Nipples: Arms Reach
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Bottle Refusal
Asked by K.J. from Los Angeles
on July 25, 2008
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I breastfeed my beautiful 3 1/2 month old daughter exclusively, however for the past couple of months she has refused a bottle - not of formula but of breast milk. Th...
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- Hi K., I also had the same problem & never actually got my daughter to take a bottle. It was a great stress on me, until I finally weened her (around 13 months). So...
- Oh, I so feel your pain. It's what happened to us with DS1. He REFUSED to take a bottle, but I had to go back to work. Thankfully spouse and I were splitting our sc...
- What worked for us (after trying MULTIPLE bottles, nipples, etc) was a latex nipple- I think it must be softer and more like the real deal. Anyway, of course daddy fe...
Seeking Advice - Breastfed Baby Refusing Bottle
Asked by U.U. from Philadelphia
on December 15, 2007
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Hi,
My 3-month-old is suddenly refusing the bottle and I'm supposed to go back to work on Monday. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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- My kids would never take bottles from me, or if they even suspected that I was in the building (that included when I left them in the church nursery--somehow they knew...
- My baby (now 5 and still stubborn) did the same. I would not offer her the breast during any of the hours I would normally be at work. It took her several days during ...
- Have someone other than you give the bottle. I had to do that with my youngest...she wouldn't take a bottle from me until I quit nursing her.
5 Month Old Has Teeth and Wants to Bite While Feeding
Asked by T.A. from Portland
on November 13, 2009
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Hello ladies,
My lil guy is 5 1/2 months old, and within the last couple months hes been teething really bad. He already has his two bottom teeth and lately anything ...
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- I had this issue with my first son and while he does not yet have teeth a bit with my 2nd son as well, none of the girls did it.... What I did/am doing. First I th...
- I had the same problem with my little guy. My friend told me once they start biting to push their head into your breast, sounds mean I know, but you don't do it hard ...
- Hi T......I just used a bottle nipple over my nipple and they just didn't like biting it as much and at least it didn't hurt.....got me through 5 kids.....Good luck wi...
Need Advice on Feeding Twin Newborns
Asked by B.K. from Jacksonville
on November 25, 2009
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I am a first time Mom to 13 day old identical twin girls. I am home on maternity leave but will be returning to the workforce after my leave is up. My husband was n...
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- CONGRATULATIONS! In my experience, the 1st 3 mos might be a blur, but how wonderful it is to raise twins! Best wishes to you! I found that feeding them at the sam...
- congrats on your twins!!! You have received some really good advice except for the letting your child cry it out. I'm sorry but that it's ridiculous. Your babies are...
- HI there! congratulations!! I would join here http://www.windsorpeak.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=353 & post this very question; this is the Multiple Forum a...
6 Month Old Wakes up 2Xs/night to Eat
Asked by S.S. from Philadelphia
on December 14, 2007
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My 6.5 month old daughter still wakes up about 2x's/night to eat. The pediatrician said that if I can take it, I should continue to get up to feed her. I am a full t...
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- At that age, they should NOT be sleeping through the night, if they are, your very lucky :] My 18 month old JUST started to sleep through the night {That's a little...
- Sounds like your daughter is "reverse cycling," and this is normal for babies when moms work outside of the home. I would encourage you to bring your baby to bed with...
- My son did not sleep through the night at this point. I could be wrong but maybe breastfed babies take longer to sleep through the night. My son drove me crazy. Jus...
Suggestions, Tips, and Info on Pumping Breastmilk
Asked by J.R. from San Francisco
on April 7, 2008
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I am wondering if anyone can give me some tips, suggestions, or info on pumping breastmilk? How llong you could keep it up for? What kind of pump did you use? How did ...
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- I used Medela advance electrical pump. Since I had to work, I stored my milk in baby bottle in the fridge so that my nanny can use it to feed my son the next day when...
- I use the Medela Pump N Style and you can usually find a great used one on Craigslist. You can freeze it for up to 6 months. I use the small plastic storage bags for b...
- I bought a used medela pump, try looking on craigs list for one. The only parts you will have to replace are the breast shield itself, the rest is just tubing. Breas...
Nightweaning an AP Co-sleeper
Asked by J.D. from Salinas
on November 16, 2008
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I co-slept and nursed my son for 2 years. I can't do it again. My daughter is 9 mos and my husband and I would like her out of our bed and not needing to nurse by 12-1...
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- I have heard really good things about the book "The no-cry sleep solution" it at least gives advice on getting children night weaned and sleeping through the night. I...
- Hi, I'm not sure why you would be the only one to put her back to sleep if you're husband is home. Unless it's to nurse her back to sleep. She doesn't NEED to eat in...
- I can completely relate to you since my two girls are spaced similar to your children and in retrospect I wish I done what my friend advised me to do. It worked for h...
Trustworthy Breastfeeding Resources
Asked by A.L. from New York
on February 4, 2008
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I was wondering what resources nursing moms use for breastfeeding support. How did you prepare yourself? Who did you turn to for help? Where did you buy your breast...
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- hey A... i breastfed my 2 boys .. i took a breastfeeding class-which made me more anxious about it.. when he was born, i went to a breastfeeding class near the danbury...
- Your local chapter of La Leche League is your best resource. Can even be more helpful than the lactation nurses. They can be found at Lelecheleague.org . They are ver...
- I was pretty much winging the whole nursing thing until I got my first case of mastitis...not fun...I called the local La Leche League and one of the members called me...
Seeking Advice/feedback on Arm's Reach Cosleeper
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on October 24, 2006
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Does anyone currently use or has used the Arm's Reach cosleeper? Is it useful/good? Do you prefer the mini or the regular?
Although we started off with my baby ...
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- I would highly advise on sleep training. Yes, it's hard in the beginning, but in the long run it is well worth it. We never have a problem with my daughter going rig...
- I would not do sleep training. I just feel that that is cruel to babies. My son (who was also exclusively BF to 6 months) continued waking in the night until he was ...
- At 5 1/2 months I would opt for sleep training. This is a stage when your daughter is setting up perminant sleep habits. I personally like the Ferber book, although ...
First Time Mom of 1 Week Old Baby Boy!
Asked by A.H. from Los Angeles
on March 15, 2008
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Help!!! I'm 40yrs old, first time mom of a (one week old) Baby Boy.
Please, I need advise from all of the wonderful moms that have gone through the same thing of h...
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- Hi - I am a mom of 3 children, an 11 year old, a 9 year old and now a 5 month old. I turned 40 in december. Every baby is different and needs different amounts of sl...
- Congratulations! What a blessing! I am not quite your age but had my three children later compared to my friends from hig school. My youngest daughter was born 5 ...
- First of all, listen to your instincts - you're a great mom and your baby is lucky to have you! I subscribe to the lazy-parent method of parenting (I'll be 40 in a ...
