Carriers & Slings: Medela
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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 ...
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...
Seeking Advice on How to Best Travel with a 4 Month Old.
Asked by B.B. from San Diego
on April 13, 2008
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My husband and I will be traveling with our 4 month old daughter to Hawaii next month. I need advice on what neccesities to bring for the flight as well as the hotel s...
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- Here is what I do when I travel with my kids (and yes, we travelled when my son was that young). I pack enough clothes to get through the trip. Lots of blanket...
- This is all great advice. I have traveled several times with my now 10 month old, and usually just bring a bottle brush and dish soap and use the sink. One piece of ...
- Medela makes a microwaveable sterilaztion bag. I think you can buy them at Target. You use it ten times and toss it. You add water and you bottle parts and microwave it.
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...
Breastfeeding in Public and Hands-free
Asked by T.R. from Los Angeles
on June 4, 2008
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Can anyone recommend a good sling brand for breastfeeding in public and on the go? I'm a new mom of a week old baby girl, and am feeling a bit overwhelmed about getti...
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- I used the Baby Pouch. It's like the Moby Wrap but better for me because the material is more stretchy and you can really get it snug with room to give. As for those...
- I am not sure about a sling but you should look into a hooter hider by bebe au lait. I felt the same as you, and once I got the cover breast feeding in public became ...
- Hi, T.. The best sling for breast feeding is the Baby Pouch. I found that it is stretchy enough to allow the baby to nurse while in the sling. Several of my fri...
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...
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...
Buying Breastpump - Need Help!
Asked by N.C. from Dallas
on April 20, 2009
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Mommies...
My husband and I are headed out of town in a month and are leaving our son for 4 days. I need to begin pumping in order to store/freeze bm for his stay wit...
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- I've been very happy with my Lansinoh. It is less expensive than the Medela.
- I used the Ameda Purely Yours and loved it. It's a little bit smaller than the Medela, it's fairly quiet, and you can dial both the suction and cycle instead of it bei...
- I agree that renting is a good option if you're only planning to pump for this particular reason. I rented once with my second child and the pump was awesome! With m...
