Breast Pump: Arms Reach
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Suggestions, Tips, and Info on Pumping Breastmilk
Asked by J.R. from San Francisco
on April 7, 2008
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I am wondering if anyone can give me some tips, suggestions, or info on pumping breastmilk? How llong you could keep it up for? What kind of pump did you use? How did ...
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- I used Medela advance electrical pump. Since I had to work, I stored my milk in baby bottle in the fridge so that my nanny can use it to feed my son the next day when...
- I use the Medela Pump N Style and you can usually find a great used one on Craigslist. You can freeze it for up to 6 months. I use the small plastic storage bags for b...
- I bought a used medela pump, try looking on craigs list for one. The only parts you will have to replace are the breast shield itself, the rest is just tubing. Breas...
Need Advice on Feeding Twin Newborns
Asked by B.K. from Jacksonville
on November 25, 2009
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I am a first time Mom to 13 day old identical twin girls. I am home on maternity leave but will be returning to the workforce after my leave is up. My husband was n...
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- CONGRATULATIONS! In my experience, the 1st 3 mos might be a blur, but how wonderful it is to raise twins! Best wishes to you! I found that feeding them at the sam...
- congrats on your twins!!! You have received some really good advice except for the letting your child cry it out. I'm sorry but that it's ridiculous. Your babies are...
- HI there! congratulations!! I would join here http://www.windsorpeak.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=353 & post this very question; this is the Multiple Forum a...
What's Your Number One, Must-have Product?
Asked by S.M. from New York
on April 30, 2008
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Our baby is due the end of July. We live in just under 500sq ft, a normal one bedroom in Manhattan. The only thing we have in the apartment for the baby is the crib, a...
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- Just had to add this, my baby hated the swing. She cried whenever I put her in it. She didn't start liking it until she was about 6 months. Sad. The book, Happiest Ba...
- We received a bouncer at the baby shower for our son, and I can't tell you how many crying fits the vibrating feature soothed. He loved the rocking motion, also. The o...
- Baby Papasan Chair by Fisher Price. It is inexpensive, folds flat, vibrates to soothe an infant, and cradles them so that they feel secure. My son used it all the ti...
BF Is Turning Out to Be a Complete Failure! Sad, Need Advise and Help
Asked by C.H. from Visalia
on March 21, 2009
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My daughter is 10 days old and I have been wanting to bf soo bad. (I tried with my son 5 years ago and I was never able to provide enough milk) I had a c/s and it too...
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- I haven't read the other responses, but my words of advice are this: Don't assume that you are ONLY making the amount of milk that you can pump out. No pump is as ef...
- C., I agree with the woman that said do both you and your baby a favor, buy a bottle, formula and don't worry. Sometimes you can do everything correctly and it just i...
- Take a deep breath, calm down. You need to be relaaaaaaxed for breast milk to come. Are you eating enough? It takes 500 calories to make a days worth of breast milk, i...
Bottle Refusal
Asked by K.J. from Los Angeles
on July 25, 2008
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I breastfeed my beautiful 3 1/2 month old daughter exclusively, however for the past couple of months she has refused a bottle - not of formula but of breast milk. Th...
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- Hi K., I also had the same problem & never actually got my daughter to take a bottle. It was a great stress on me, until I finally weened her (around 13 months). So...
- Oh, I so feel your pain. It's what happened to us with DS1. He REFUSED to take a bottle, but I had to go back to work. Thankfully spouse and I were splitting our sc...
- What worked for us (after trying MULTIPLE bottles, nipples, etc) was a latex nipple- I think it must be softer and more like the real deal. Anyway, of course daddy fe...
What Do You Really Need for an Infant?
Asked by L.L. from Hartford
on January 9, 2011
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So it's been 8 years since I last had a baby to care for. I am expecting again and am at a loss for what I really need and trying to prioritize. I have looked at many ...
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- I don't know if this is very commonly known. It's been a long time since my babies were little. However, one thing I absolutely adored were diaper liners. I used cl...
- Best stuff: miracle blanket for swaddling, sleepsacks (depending on the season), we LOVED the bouncy seat (got me my showers) and the swing was very useful. Baby bjorn...
- I loved using the book Baby Bargains as a resource when I have my 1st child. It's a sort of consumer reports for baby items... but also tells you stuff that you need, ...
6 Month Old Wakes up 2Xs/night to Eat
Asked by S.S. from Philadelphia
on December 14, 2007
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My 6.5 month old daughter still wakes up about 2x's/night to eat. The pediatrician said that if I can take it, I should continue to get up to feed her. I am a full t...
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- At that age, they should NOT be sleeping through the night, if they are, your very lucky :] My 18 month old JUST started to sleep through the night {That's a little...
- Sounds like your daughter is "reverse cycling," and this is normal for babies when moms work outside of the home. I would encourage you to bring your baby to bed with...
- My son did not sleep through the night at this point. I could be wrong but maybe breastfed babies take longer to sleep through the night. My son drove me crazy. Jus...
Pack N Play or Co-sleeping
Asked by L.S. from New York
on December 6, 2009
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Hi All Mommies,
My brain is on overload right now with all the products out there for babies. This is my first baby, and with so much info..........HELP Please. My ba...
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- hi L. pack n plays are great if you have a 2 story house and want a place for the baby on both levels or you will be traveling overnight often. Otherwise if you are ...
- My son slept in his crib from day one. We have a door separating our bedrooms which we kept open so he was actually very close to my bed and getting up to breast feed...
- You're going to get tons of advice on this one, and ultimately will do what works best for your family once the baby arrives. Get ready now-- even the best plans can e...
3 Month Old Waking Every 2 Hours Screaming
Asked by S.P. from Los Angeles
on July 31, 2011
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Hi. My son is 3 months Old and is exclusively breast fed. He was doing well, sleeping from about 11 to 2 and then 2 to 6 each night. Two weeks ago we went through his ...
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- My experience is that something like this is usually gas. Try Colic Calm--it's a FDA approved, homeopathic solution for gas, colic, reflux and teething--so if your son...
- BioGaia probiotic drops. You can get them at the Pump Station or at CVS pharmacies (the pharmacist may have to order it over night). They must be stored in the refr...
- The way he is curling his legs up and SCREAMING, is classic gas symptoms. Or, he is sick. Bicycle his legs. Lightly massage his belly in circular movements Watch...
To Share a Bed, or Not
Asked by H.S. from San Diego
on December 27, 2008
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I have a lot of concerns about the sleeping situation when our baby is born in March. I needs some advice from experienced moms. I would love to have my baby sleep wit...
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- H., Congrats on your impending bundle of love. My son and I have co-slept since he came home from the NICU at 2 months old. That was NOT the plan. I had gotten o...
- I think the factors you just listed would lead me to say no. Memory foam, blankets, cats, sound sleeper don't sound good. Consider the co-sleeper. They can stay in it...
- Hi- Between the cats, your husband and the blankets it might not be the best idea to have your little one share the bed BUT...check out babyhammock.com. I purchased o...
