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What Do You Think About Negative Press over Plastic Baby Bottles and Sippy Cups?
Asked by L.W. from Goldsboro
on April 7, 2008
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I just wanted to get some other moms opinions on the articles I have read about plastic bottles and sippys. Studies have shown that bottles and sippys made out of pol...
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- There are 2 Nuby's that are BPA free... http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2008/01/21/bpa-free-sippy-cups-part-two/
- I would not use the plastic either. I work at Twig in Chapel Hill we sell Green 2 Grow bottles (bisphenol-a free) as well as stainless sippys for the older ones. If yo...
- I switched all my bottles when my son was about 3 months old. Gerber makes some polypropylene bottles, you can buy them at Target for about $1/bottle. I also will on...
BPA In Baby Bottles
Asked by A.M. from Spartanburg
on February 13, 2008
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I have been reading a lot lately about BPA in baby bottles. I am starting to get concerned that the bottles I have been giving my daughter for the past 8 months may b...
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- Hi A., You've gotten a lot of good advice so I won't repeat what was said but I want to make two points. First, nipples on bottles may have BPA also. If you can'...
- Hi A., I went through the same stage (researching BPA) and ended up only using Nuby brand (no BPA) and not feeding Grace anything out of plastic (we only use glass...
- sorry to those who say you are putting too much into it, but, I would guess they are probably not the researchers who have discovered the link between many plastics an...
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...
Is There a False Economy to "Make Your Own Baby Food"?
Asked by L.A. from New York
on May 2, 2011
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Ladies -
I thought we'd be in the make your own camp, but to get started I ordered a set of earth's best fruits and veg from amazon.
They cost roughly 75cents ...
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- I already had the blender and food processor so we only had to buy the trays for freezing. For us it was just a healthier way to feed our son.
- We still use our steamer and food processor and will for years, so I consider it an investment. Oh, and I just bought ice cube trays from the dollar store, and once th...
- I have no idea why you need a steamer? Or special trays? I do have a smoothie maker that cost me $22 at Target (on sale..an off brand), and I love it and use it for...
First Time Mom- Baby Shower- What to Ask For.
Asked by S.B. from Gainesville
on February 13, 2010
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Hello moms ! I am 5 months pregnant, and have no family here. I have had the same job for 4 years, and my supervisor at work is dead set on throwing me a baby shower. ...
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- Register for what you'd like to get for your baby! If people aren't comfortable spending a certain amount, they won't! Make it a wide range of items. High chairs and b...
- First of all, remember regsteng for a baby is alot of fun!!! Put the basic stuff on your registry....bottles, pacifiers, onesies, towels, blankets, hangers, the littl...
- Gift certificates are appropriate. Small items like baby blanket and bath items; and especially items for MOMMY...slippers, bathrobe, a coupon for take-out, a babysit...
How Do I Feed My 1 Year Old Baby?
Asked by C.T. from Cleveland
on April 20, 2008
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Hi, Moms!
First, I have to say, I am so glad to have access to this community; I really appreciate all the help you always give me!
Second, here goes my problem - I ...
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- I have a 19 month old son. He eats just about anything under the stars. Right now is your golden opportunity. She isn't being really picky so try to expose her to a la...
- Try not to worry about it so much. Buy some gerber graduates veggies if you're worried about not giving enough of them. Give her maybe 5 bites or so at a time on her...
- Here's an easy and healthy meal for your child. I make this for my son who is 14 months old. You will need a bag of frozen vegetables, some rice or pasta, and grou...
Won't Drink Milk from a Cup
Asked by A. from Milwaukee
on September 30, 2008
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My 13-month old daughter will not drink milk from a sippy cup...only a bottle. Her doctor said she doesn't need to drink much milk as long as she's getting dairy from...
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- She just holding out for the bottle. As long as she gets milk in the bottle, she won't from a cup. Throw away all the bottles and in a few days she'll want milk bad ...
- It took our 12-13 month old a full month of repeatedly trying before he would take milk from a sippy. But we never gave him the bottle again. Our doctor had suggeste...
- Our daughter wouldn't either. I figured it was just an association thing and since she is crazy about yogurt and cottage cheese we just let her go that route. If it'...
Need Advice on Cold Milk in a Sippy Cup
Asked by G.M. from Washington DC
on October 26, 2009
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My 19 month old still drinks warmed (or room temp) milk in a bottle. one bottle first thin in the morning and one at night before bed time. I know I probably should ha...
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- Hi I know some people really have a thing about babies having milk in bottles after a year old but I have to say that I cannot see why it is such a big deal. My yo...
- I actually think its better for younger kids to have warm milk. Its more important for you to make sure that she is off the bottle than it is for her to drink cold mil...
- My oldest son hated milk but would drink it warm in a bottle one time a day. He did this until he was 22 months old. My youngest is now 22 months old and he still ta...
Would You Use Avent Bottles Knowing They Contain BPA?
Asked by S.C. from Green Bay
on January 30, 2009
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I have some Avent bottles from 2005 that were used by my first daughter. She was breastfed, but I used the Avent bottles for frozen milk storage. She never drank out o...
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- I would be more concerned about using old bottles than I would about the BPA. http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/bpa.html
- I did a lot of research when I was pregnant (my DS is now 16 months old) and chose Avent, which we loved. However, when the info on BPA came out we got rid of all of t...
- When I found out about BPA, I did a plastic purge in our house and got rid of all the BPA plastic for food. Why take a risk? It isn't worth the few dollars you'll sa...
Seeking Info on BPA in Baby Bottles
Asked by S. from Chicago
on December 8, 2007
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Hi,
I was wondering if anyone knew anything about the problem with BPA in baby bottles. I have a newborn that will eventually need bottles and we have the Avent bott...
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- Anything made of the clear hard plastic is what releases the BPA. It would be more likely to do it if you wash the bottles in the dishwasher or boil them cause it is ...
- http://www.bisphenolafree.org/ http://zrecs.blogspot.com/2007/12/bpa-in-infant-formula-notes-on.html http://zrecs.blogspot.com/2007/11/z-report-bisphenol-in-baby...
- BPA free bottles and sippy cups, like Born Free, are rediculously expensive. Then there's glass bottles, not very practical though. However, Playtex drop ins are BPA f...
