Breast Pump: Preschooler
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Breast Pumping
Asked by J.H. from Sacramento
on July 10, 2008
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Hi everyone! I have a 14 week old son and about 10 days ago I started pumping breast milk so my husband etc. could feed our son. I had offered to start much earlier ...
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- PLEASE DO NOT BUY A USED BREASST PUMP ON CRAIG'S LIST - IT IS UNSANITARY BECAUSE THEY CANNOT BE STERILIZED INSIDE THE MOTOR!!!!!!!!!!!RENT A HOSPITAL GRADE PUMP THAT I...
- I would be consistent with the time you pump every day...like an hour or two after you put him to bed at night. I think it's the consistency more than the frequency e...
- Hi J., I would suggest you see someone at Sequoia Health and Wellness (Lactation Dept). Forget the hand held, that is good for emergencies, what you need is a doubl...
Pumping
Asked by N.M. from Omaha
on August 27, 2009
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I have a 3 month old daughter. I just started back to work. I am a preschool teacher and was wondering during the day how often do I need to pump to keep my milk sup...
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- Hi N., I pumped once a day at noon and that seemed to work out ok. Congrats on nursing. S. mamasource business owner
- Congrats on your new baby. When I returned to work, I had to pump twice a day (the whole year) otherwise I'd get engorged. My only concern about doing it just once ...
- how often is she BF? I work as a nurse so it was realllly hard to just get up to pump while I was busy. It worked well for me to pump once before bed, once before work...
A Good Breast Pump ?
Asked by J.L. from San Diego
on February 25, 2008
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I am looking for a good affordable dual breast pump. I am currently 7 months preggo and plan on breastfeeding along with pumping and bottle feeding. I really want the ...
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- I rented a breast pump from the hospital for the first few weeks until I knew I was going to be breastfeeding for a long time and needed to buy my own pump. It wasn't...
- The Medela is the best portable dual pump I know of. Try checking at children's resale shops or Craigs list, E-bay, friends, etc. Don't be freaked if it's second han...
- Did you know you can rent breast pumps from medical supply stores? I rented a hospital grade pump when our son was born and it worked great.
What Breast Pump Is the Best?
Asked by J.B. from Las Vegas
on September 27, 2006
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Hi! I am looking for advice on what breast pump works the best. I am pregnant with my 2nd child and want a good quality pump. I had the manual Advent Isis hand pump an...
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- Ok, you got a lot of responses and I just don't have time to look through to see if anyone said this yet, but you may want to (hope it's not too late) check with your...
- I too hated the isis pump. This time I got the medela single battery/electric pump, it was only $65 compared to the double pumps and works great! I exclusively breastf...
- J.- I have and still am, using the Ameda manual pump. When I was pumping with my first son, I had no clue about pumps and just went and picked one out. I was fortunat...
Good Breast Pump
Asked by T.T. from Peoria
on October 1, 2008
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I am due to have my second child in early November and am looking for an afordable breast pump. I have looked into alot of the name brands but alot of them do not hav...
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- I purchased a Medela Pump in Style from Memorial Hospital's medical supply store. It's a great pump and it works just like the industrial strength ones used in the hos...
- I breast feed all three of mine and pumped while at work. The only pump that I found that would keep up was the Medela brand. If you have a hard time with your milk ...
- I rented a pump from the hospital contact when my first were born. This time around, i bought a Lansinoh pump from Target.com The reviews mostly said that the dials ...
Breast Pump Recommendation
Asked by N.K. from Nashville
on February 23, 2009
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Any recommendations for breast pump brands or styles? I am expecting my second in June and will be going back to work after six weeks. I need a breast pump I can use a...
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- I recommend the Medela Pump in Style Advanced. I have the backpack style which I love because it's easier to carry and it has a cooler bag in it for the pumped milk. ...
- I have two children and I have breastfed both. I used the Ameda Purely Yours breast pump and loved it. It is a little pricey but is great if you are working. It has...
- The ones you rent from the hospital are so much better now. I just returned mine recently. My new little one is 6 months old and my milk just gave out. The one I re...
Seeking Breast Pump Recommendations
Asked by L.J. from Atlanta
on March 7, 2007
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My baby is 3 weeks old and I have been using a hospital rented Medela Symphony electric double breast pump. I will on the market to buy my own electric pump within the...
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- The owner of our company bought me a very expensive one for my baby shower and I didn't like it too well. A friend told me she had bought a $20 double pump from Walmar...
- Hi L., I have a 3 year old and a 15 month old. I used the Ameda Purely Yours recommended to me by a friend with children the same ages. She used hers for 18 months ...
- Congratulations on your new baby! Having a baby and being a new mom has been pure bliss for me and I hope you experience the same thing! When my baby was born six ...
When Does It Get Easier? 6 Week Old Baby and 4 Year Old and Little to No Sleep
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on March 25, 2011
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I have a 6 week old baby and a 4 year old. The baby hasn't ever slept for more than a 3 hour stretch at a time (I breastfeed), and the last few nights has been sleepin...
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- Yes. It gets easier. I am a full time working mom to a 6 mo old and a 4 1/2 year old. My advice? If you had a daycare provider before the baby was born, then send your...
- It does get easier. 1) Talk to the pediatrician and find out how you can get the baby to sleep longer. Big help. 2) Take your mom up on all help! Don't ...
- It gets easier as the baby is able to do more for herself and the 4 yr old is able to help. As babies can feed, dress, bathe themselves, no more diapers and no more b...
Looking for Information About Breast Pumps!
Asked by D.M. from Pittsburgh
on October 30, 2006
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I have awhile to go with my pregnancy, but I thought that I would start researching my options regarding breastfeeding now. I have a 3 year old whom I didn't breastfee...
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- I have 2 kids, both of whom I breastfeed. I did pump to go out with my spouse and have free time away from the baby however, I think you should try feeding from the b...
- Check with your doctor about breastfeeding groups at your local hospital. There will be nurses who can give you all kinds of information that will be very helpful. I p...
- Just wanted to add a tidbit that a breast pump is WAY more uncomfortable than a well latched baby. The hurting part of nursing is only in the very beginning but it is...
Breast Feeding & Pumping
Asked by M.H. from Tampa
on September 22, 2007
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Currently I am bf'ing my 2 mth old son. Unfortnately, I will b returning to work Oct 1st. I breast fed w/my oldest, but my newborn seems a lot harder to keep up with. ...
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- Hello M., Congratulations!!! It's amazing how our bodies work, your body will only produce as much milk as your son needs (exclusive breastfeeding). More nursing more ...
- I haven't pumped in over two years, but I highly recommend you check out the message boards at breastfeeding.com. The women on the General Support board are extremely...
- I never used any herbs, but I as a RN that is lactation certified I will tell you to check with your pedi before you start any new herbal meds! Along with pumping you...
