Bottles & Sippies: 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...
Cleaning a Breast Pump
Asked by J.P. from Boise
on December 16, 2010
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Hello smart mommas. I am hoping that you either know of a product out there that I don't know about, or have more creativity than I do. You know in the breast pumps ...
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- I'm not sure exactly what you're talking about...inside the tubing?? If it's inside the tubing then sanitize the tubing either on the stove or in the microwave. Take...
- Some bottle brushes have the detachable 'nipple cleaner', I used to use that on my pump, it's pretty good about getting those nooks and crannies. Also, maybe try a too...
- You can get spare parts to replace the pieces that are problems without having to by a whole new pump. See http://www.bosombuddies.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=...
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...
Suggestions for a Good Breast Pump
Asked by J.A. from Rochester
on November 9, 2008
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I am 8 months pregnant with my 3rd baby and think that I want to breastfeed this time (i only bottle feed ny first 2)but I would really need to be able to pump for the...
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- Hi J., Don't cut corners when it comes to a breast pump especially if you are planning on making this the primary food source for your baby. Spend the money and bu...
- When I was pregnant, I decided that I wanted to breastfeed, but was worried that he wouldnt nurse (my first born wouldnt nurse at all) so we bought the cheapest electr...
- I ended up pumping for 11 months 5-6 times a day b/c my baby didn't latch well and I wanted him the benefits of breastmilk. I used the Medela Pump-in-Style for th...
Lemon Detox While Nursing
Asked by E.B. from Salt Lake City
on November 3, 2009
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I am going to be doing a lemon detox. I am currently nursing and supplementing with formula. I am toxic and figure I want to get rid of the toxins so that I am not pas...
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- Look at it this way. Your nursling will get far more toxins from the formula than he or she will from your breastmilk. So if you really want to give your baby the best...
- Doing a lemon detox while nursing can really harm your nursing relationship. Breastfeeding requires an *additional* 600 calories per day. If you severely cut down on...
- Hi EB- I would contact your local La Leche League leader, who likely may have dealt with this. I would not recommend doing this while your baby is still nursing. Ca...
Low Milk Supply
Asked by N.K. from Dallas
on March 23, 2008
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Hi...I just had a beautiful baby boy March 11th. He had TTN(wet lungs- respiratory distress) when born and has been in the NICU for almost two weeks. He's drinking f...
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- I have found that I really have to relax when I pump. If I am stressing out I never get much. I have to get comfortable, put on the tv and vow not to watch the bottl...
- Congratulations, I hope things are going better for you now that you are home. I agree with alot of what Lisa said. You need to drink lots of water. I used the fenugre...
- You can try the homeopathic remedy Ignatia. Whole Foods, Central Market, or the Vitamin Shoppe have it in the little blue vials. Get 30c and dissolve three pellets i...
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...
Fun with Fenugreek
Asked by E.B. from Philadelphia
on November 14, 2008
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Hello Mamas,
I’ve been having a serious problem with my supply for the past 3 weeks. Nursing is fine--- he seems fat and happy after he’s had a nursing session...
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- Hello, Fenugreek works really well for some women and doesn't help much for others. For me it didn't help much, but I have friends who had to stop taking it becaus...
- Hi! And Congratulations on the little one. It is wonderful that you are pumping for him!!! My DD is 14 months now and still nursing around the clock although she doe...
- Just an idea, but maybe the problem isn't you or your supply, but your pump. I had bought a cheaper pump (evenflo- I would never recommend it!!) and I maybe pumped 1 o...
Nursing Concerns
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on February 20, 2009
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Hello, I am wondering if anyone has had thoughts that their BM supply was low? I feel like I do everything right..eat, sleep, I've take Fenugreek, etc...But for some r...
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- K., I apologize, I didn't read any of the responses, so if you heard this, sorry. I actually had the same thing happen at 11months (so close to making it 1yr. which ...
- K., I have been there. I made it through with a lot support from my lactation consultant. They are so helpful and understanding. Best of luck.
- Hi K.! I understand your concern and I hear a lot of moms who are like you and think they aren't producing enough and then end up quiting which makes me sad. It's comp...
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...
