Natural & Homeopathic: Babies 'R' Us
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Need Tubing for Medela Pump in Style Pump
Asked by Y.B. from Los Angeles
on March 29, 2008
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I live in Long Beach near the traffic circle. Does any one know of somewhere close by where I can buy tubing for my Medela pump? I checked Target and Babies R Us - n...
Maternity Support Belt
Asked by K.L. from San Francisco
on November 14, 2009
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Hi! I am on my 8th month of pregnancy! Its my first and having a bit of back pain already.
Just wanted to ask if you would have any recommendation on a good pregna...
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- Someone just recently posted a similar question; however, I believe she was having a lot of pressure in her abdomen. I also had back pain during my pregnancy and found...
- K., As a physical therapist I have only had luck with the Materinity SI-LOC brace and the Mother-to-be brace. These can be found at www.optp.com. Good luck! C. ...
- Hi K.! Congratulations on your pregnancy! I can both sympathize & empathize with your lower back pain. There's one particular product that I really like & recommen...
Where to Buy Pump Parts?
Asked by A.S. from Kansas City
on August 6, 2007
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I'm needing to buy new parts for my pump. Does anyone know of any stores in the area that carry all the parts? If it matters, I have a Medela Swing pump. Babies R U...
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- I know a lady who is a lactation consultant who keeps the parts on hand and sells them. I don't know what parts she has exactly, but you could always call her and fin...
- The pharmacy in St Joseph's Carondelet has them. That's where I always got my stuff. I have a Medela too.
- You could try a hospital. I know after one of mine I was needing the whole new kit, and we got it there (not cheap, but quick).
Help!! Need to Find a Good Snot Sucker/aspirator
Asked by S.P. from Charleston
on April 30, 2010
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I lost my good aspirator, I call it a snot sucker, that I got when Phoebe was born almost 2 years ago. I had the one from the hospital that worked great. I wasted $2...
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- In my experience, the battery-operated nasal aspirators work much better than those plastic bulbs. I think they are worth the money. Something like this: http://www.t...
- I'd call the ped office or call a local hospital to see if you can purchase a nasal aspirator. You might also want to try a durable medical equipment company (usual...
- Call you're ped's office. They usually have them, and they get different samples from pharmaceutical reps. You may also contact your local EMS office on their busines...
Please Help! My Sister Is Pregnant and Doesn't Know Where to Go!
Asked by N.O. from Dallas
on July 3, 2007
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Hi Moms,
My little sis who is 22 just found out she is pregnant. She's already called the Medicaid office to start Medicaid but needs to see a doctor ASAP due to bad ...
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- I would definately go to the ER asap!! I know it is a bummer running up ER bills, but they would be able to see her NOW and then refer her to a dr that will work aroun...
- Cramping and light spotting are perfectly normal in the first trimester. If she gets approved for Medicaid, they will pay three months' back of medical bills, so if...
- I hate to be a downer, but those are classic signs of miscarriage. I don't much about where she could go to see a doc other than Parkland. Hope all turns out well.
Looking for a Good, Durable Bottle Brush - Any Advice?
Asked by J.B. from San Francisco
on September 26, 2011
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I have been using the Munckin bottle brush, but the sponge on the top rips off in just a few uses! :( I then bought the Munchkin Deluxe bottle brush which doesn't hav...
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- I like the OXO bottle brush because it has a long and sturdy handle. Other bottle brushes I've tried get bent up too easily.
- I have an Avent bottle brush that has lasted for quite a long time (over a year). No spongy thingy on it. It fits into narrow bottles, including Medela.
- I love the Avent bottle brush - been using it since the sponge on the Munchkin bottle brush ripped off like yours. The Avent brush works great with Foogo drinking bott...
Frozen Breast Milk?
Asked by M.A. from Chicago
on July 16, 2009
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I was defrosting a bag of frozen milk in the refrigerator and I noticed it is leaking! Should I pitch it? Not sure how or why the bag would have ripped. It is one of...
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- I'd pitch it. Any air getting in the bag could have caused freezer burn. I've never had a problem with the lansinoh bags. Must have gotten caught on something.
- Yes pitch it. It's sad to see it go to waste but you shouldn't take the chance. I, second the Medela bags. I never used the other but - I never had to switch because ...
- Rachel, I ALWAYS had issues with the Lansinoh bags breaking! It drove me nuts! I got alot of them free in my breast pad boxes, but they convinced me to stick with t...
Need a Great Nursing Bra
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on August 7, 2009
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Hi Moms!
I need some recommendations for a great nursing bra. I have been wearing the Bravado seamless and love it. However, I am going back to work in a couple of we...
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- I had good luck at Mimi Maternity...great support, coverage and durable.
- The best one I've gotten is Victoria's Secret which you must order by phone cuz they're not in stores or catalogues. The VS one was awesome (though expensive). I'm a...
- I loved the Medela comfort nursing bra, but it comes up higher in the front and won't work with all shirts. It is very comfortable though. You can find it online or ...
Pregnancy Support Belt
Asked by J.D. from Dallas
on January 1, 2012
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Ok... so I'm 29 weeks along and need a pregnancy support belt. I have lower abdominal pain and had some false labor last week. Of the multitude of selections, which on...
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- with my third child I work high waisted Spanx (generic brand, but same idea, non maternity) they were awesome, it gave me a lot of support! Spanx brand makes a "Mama...
- I couldn't live without my maternity belt! I got mine at Mimi Maternity (same company as Motherhood Maternity but a step up... kinda like the way Old Navy and The Gap ...
- I used one madeby Medela that I bought at Babies R Us. It worked pretty well and the price was reasonable.
Need Good Nursing Bra
Asked by T.A. from Dallas
on October 18, 2006
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I am looking for a nursing bra in which it still resembles a regular bra i.e the cups and straps are not so thick and big that your not able to wear a tank top. I don'...
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- I'm 28 yrs old and like you, like to wear tanks and little tee shirts. I hate big,bulky bras! The nursing bras I prefer are the ones you can buy at either Target or Ba...
- I don't know if you are still nursing but i had the same difficulty. The best bra that i found that had perfect support (alot of the bra's i tried had little support) ...
- Figleaves.com is a great place for all kinds of bras including nursing. I would check there.
