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Breastpump Supplies
Asked by E.W. from Detroit
on May 10, 2009
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Do you know of any place selling Medela or Ameda items cheaply, on sale or discount.
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- Hello my name is T. I do have a medela pump and style breast pump. I only use it about 8 - 10 times i bought it brand new and paid 300.00 dollars for it. I have all pa...
- Babies "R" Us has a large selection of pump accessories available both online and instore.
- Good for you for breastfeeding and letting your little ones take the lead. I never used a pump when I nursed but I know medical supply places carry a lot of the stuff.
Going Back to Work Need Advice on Breast Pump.
Asked by R.M. from Austin
on April 30, 2009
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Hello ladies, I am going back to work after 8 months of being at home with my boy. He was exclusively breastfed and I am planning on keep on doing it as long as I ca...
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- I am a working mother of two who is currently pumping and I highly recommend the Medala breast pump. It really works teh best. I know that they are ex[ensive, but yo...
- Congratulations on your determination to continue breastfeeding! It's unfortunate that many moms choose not to once they go back to work. An excellent pump brand i...
- No matter what you get they suck batteries! I pumped until my son was 9 months. I found the car plug and pumped in my car. My mileage sucked and I went through a lot o...
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...
Nursing and Work
Asked by I.D. from Austin
on January 28, 2009
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Hi, I am a working mother of a 4mth old and trying to nurse. I started pumping but as the days go by, I get less milk and I need some advice, ideas to help me keep my ...
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- When I went back to work after my son was born, I also pumped at work....i found staying hydrated with lots of water and taking Fenugreek supplement helped me keep goi...
- When I was in that situation, I contacted a La Leche League leader and they helped me alot to continue the nursing relationship. Good luck.
- pumping is not the most fun thing to do..... and, if you are at work, i bet you are thinking, ok hurry hurry hurry... when i was pumping, friends advised me to imagin...
Info on Breastpumps
Asked by S.R. from Indianapolis
on September 4, 2007
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I an in the process of researching breastpumps. I have looked at several different websites, read some reviews etc. I was wondering what others recommend. I was not ab...
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- Hello! Congrats on your almost here newest little one!!! My baby just turned 1 last week and I breast fed him for about 8 months. Let me tell you that the Medela Pump ...
- i like the medals. and you will want to try to get eletric duals. my sister liked the advent hand pump that is manual. you can ask in the hostipal for a kit that has...
- I love the Medela Pump In Style and you can get good prices in Ebay, new or used. I would wait until you see how much you might really need it. If it's just occasion...
First Time Breastfeeder!!
Asked by N.M. from Philadelphia
on March 18, 2008
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I am about 5 weeks away from my expected due date and am having major anxiety about breastfeeding. First of all I am very scared of the whole thing but want to try my ...
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- I have to agree with the previous poster. Try to relax. Upon delivery all you have to do is put that baby to breast -- instructions are usually built right in the ar...
- I've tried 3 different breast pumps and the best advice I can give you is to try the one at the hospital. I used an Ameda in the hospital with my son and it worked ex...
- RELAX!! This will all be ok, this is what your body was ment to do. Go to the library, and take out a book called the womanly art of breastfeeding - it's a wonderfu...
Baby Supplies - What Saved You Money and Time
Asked by C.Z. from Omaha
on September 26, 2012
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i know this question was asked not long ago and was somewhat different.
I am going to my SIL baby shower in November and I am wondering what would save her the mos...
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- Brain dump: I did not have a boppy but I used my mini snoogle for both myself and my infant. Socks for infants in winter, yes. Shoes, not really. Wipes warmer...
- I would love Robeez shoes, a Lug diaper bag, and a snuggly warm car seat cover so I wouldn't need a snowsuit. All very practical and wonderful items.
- cloth diaper service saved most time and money and was just wow!! But thats in SoCal:(. Not sure if have something similar near your SIL. other OMG gifts were a la...
Breast Pump Recommendations???
Asked by N.H. from Los Angeles
on February 11, 2008
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Purely Yours Breast Pump by Ameda or Pump In Style by Medela? I am expecting my second child in a few months & have to work almost immediately after & have no doubt ab...
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- I'm not speaking from experience here because I'm 9 months pregnant with my first, but I just went to a breastfeeding class last night and the instructor said that the...
- Hi N., I searched high and low when I was pumping with my first baby. I had a hospital grade Medela that I had rented and that thing felt like it was ripping off m...
- I have used both and they are both great pumps! I lean more towards the Medela, it has less parts to deal with and the bottles seem to be bigger and able to hold more ...
Another BF and Returning to Work Question
Asked by A.K. from Chicago
on February 12, 2007
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I am returning to work FT at the beginning of March, and have the Medela Advanced Pump in Style. I want to continue exclusively BF my son, and have been pumping once ...
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- I had 3 bags, one for pump, one for bottles to daycare, and a cooler for storage while I was at work. I usually left my pump at work just cause I had so many things t...
- Hi A., I am returning to work this Thursday (agghhh) thus understand your questions. The only advice I can offer is that we have tried the Medela bottles for feeding...
- Hi A. I was pleasantly surprised when I returned to work to find out they offered a lactation room. Disposable equipment and tubing was provided to each mom. The ...
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...
