Infant Travel Advice: Playtex
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10 Day Work Trip - How to Manage Breastfeeding???
Asked by K.K. from Los Angeles
on January 23, 2008
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SOS!! I am expected to attend a 10 day trip in Asia for my work in the third week of March. My little girl will be 9 and a half months by then...but I am feeling so ...
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- Bring the baby with you to Asia and find a sitter there. Ask your company's Asian contact to set it up. Either that or find a wet nurse, or give him forumla or goats m...
- Are you still feeding her in the middle of the night? If not, that might be an opportune time pump and get some extra milk. I find that I get the most milk from pump...
- K., I just traveled and ended up with mastitis, so I highly recommend you rest and relax as much as you possibly can! YOU CAN DO THIS!!! If you start pumping some e...
Keeping up Milk Supply After 5 Day Trip Away from Baby
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on October 27, 2006
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Hi, I'm going on a business trip to Cyprus for 5 days next week, and I'm still on the final throes of breastfeeding, but don't want to give up just because of this tri...
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- I went to Italy in Feb. for the Winter Olympics. My husband and I planned the trip before we knew I was pregnant. My daughter was 5 months old when it was time to go...
- M.: many years ago a mother in my practice went to Egypt.. She used the Avent ISIS very sucessfully to maintain her supply. Though hand pumping is more work she ...
- M., I HIGHLY suggest you post this question to the yahoo group "pumpmoms". Lots of ladies there should be able to give you some great advice - a lot of them actual...
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...
4 Mo. Old on a 12 Hour Plane Trip
Asked by C.D. from Anchorage
on May 3, 2008
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Hello:) I will be going to visit my family soon and I am VERY stressed out about the long plane ride(6 hour flight, 45 minute lay over and another 6 hour flight). I ha...
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- Hi C. ~ First off let me say I hope your traveling goes well! You are a brave Mommy! I'm getting ready to do a 7 hour car ride w/ my two kids & I'm hoping that will...
- The TSA liquid limitations do not apply for infant formula. You may want to carry them in unopened original cans to get through security but you will be allowed to bri...
- C., If U are worried about what you can bring on the airplane lookup TSA.com or the airport you are traveling out of on line. They will have all the restrictions list...
Advice on Weaning at 6 Months
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on November 18, 2008
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Hi mommies. I am currently nursing my third and final child. She is now almost 11 weeks and growing and eating like a champ. While I was pregnant with her, my husba...
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- There is another option. I went on a trip to France when I had an 10 month old and was able to return and breastfeed her. I did not pump 6-7 times a day in France. ...
- 1st thing is pump now so you can mix breast milk & formula at the beginning so there are no poop or digestive problems. Start 2 months before!!! Every week to 10 d...
- I say how awesaome to get a fre trip trip to Italy!! Don't feel guilty. You, & your husband deserve this trip!! you could bring the baby with. other then that. J...
Advice for Soon to Be Twin Mom
Asked by N.B. from Dallas
on May 17, 2008
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I have a 5, 3 and soon to be twin girls (July 08). My 5 & 3 year old are easy. Managing the twins is my concern. Anyone have advice for me?
Thanks!!!!
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- I have to second Kari R. I am also a twin (identical) and it was not just my mom but pretty much everyone that treated us identically. (And Kari, how funny, my mom h...
- My girls are 2 and honestly, I don't remember much about the first 3 or 4 months. I was exhausted. Sleep when you can. If someone offers to help, take it! Have the...
- The best thing to do would be to join a "Mothers of Multiples" support group in the metroplex. I am sure that your time is limited, but joining one will help you to b...
Seeking Advice on Breast Pumps
Asked by M.H. from Honolulu
on October 12, 2008
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Hello moms,
I'm writing to request your advice on breast pumps. My first baby is due New Year's Day and my plan is to breastfeed, pumping perhaps 1x/day so that da...
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- I used the madela pump. I would buy your own if you can. At one point I had it compleatly dismantled and as small as possible on my dressing table in a little basket...
- the Medela Hospital Grade Classic pump is the best pump ..i rented one for a month then decided to go on Ebay and buy one..wound up buying 2..and then sold them when i...
- I rented a hospital grade Medela with my first child, which worked great, but with my second, I bought a Medela double breast pump. The cost savings was significant, ...
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...
Need Baby Registry Advice
Asked by B.D. from Kansas City
on December 26, 2008
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I'm expecting a baby girl in February, and we just brought home our new 10 and 5 year-old sons from Russia. Life is a little hectic right now, and most of my time is ...
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- wow, triple congrats! i just bet your life is crazy right now! and sounds like it'll stay that way for awhile, too! lol. first off i will say that the most wonderful g...
- I have a medela pump in style. The Dr Brown bottles fit on it. I rarely sterilized bottles... but I did boil paci's & would use sterilizing bags by medela for bottl...
- I would have to say renting a breastpump may be better than buying, as you may find that one doesn't work for you. And, manual pumping is free. I would guess some may ...
Help! New Mom to Be Looking for Advice.
Asked by M.B. from Toledo
on July 31, 2006
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I'm looking for any advice and recommendations from all of you moms out there. This is our first child and I'm not sure which items I should buy or avoid. I'd particul...
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- Hello M.! Last year we too welcomed our first and I was exactly in your shoes! We didn't know where to begin! I relied on advice from everyone. We spent so much ...
- A book that really helped me alot was 'What to Expect When You're expecting'
- Hi Mindi - I can't give you anything definite about stuff, but some generalities. I've seen bottles out there that are advertised specifically for babies that sw...
