Infant: Ameda
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IT'S TWINS! ???'S!!!
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on August 10, 2011
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we have just found out that we are pregnant, I went in for an u/s so they could make sure everything is ok & we saw two heartbeats!! it's twins!!
we have 3 childre...
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- Hi there! I am only about 27 weeks pregnant with twins but have spent that whole time reading. Main advice I have read on breastfeeding twins is just to spend the firs...
- CONGRATULATIONS!!! My SIL has twins and she loved her double-snap & go stroller. If you have a decent budget, I'd go for one when they are very little, and then ...
- congratulations! i just had my twin girls 7 weeks ago. i'm currently using 2 boppies to breastfeed but finding it difficult to keep them both level and so i just ord...
If You Had to Do It All over Again, What Would You NOT Buy?
Asked by M.O. from Sacramento
on May 24, 2009
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Hi mamas!
I have two munchkins that broke the bank - I bought everything "they" said I needed and then some. With the economy the way that it is, is there anything t...
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- Best advice: Wait and see, borrow, and shop craigslist. You never know what your particular baby will take to, so if you are lucky enough to borrow from friends, you...
- I didn't read through all the responses, but for me, the biggest "must" is a really fantastic stroller. NOT one of those bulky travel systems (had a Graco travel syste...
- my daughter is 5 1/2 months and i must say that i wouldnt of made it this far without the "Gripe water" for her belly and the hylands teething tablets. I think that th...
Breast Pumps
Asked by J.D. from Oklahoma City
on July 14, 2008
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I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with the avent isis IQ duo breast pump. Everyone in my office at work has used the medela and been happy with it. T...
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- Congratulations about your upcoming bundle of joy! Everyone that I know including myself used the Medela pump in style. Don't know much about the Avent but maybe that ...
- Hi J.! I used the big old medela rental (symphony?) with my twins and now use the IQ Duo. I LOVE this pump!!! Love it. I went back to work when my baby was 3 month...
- J., I don't have experience with the Isis but I can tell you about what I used and how well it worked. I used the Ameda brand pump (I believe it's called "Purely Your...
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...
Pumping or Formula? Help!
Asked by M.C. from Miami
on October 5, 2009
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Hello Ladies,
I need some advice from some experienced moms. I am 4 months pregnant with my first child and planning on breastfeeding. After reading about different t...
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- Congrats on your pregnancy M.!!! Bravo on deciding to breast feed. That really is the only way to go. Sometimes it may become difficult but in the long run all the ...
- Pump the milk would be my choice.
- Pump! If you use formula you will decrease your milk supply. Medela makes electric pumps that are high quality. I had hand pump that worked. I think the brand or s...
Pumping Issues
Asked by K.W. from Bakersfield
on August 31, 2009
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I have a 3 month old that is exclusively breast fed. I pump only when I miss a feeding, or when he falls asleep in the middle of one in an attempt to have enough milk ...
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- Sorry to say a good pump goes a long way as does making sure you have therigt cup fit. That being said to get a good amount of milke from pumping it usually tajes an e...
- Hi K., I had the same issue with my 1st pump. I even got an infection because it wasn't emptying them enough! I was strongly urged to invest in a Medela Electric pump...
- Investing in a better pump is definitely a worthwhile investment, especially if you think you'll be pumping more in the future (e.g. to store up more milk if you're re...
Advice on Bottle Types
Asked by C.S. from Kalamazoo
on April 12, 2008
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My son is due in June and I am planning on exclusively breastfeeding him, however I do want to pump and have him take a bottle as well so I don't have to worry about w...
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- I breastfeed and supplemented with bottles both kids. With my second I was only able to breastfeed for a short time. I initially used Dr. Brown's which I liked but b...
- Sounds like you got some great advice already. We exclusively breastfed till 6 months or more and still breastfeed at 14 months. My son took his first bottle of expr...
- Hi Ruby, My name is M.. I am a mother of 3 who also strictly breastfed my children. Now that my children are older, I have gone to school and became a pediatric nurse...
Returning to Work
Asked by A.D. from Tucson
on October 27, 2006
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I will be returning to my full time job and I would like to continue to breastfeed. What amount of pumped milk is enough to keep on hand each day for my baby?
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- I pump for my daughter to have babysitting time occassionally. She was taking three ounces until about four or five months when she started eating four ounces a feedin...
- I would have about 5, 4 oz bags of frozen milk for the first day of daycare. Then bring the fresh milk you've pumped that day for the next day of daycare. I also pum...
- Anglea, The amount needed is going to change as your baby grows. To start, it will probably be enough to send 3-4 ounces to daycare for your child. And then I found...
Advise on Pumps
Asked by D.K. from Chicago
on August 4, 2008
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At my baby's first visit, her pediatrician recommended that I get a pump and start storing milk for my eventual return to work and also so my husband can help out with...
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- Medela pumps!!! They are the best & most user friendly pumps on the market. A few pieces of advice: make sure you get the right sized breast shield (it will make the e...
- The Medela pumps, hands-down, are the best pumps. I've bought the cheaper ones trying to save money and they all just flat out suck (Avent, Evenflo, etc.). Since my ...
- Hi D., I used the Medela Pump In Style. I bought it at Babies r us. I loved it, it was super quick and easy, good luck and congratulations on your little baby girl!!!
Pumping
Asked by J.G. from Columbus
on May 12, 2010
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Does anyone else have problems pumping? I've returned back to work after having my second baby, and usually have to pump at least once, possibly twice during the day ...
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- I know it's been a decade since I pumped, but I passed on my experience to a friend, whose oldest is 18 mos., and she has the same experience. The pump you use can ma...
- In addition to the other advice, also keep in mind the mental aspect of it. I was never able to pump more than 1 or 2oz at a time, until once I was away from son over...
- Pumps are just not as good as babies! Babies remove milk much better, which is why some moms don't have problems until they begin pumping. You need to make sure you ...
