lot of ...
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...
Need Bottle Recommendation, I Will Be Primarily Breast Feeding
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on April 29, 2007
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Hi there,
It has been 7 years since my daughter was born. My husband and I are expecting in August and I am looking for recommendations for which bottles to use. ...
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- We used Avent bottles for feeding - we did NO research - just had some because I had an Isis hand pump. They worked great until my son started refusing bottles at 7 m...
- Avent makes a starter set that includes two 4 oz bottles, three 8 oz bottles, a bottle brush, and two pacifiers. The avent bottles have different "speed" nipples, the...
- Whichever you choose, try one or two until you know your little one will respond to them. We had Avent and he didn't like them so switched to Dr. Brown. We also us...
Questions About Breast Pumps
Asked by H.S. from San Diego
on November 16, 2008
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I have a lot of questions about breat pumps. I will have to return to work about 6 weeks after having my baby so I will need to pump my breastmilk. I have heard that t...
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- Hi H., I have the Medela pump in style advance and I've been very happy with it. I haven't had a problem with finding bottles to fit the pump. I have 3 different ty...
- I've been back to work for a month. I love the Medela! The hospital recommended it. They also said don't start pumping until your supply is regular (about 3-4 wks). ...
- Hi, Do you know if you want an electric or manual pump? I'm using a manual pump - Avant, which I find is really effective. It's a little bit fiddly to start with, bu...
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...
Cleaning Wipes for Breast/nipple and for Medela Pump Parts and Storage Bags
Asked by N.B. from New York
on September 30, 2008
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Hi,
I'm stocking up for breastfeeding supplies and wanted to know...
Do I have to use the cleansing pads specifically sold to clean your breast before breastfeeding ...
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- Just wanted to add a note about Lansinoh cream - try to only use it when you really need it e.g. when you first start breastfeeding & when your nipples are very dry. ...
- I breastfed my son for a year, nursing when I could and pumping and leaving bottles for my husband and caregivers when necessary. I really liked the medela storage bag...
- I used the Medela bags for the first few months, and then switched to the Lansinoh because they held more. Both were exactly the same, functionally. Technically, you...
Which Brest Pump Is the best...manual or Lectric?
Asked by M. from Minneapolis
on March 31, 2007
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Hi Mom's! My little one is due in September and I am clueless as to which brand is better when it comes to manual/electric breast pumps....anyone?
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- I saw one person mention this, but most insurance companies will cover most of the cost for a pump. I got the Medela dual electric pump (also came with equipment to pu...
- Electric Medela is the best I have used.I had an avent manual one but it gets really hard after a while.Electric is easier.
- I Have a Medela pump in style and a Medela Harmony. If you are returning to work you should really invest in a duel electric pump. The electric pump will help keep you...
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...
