Carriers & Slings: Avent
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Recommend Pump for Travelling
Asked by G.S. from Chicago
on February 22, 2008
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Yes moms, it's my second request today, but wanted some referrals. I will be travelling overnights for work soon and wanted a recommendation on a lightweight good pump...
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- The last time I flew, I took my pump in style motor out of the back pack and packed in in my suitcase in between my clothes. It's held inside the back pack by velcro a...
- I've seen this mentioned below, but here's my 2 cents - the Avent Isis manual is wonderful! I used it on my first trip away from my guy (long weekend) and had no prob...
- Hi, The pump that I used all of the time was the Avent Isis(manual pump). That was 3 years ago, but I am sure Avent still has pumps out there. Hope this helps. A...
Recommendations About Various Baby Gear Products
Asked by C.T. from Dallas
on March 20, 2008
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I'm looking for opinions about best strollers, carriers, car seats. I am pretty much clueless. Light weight seems good to me, but I don't even know if that's an issu...
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- Ok I JUST went through this! I used the Graco car seat and stroller. I also got a "snap and go" a frame stroller that the carrier snaps into, VERY lightweight. That...
- Hi! Congratulations! The only thing that I would add is to advise you to check consumerreports.org for all kinds of great information. I used Graco and then Britax ...
- Hi C., Congratulations! Yeah for mommies over 40! :) I would suggest that you do some looking on the web and find some things that you like. When you do, then check ...
Best Bottles
Asked by R.B. from Raleigh
on April 24, 2010
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Dear All,
I am pregnant with my 3rd & there are so many more options on the market. I used Avent bottles last round but hear that the Dr. Brown's and the Tommy T...
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- The new Avent bottles (they started making them in 2008 I believe) are BPA-Free and while that's a good thing, they actually leak. Badly. You can open the top up and...
- Well, it's been years for me and I used the Avent to and LOVED them. But all of my friends swear by Dr. Brown's.
- I was a breast feeding Mom as well, but when I needed bottles I used the Playtex drop ins. Less cleaning and less work. I know when you're nesting you start worry...
Breastpump Recommendations
Asked by F.C. from Los Angeles
on January 31, 2009
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I was wondering what breastpumps people liked and didn't like and good sources to buy them.
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- Great question, F.! As a lactation specialist, I'd like to recommend that you get an "electric" breast pump, for starters. The manual pumps and battery operated on...
- In the first 2 months I got alot of use of the Medela double breast pump(electric), but after that, a single hand pump has been all I have used. The Medela or Harmony...
- I used the medela pump in style for about 10 months and it did the job very well, but I wish I had the advanced, because the carrier was a bit bulky! Some of my colle...
Opinions Needed. What Type of Baby Products Are Best?
Asked by R.S. from Columbus
on December 10, 2006
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I'm now 8 1/2 months pregnant and I have quite a bit of shopping to do. Was looking for opinions on bottles, breast pumps, strollers, and anything else that I may need...
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- Hi R., Congrats! I have worked (and still do) as a nanny for the past 6 years and I have my own daughter who is now 22 months... I have worked with just about everyth...
- I found the book "Baby Bargains" to be very helpful. It's kind of like Consumer Reports, but it's only for baby products. The rate every big item on the market, so y...
- Definetly buy a car seat that goes from 5-80 pounds (or as high as you can find one) sinc ethey now reccomned children in a booster until 4'8". I have 4 Alpha-Omega C...
Baby Gear Advice
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on January 3, 2009
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Hi!
I was wondering if you could give me advice on the newest baby gear. I gave most of my baby gear away 6 months ago(after my 4th child). Now surprise...I am ex...
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- hi and congrats! my favorite baby gear item was the kangaroo korner fleese pocket sling. easy for mom and dad to use. baby easy in and out, in all different carrier...
- Congrats!! I hope this helps. I LOVE to purchase strollers. I think its my addiction.LOL. Saying that I do not not like the Bugaboo or the Silver Cross. They take...
- I second Judith on the Ergo! Worth the money, and maybe you could find one slightly loved online...we even got it at Be By Baby--they have a sling class that is $15 an...
2 Questions - Fussiness During/after Nursing & Best Pacifier for Breastfed Baby
Asked by C.K. from Chicago
on November 5, 2006
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Hope it's ok that I have two questions together, but they are related. In the last few days, my four-week-old has started to get fussy during and/or after nursing ses...
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- Hi C., Well I'm not a nurse, but am a mother of two breast fed babies and I'll just tell you about my experiences with them. My daughter was fussy at the breast at l...
- For the first question, I would consider whether your son has reflux--that is what I was advised when my daughter did something similar. My pediatrician told me to ho...
- Do you have very active letdown? That is when your baby pulls off, is your milk squirting everywhere very forcefully? It is quite common in early nursing because you...
Manual Breat Pump
Asked by R.O. from Chicago
on August 22, 2008
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Hi Moms, I am currently nursing my 3 month old son and pump only occasionally using Medela pump in style (my breasts are not too responsive to a pump). I am traveling...
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- I had great success with the Avent pump with my daughters. I would definitely recommend it. I agree about the insert part and it being more of a hassle. I took it o...
- Check to see if you can get a battery pack for your Medela PIS. I had one and it worked just as well on the battery pack as AC power. I don't know much about manual...
- I own and use the Medela Harmony and have brought it with me on vacation all summer. I love it. It has a stimulation phase and an expression phase, is small and very...
2 Mon Old Won't Take a Bottle
Asked by T.D. from Chicago
on September 4, 2008
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My almost 3 month old daughter will not take a bottle. She is breastfed and no one, including my husband, mother-in-law, father-in-law, and daycare provider can get h...
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- When I went back full-time to work my daughter wouldn't take the bottle either. I tried lots of bottles and the one that worked for her was the Playtex bottle for brea...
- All I can say is you aren't alone. My now 7 month old began refusing the bottle at 3 months. We tried everything and no success. I have given up at this point and s...
- I have a day care home and once cared for a little infant girl who would not take the bottle. It lasted for two full days as I remember and on the third day she final...
Breast Pumps & Other 'Must Have' Baby Gift Registry Items
Asked by J.J. from San Francisco
on February 27, 2008
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I am 5 1/2 months pregnant & beginning my baby registry.
I have 2 questions:
What breast pump would you recommend for a planning on breast feeding mother?
What ...
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- At home I use a Medela pump in style at work I use an Ameda hospital pump (a major advantage of working at a hospital.) For me the Ameda is more comfortable. They're...
- First of all congratulations!! Girls are SO fun!!! I have answered this question so many times for friends that I have a spreadsheet. The short list though... Ma...
- Congrats on the Baby Girl on the way...I prefer the elctric pump over a manual; but you might want to think about this if you are going back to work and still plan on ...
