Church Activities: Infant, Medela
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I'm Trying to Register for My Baby Shower and I Don't Know What I Need...
Asked by R.R. from San Francisco
on September 11, 2008
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There are so many "must-have" baby things out there that I have no idea what is really helpful vs. what is not as important. If you could respond with baby products t...
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- One thing I found invaluable was a baby carrier. I had a clingy baby who needed constant attention (still does and she is 12! :) ) and I would carrier her on my bac...
- 1) If you're going to use disposable diapers, don't get a Diaper Genie -- they require their own special bags. Get the Diaper Champ -- you can use tall kitchen garbag...
- I lived in my sling-for the baby of course. Also, a portable small bassinet with a removeable top (it snaps right on top, so I could change the baby there when she wa...
Baby Won't Take Bottle
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on October 29, 2008
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I have an 8 wk old who I have been breastfeeding exclusively. I have started pumping and am trying to get her to take a bottle as I will be returning to work. She is...
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- Both of my daughter's did the exact same thing, and I was a mess the first day back to work because of it. All I can tell you is that it took some time for them to ge...
- Hi Christina- I had the same problem until I was introduced to The first years/ Breast Flow bottles for infants. In my opinion, they are the closest replication to an ...
- If you have been breastfeeding, then there is no way she will take the bottle from YOU at first. In fact, I couldn't even be in the same room when my girls first star...
I Need to Be in Control When It Comes to My Children.
Asked by B.H. from Springfield
on January 18, 2010
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I have always been a controlling/bossy person. I just wanted to do things myself or be in charge of doing things because I felt like my way was the best way. I know th...
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- B.- Coming from someone who has self-diagnosed herself as having mild OCD (and it runs in my family), I'd say that you are Obsessive Compulsive. It may even be bad ...
- I think we all feel like this to some extent. But if your anxiety is making you miserable or driving a wedge b/t you and your husband, MIL, or friends -- it's time to ...
- Good Morning B., I am not sure this will help you in the least but Lighten up Babe.. I mean really, babies are sweet cuddly, smell wonderful and melt our hearts. Yo...
Should I Buy a Breast Pump?
Asked by E.B. from Kansas City
on March 25, 2008
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My five month old son normally breastfeeds well but lately I have been supplementing him with formula bottles when I visit my parents. I have been over there several ...
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- yes get an electric pump. manual is ok in a pinch but mostly you will just end up with a sore hand
- Yes, the electric double pumps are more effective than a hand pump, and the pumps you can rent at a hospital are even more effective than the ones you can buy. I recom...
- I would definitely quit using formula if you want to continue breastfeeding. I agree with the other respondant, go to another room to feed if you don't feel comfortabl...
How Did You Cope the First Couple Months?
Asked by K.J. from New York
on June 24, 2008
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I'm not sure I'd call what I'm feeling postpartum depression ... I think baby blues is probably more accurate. In any case, I am finding the first couple weeks of my ...
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- K., Don't take anything for granted. Talk to your doctor. He may suggest taking Lexapro to get you through the first couple of months. I've had three c-sections ...
- What you are feeling is TOTALLY NORMAL. This is new to you, you still have hormones running around, a new little person to care for, and very little "me" time. Listen...
- K.. Hi, I just want to tell you I know how you feel, what you are going through is SUPER difficult....I was there too. I felt exactly as you feel...it's OK and nor...
First Time Mom-to-be Overwhelmed with All the Products!
Asked by D.N. from Raleigh
on July 15, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I am a first time mom-to-be (14 weeks) and have been researching the many products out there for babies. I am basically seeking advice about any and all p...
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- There were lots of products years ago but nowadays it is unreal the number of products and gadgets out there. I think if you stick to the simple basics you can't go ...
- I loved the Boppy pillow. My son and I got the point that we used it for all feedings. I used Playtex dropins bottles for daycare which also fit the lansinoh storage...
- Get all your safety stuff (outlet covers, etc.) that are appropriate for your environments - yes, environments, including grandma's house, etc. Don't skimp on baby gat...
If I Knew Then, What I Know Now . . . (Parenting Pitfalls, Misteps and Pearls)
Asked by L.A. from New York
on September 15, 2010
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Dear Ladies:
First timer here, (our As Yet Unborn is due in October) and I thought to tap you all for your collective knowledge. There are things which just aren't...
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- L., Congrats! This is when life turns upside down and you may wonder what you were thinking but pretty soon you'll want to do it all over again, and maybe again and a...
- Congratulations, L.!! I'm going to mix it all up here. There are some for you, some for baby and some for dad. You will need help at first. Make sure you tell ...
- When you have a new little one, all sorts of great ideas for things that haven't been invented come to mind. When you have a good idea for something that you wish exis...
Pricing Garage Sale Items...lots of Questions!
Asked by A.B. from Fayetteville
on August 31, 2009
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I'm having a hard time pricing items to sell, I've never had a garage sale before. (I don't want to violate policy here so I'm going to be careful! I really do need he...
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- I am gonna be completely frank with you ... nobody that yard sales cares what you paid for it... bottom line is you USED IT...and it don't matter how pristen the name ...
- Girl, if you bought things new do not even bother with a yard sale. People want stuff really cheap there. For a high chair people will not pay more than $10 at the yar...
- I've never had good luck at running my own yard sales and came to the conclusion that no one ever wanted to pay what items were tagged at, so what's the point of taggi...
Breast Feeding Remorse...
Asked by L.D. from Houston
on April 20, 2008
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When my son was born, I had a hard time getting my milk to come in. Within 24 hours, he had already lost 9 ounces, so they had me supplement him with formula. Well, i...
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- L., You can tell your husband that the formula has nothing to do with it. My daughter is adopted so she was on formula from the very beginning. The only time she ever...
- I am sorry to hear, I took a lot of flak from my husband over breastfeeding although in a different way than you are (actually I took flak related to anything parentin...
- As mom that breastfed three kids for a total of nearly 6 years, and as a breastfeeding peer counselor, I say you did the best you could with what you knew. Your hubby...
