Moving Tips & Advice: Ameda
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Seeking Recommendations and Warnings for Dual Electric Breast Pumps
Asked by V.E. from Albany
on June 12, 2009
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I will be breastfeeding my second child after he is born in late July/early August. I breastfed my first son about four years ago, and used a simple hand operated brea...
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- I used the Ameda purely yours breast pump. It worked great and I had no problems with it. I nursed for 10 months so it got a lot of use! Plus its a lot less expensiv...
- Loved the Medela! It had all of the "extra" attachments (including a car adapter), which was great. My sister will be using mine after her twins and she just bought ...
- Hey V., Just like you my kids are four years apart. I had my daughter this past April so the age difference will be good for you. Anyway, I recommend Medela pump...
Baby Gear Advice
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on January 3, 2009
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Hi!
I was wondering if you could give me advice on the newest baby gear. I gave most of my baby gear away 6 months ago(after my 4th child). Now surprise...I am ex...
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- hi and congrats! my favorite baby gear item was the kangaroo korner fleese pocket sling. easy for mom and dad to use. baby easy in and out, in all different carrier...
- Congrats!! I hope this helps. I LOVE to purchase strollers. I think its my addiction.LOL. Saying that I do not not like the Bugaboo or the Silver Cross. They take...
- I second Judith on the Ergo! Worth the money, and maybe you could find one slightly loved online...we even got it at Be By Baby--they have a sling class that is $15 an...
Picking a Pump
Asked by J.T. from Salt Lake City
on January 5, 2008
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I am currently pregnant with number two and i really want to try and breastfeed for longer then a week, like with my daughter. Due to my c-section and she was in the h...
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- I HIGHLY suggest getting a Medela (Pump in Style- I think it is) pump. They are more expensive but worth it!!!!!!! You can rent a hospital grade one from your hospita...
- Invest in a good quality Medela pump. With my first child I worked 40 hours a week and breastfed exclusively. I borrowed my SIL Medela Pump In Style (it even has a l...
- hi J.! I didn't read all the responses you have gotten so far...but for my first 2 kids I used the Avent pump. It was recommended to me and I loved it. It's su...
Best Breast Pumps
Asked by J.F. from Dayton
on September 8, 2007
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I am a frist time mom. We are expecting our son around thanksgiving day! I really want to breast feed until I go back to work and then will continune with that and pum...
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- Medela for sure. I researched a bunch of different pumps, and after reading reviews and getting information, I went with the Medela double electric pump. It's about ...
- Hi J.. First of all congrats on your upcoming arrival. They truly are little blessings! I nursed my daughter too and with all the different brands it's hard to kno...
- Hi J.! Congratulations on your baby boy. How exciting to be expecting your first baby. :) I personally use the Medela Pump in Style. I used it five years ago w...
Breast Milk
Asked by H.W. from Lakeland
on June 7, 2010
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My wife is having a hard time expressing her milk, is there any suggestions on how to get more milk out? She is drinking 6-8oz glasses of water a day, no more then that.
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- More water, check out WestonPrice.com for really good nutirtion, and- when my oldest had twins, and had this problem she you have a-just one- beer- usually I wouldn'...
- Rent or buy a breast pump and pump!!! I nursed three kids and I loved my breast pump. I could stimulate/supplement my milk supply, save milk for an outing, take it ...
- H., All of the advise that has been posted in good. But also, she may just have low milk production. Hopefully she doesn't stress, which will decrease production....
