Infant Travel Advice: Medela
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Nursing Mom Looking for Advice on Pumping with a Usl Medela Pump in the UK
Asked by J.W. from Indianapolis
on December 30, 2009
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I will be traveling to the UK in a few weeks - and need to continue pumping. I have a 2007 Pump In Style from Medela. I'm looking for advice from people who have suc...
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- Do not just look for an outlet attachment but look for an actual transformer, which allows the US products to work better in Europe. The outlet attachments do not gen...
- You should be able to buy a converter you plug into the wall and then plug your pump into.
- Hi J., I haven't used a pump anywhere but here, but you do need the converter if you want to plug it in, otherwise the battery pack is a good suggestion. AAA sto...
Medela Pump in Style Doesn't Seem to Work! HELP, Losing My Milk Supply!
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on November 30, 2006
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When I first started pumping, I used a hospital grade pump that I rented from a place near Prentice. Then I went on a trip to visit family and asked them to pick me up...
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- Hi M.! You ahve gotten some great advice. I used my PIS for 14 months -my son was a preemie and never latched on. What I DID find was that the car adapter for the m...
- I currently pump at work, and nurse at home. This is my second child that I pump with. The first child I mixed formula with the milk, and I lost my milk supply. Thi...
- You might want to look into buying larger shields. I was exclusively pumping for the first 2 months as my son was having difficulty latching. I was getting extremely...
Medela Manual Breast Pump
Asked by C.J. from McAllen
on February 27, 2009
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Hi, we were going to buy an electric, but spent too much on the baby clothes and decor. So now I have this manual one. The baby isn't born yet, but I heard you could "...
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- For me, the manual breast pump was very frustrating and discouraging (it was not the medela). I used a manual breast pump with my first child and gave up on the whole...
- Request a lactation consultant and an electric pump at the hospital. ASAP. Get an electric pump. Rent it (Woman's Work in Houston rents them) or buy an Ameda pump....
- Hi, Just do not give up, get lots of help, cry if it hurts because it will. Don't let non-breastfeeders discourage you. Get in touch with LeLEche they will come t...
Seeking Advice---how to Travel with 11 Week Old
Asked by L.R. from Dallas
on July 23, 2008
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We are traveling to the San Francisco/Sonoma area in 2 weeks and I searching for advice on how to travel efficiently. My dtr will be 11 weeks old and I will still be...
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- We just traveled to California with my 7 and 4 year old boys, ok yes very different than an 11 week old, however, my husband is Platnium status ( he is always gone) an...
- ask your pediatrician, but at this age I don't believe it is necessary to sterilize bottles (if you can wash well)Attach carseat base to carseat (but label both with a...
- I would recommend that you ask your friends if they can borrow anything that you need (pack and play/crib, stroller, car seat) and I would buy as much as possible when...
First Business Trip Since Having Baby
Asked by N.C. from Washington DC
on August 13, 2008
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My work has asked me to go on a business trip to Orlando for three days in October. I am still nursing my son and will hopefully still be doing so in October. My son...
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- Pump it and freeze it, or don't freeze it if you don't want to. TSA's rules are below link to the site: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/children/formula.sht...
- I went out of town when my son was a year old, with plenty breast milk in the freezer for him. I was gone for a week and pumped to keep my supply up and when I got ba...
- I've left several nursing babies for 2 to 7 days and had them resume nursing when I returned. Be intent on spending a few days nursing quite a bit when you return to ...
Breastfeeding Mom Going on 4 Day Business Trip
Asked by J.F. from Chicago
on December 11, 2006
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I am a mom of a 4 months old baby daughter. Next month I have a 4 day business trip and am nervous about leaving my baby. I have been breastfeeding, but she will als...
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- I agree with the advice here, but also, it is o.k. to "pump and dump" if it is not convenient to store the milk from each pumping or at all; as it may be stressful dep...
- I did this when my son was 3 months. Here's how I did it: 1. ask your hotel for a room with a fridge. Most will give you one for free upon request, though some ma...
- I, unfortunately, have done this several times. The first time I had to go away, I ended up leaving early because I missed my then 4 mo old so much. It is hard, but ...
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.
Need Advice About Breast Pumps
Asked by E.K. from Tampa
on August 19, 2009
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Hi. This is my first pregnancy and I am looking for some advice about breast pumps. I am already at home, and will remain at home once I have our son. I plan to bre...
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- I had the same use/need requirements that you have with my first son (he is now 2). I used the Avent manual hand pump. I found it very easy to use and could get milk...
- It''s been a while; but once your milk comes in, and you must drink plenty of water to keep the supply, you won't need a pump...you'll express right into an empty bott...
- After being a SAHM to three and breast feeding I would say I love the Medela. This company makes really nice pumps. I worked in Postpartum for a few years in between...
Advice of Buying a Breast Pump
Asked by A.K. from Tampa
on September 28, 2009
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Where can I get a good breast pump without paying an arm and a leg. I like the Ameda and Medela but both of very expensive. In the long run it will be cheaper to buy...
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- hi A. my advice is to purchase used. all pumps nowadays are made to where cross contamination is near impossible to take place. As i have mentioned to others on thi...
- A., the milk does NOT go through the machine. the only parts that touch you or your milk are the breast shield, the membrane, and the bottle. these can all be steri...
- Check out craigslist.com or ebay. I was able to get a Medela Pump in style for $99. I used the tubing and pumps that the hospital provided (for free!) and sterilized...
Road Trip with a 2 Month Old??
Asked by J.R. from Chicago
on July 14, 2008
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Does anyone have experience driving long distances with a 2 month old? Before my maternity leave is over, we were thinking about visiting my parents in Atlanta. Sinc...
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- When my son was about 10 weeks old, we took a long trip around the holidays to see family. If you are breastfeeding, what I would recommend (to avoid lengthy stops fo...
- He'll probably sleep most of the way. Be prepared to stop often and make it a 16 hour drive not an 11 hour drive. Be patient when he cries. Good Luck.
- Hi J., When my first was 2 months, my husband and I went on an almost 4-week road trip with our son and it was GREAT!!! For us, it was a tour to show off our littl...
