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Baby Monitor and Diaper Disposal?
Asked by L.H. from Dallas
on November 3, 2009
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Any of you moms out there real happy with your baby monitor? We have one that has a sensor pad you put under the mattress, although we've just used the audio on it. It...
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- We have the Summer handheld video monitor and I LOVE it. Not much static - and it's great to be able to push a button and see what our little guy is doing - I highly ...
- L. ... Can't say much about the baby monitor, but I do own a diaper service, which can help with your disposable system problem. Basically, our diaper service deliver...
- CONGRATS on baby #2's (near) arrival! How exciting!! I LOVE the Diaper Champ. It uses regular plastic bags (life the ones you get from a Supermarket when you chec...
Breast Pads
Asked by M.F. from Dallas
on April 29, 2009
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Has anyone used the non disposalable breast pads? I have always used the disposable, but and getting really sick of them the second time around. Seen lots of the bre...
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- I used the non-disposable ones, but mostly around the house. They were easy to clean, but the dispoable ones were easier for being out, b/c you could just toss them o...
- I leak a lot too, even six months in to breastfeeding :), especially at night. Like another poster, I use the cloth ones around the house. I just change them periodi...
- I used the non-disposable ones when my son was nursing 7 years ago. Can't remember the brand, but I want to say Medela. They looked a whole lot better with your shir...
Favorite Nursing Pads?
Asked by S.M. from Columbus
on February 7, 2011
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I just wondered if you have/had a favorite brand of nursing pads? It hasn't been that long since I weaned my first baby, but I cannot remember what brand I finally se...
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- My favorite was Lanisoh. They have adhesive, but I never used it because my boob would never go back in the same spot of my bra when I would undo it to feed the baby....
- I used Lansinoh disposable in the first months and then invested in some Lily Padz.
- I really love Bamboobies. They are super soft and washable and made from natural fibers. Give them a try when you level out, maybe?
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...
"Green" Question
Asked by C.S. from Columbia
on August 16, 2008
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Does anyone know (preferably with research to back it up) which is "better" for the enviornment-- using Playtex bottles with plastic drop-ins or inserts OR using the w...
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- I agree with the idea of buying more bottles and waiting to put them in the dishwasher. Also, if money is less of a concern than being "green," you can try gdiapers. ...
- The liners are recyclable, so that's a definite plus. Also, I use the Playtex drop-ins because they are one of the few bottle feeding options without BPA. (Almost all ...
- Well I don't have facts to back it up, but I'm sure this is a debatable question. I use cloth diapers and am asked all the time if I think it's pointless because of th...
The Great Debate - Bottle or Breast?
Asked by V.H. from Philadelphia
on September 15, 2010
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So the great debate is continuing - breast or bottle? I'm almost 34 weeks and I still can't decide. I'm thinking of supplementing, but it can be tricky. On one hand, s...
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- I have to agree you are worrying about things that will probably never happen. I breastfed both my kids 16 and 20 months respectively. Here's my 2 cents: -I never...
- I didn't have a chance to read all the 75+ responses, so I apologize if this is redundant. First, I want to say that you need to do what you're comfortable with regar...
- Regarding the "Negatives of breast feeding" I don't think I experienced any of them. I breastfed both of my daughters' up to age 2 and it is something I will remembe...
Help! I Am Latex Allergic and Will Be Having a Baby in June.
Asked by J.D. from Dallas
on February 25, 2007
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I need to find out what baby nipples and diapers are latex-free. I keep looking so that I can register for them. I have no idea if my baby will be latex sensitive, but...
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- Cloth diapers are super easy these days. I recommend checking out sites like this one http://www.clothdiaperme.com/registry.php?show=register that offers a registry, h...
- Go to the website www.sbaa.org and follow the link for the 2006 latex list. It is a fairly comprehensive list of common products that contain latex. It may help you wi...
- Both Gerber and Soothie brand bottles offer silicone nipples instead of latex, I'm sure there are more out there. Look at walmart..they should have plenty of silicone ...
Bra Pads
Asked by D.C. from Philadelphia
on May 30, 2009
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Mothers, can any of you recommend the best bra pads to use??? My girlfriend is due any day and she is hoping she will be successful at nursing this go around. She le...
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- Hands down, Lansinoh. I'm a leaker and wouldn't switch to any other brand!
- I tried lily pads and they did not work for me, as I was a heavy leaker. When I nursed on one side, the other side would leak buckets, every single time for the entir...
- Hi, D., Tell her to look into Lilypadz...www.lilypadz.com. I never used them for nursing, I just use them when I'm wearing a shirt that I can't wear a bra with and I...
Best Breat Pumps and Breast Pads
Asked by B.H. from Panama City
on September 3, 2009
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Good morning, Ladies!
I am trying to do research on the best best pumps, both manual and electric. I've heard good reviews about the manual Lansolil but most revie...
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- I can't tell you anything about pumps, but I wasn't too impressed with the reusable nursing pads. They would work well nearer to the end of the nursing period for me,...
- I rented a breastpump from the hospital at first to get my supply to come in well. Then I bought a Medela pump in style. I LOVE that pump. Double, electric with the...
- Yes, the Medela is expensive, but it works well. I'm not sure about buying a used pump. I know milk did back up into my tubing and the motor a few times. So if you ...
Help with Leaking Breasts at Night
Asked by L.W. from San Francisco
on September 15, 2008
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I have a 5 month old whom I breast feed exclusively. I am having problems however not leaking during the night. He wakes to nurse some at night but I am finding my ...
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- When I was breastfeeding, I got a nursing sleep bra (from motherwear.com). It was very comfy for sleeping and gave me a place to tuck nursing pads into overnight.
- I had problems leaking at night with both my kids. With my son I wore one of the tank top things with a built in shelf bra, and put pads in it. That worked OK, but s...
- Hi L., I didn't have oversupply of milk when I was still breastfeeding (in fact it was on the low side), but I was still leaking like crazy. Like another mom who re...
