Nursing While Sick or Taking Medication: Playtex
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Playtex Double Electric Breast Pump
Asked by A.K. from Sioux City
on May 3, 2008
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I am a first time mom shopping for a breast pump. I am using the platex drop in system bottles and am intersted in using the playtex pump that goes with that system. I...
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- I love the Playtex pump. (I wasn't sure about buying it initially, either, as it is fairly new and I had read the reviews, too.) I am using it with my 6th child, who...
- Hi A., I'm a first time mom as well and I use the platex drop in bottles, which I love! But I use the Medela Pump in Style Advanced, which is a double electric pum...
- i highly recommend the medela pump in style. it is expensive, but if you check with your insurance company you could get it! my insurance company (blue cross blue shie...
I Just Can Not Afford the Madela Double Electric So What About Playtex?
Asked by S.2. from Bakersfield
on August 5, 2011
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I purchased the Playtex Nurser System today at Target for $90 because the Madela Swing is $150 (the in style is just out of my league). I get home and before I open it...
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- Hi S. - I have the medella - have used it through two babies and it is still going strong. That being said, I have also used the $40 hand pump (not electric) and it wo...
- Definitely check with your insurance, but I had the Ameda Purely Yours, and it worked for my needs. You don't necessarily have to have a Medela to have an effective pu...
- I never tired the Playtex, but I did have sticker shock too when I bought my Medela but I will tell you of all the baby products I purchased with my kids it was the b...
Breastfeeding Advice
Asked by M.S. from Missoula
on January 7, 2007
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I am due February 16th and i plan on breastfeeding my baby as long as possible. I was just kind of wondering about breastfeeding. Was it hard to do? Did it hurt? An...
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- M., First I want to congradulate you on your choice to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is so wonderful for both you and the baby. I'm sure you have read and your doctor h...
- Hi M.! GOOD FOR YOU! That's the best decision you can make for your baby! But that's not the hard part. ;) For some women, Breast feeding is a breeze. They and th...
- M.- Breastfeeding seemed pretty easy for me. It really helps having a lactation consultant visit you and the baby in the hospital. The one thing though that bothe...
Breastfeeding Problems
Asked by M.D. from New York
on July 9, 2008
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Hi, I have a 6 1/2 month old baby who is not to crazy about breastfeeding and I really want her to breastfeed more than to have formula. On top of the fact that I thi...
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- Definitely see a lactation consultant, not sure where your town is but Breastfeeding Resources in Stratford is definitely one of the few and is excellent. The head is...
- When my daughter and one son were babies, I ended up having to pump everyday. I then fed them from a bottle. I know you don't get the same 'closeness' as when direct...
- I agree with pumping more. But also use playtex bottles. My kids only liked those bottles because it was the closest to breastfeeding. This might help accept you more ...
Breastfeeding Mamas
Asked by J.B. from St. Louis
on September 26, 2010
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I have been exclusively breastfeeding my almost 2 month old and was wondering when is a good time to introduce the bottle. Grandma will be babysitting him one night in...
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- There really is no reason why you can't give your baby the bottle yourself. I suppose every baby is different, but my little guy has never had a problem switching back...
- I'd start now. Niether of my children ever accepted a bottle. Never. It's been long enought that there will be no nipple confusion, so you might as well give it a t...
- I would start as soon as possible, but keep it to one bottle per day at the most, a few days per week at least. This lets your baby learn to take a bottle (as mention...
Breastfeeding Advice
Asked by J.B. from Orlando
on January 8, 2008
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I need help!!!!! This is my first child and I feel totally lost!!! and have lots of questions!
My daughter,Emma was born 12.17.07, 6 weeks early. I was not able to...
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- Hang in there,J.! When I breast fed my first, they told me that I shouldn't have to breast feed him more ofter than 3 hours apart. However, he drank well and then was ...
- Hello J., I know how you are feeling I have a 15 month old, who I breastfeed until 1 yr old. He was premeture and in NICU for 8 days. If you really want to do i...
- DO continue to breastfeed and limit the bottle. However, you should also increase your fluid intake, eat nutritiously and take a vitamin/mineral supplement. Also keep ...
Breastfeeding Balance
Asked by C.W. from Phoenix
on February 16, 2011
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Hi all! I am trying to find balance with my son's feeding, working and sanity in general.
My son is one month old today and I just completed my second day back at wo...
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- If you can try to hang on you will find a balance. The first 6 weeks of nursing, babies can be all over the place. He's working to get your supply where it needs to ...
- This is one of the toughest phases. It really does get easier. I just wanted to second the co-sleeping. I found it to be a lifesaver! If you can put him in bed wit...
- hes still young it will get markedly better in the next 2 to 3 weeks....its too bad we dont have longer maternity leave, good luck! you work out of the home pumping mo...
Breastfeeding and Pumping
Asked by M.G. from Detroit
on April 11, 2009
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My daughter is almost 6 weeks old and I've been strictly breastfeeding but plan on going back to work in a few weeks so I have purchased a pump so I can continue givin...
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- Your baby doesn't have to take a bottle - she can drink directly from a small, flexible cup! Not only is this good practice for the future, but it won't interfere wit...
- M., Don't give up on the bottle especially if you plan on going back to work. When she is hungry enough, she'll take it. It just doesn't have the same texture and s...
- Hi M., Congrats! Hope all is well with your newest addition. My oldest son had a hard time with the bottle, he always seemed to prefer me over it (which was se...
Breastfeeding a Preemie
Asked by V.H. from Boca Raton
on October 24, 2010
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hello moms,
my daughter was born 8 weeks premature on 9/4/2010, and was in the NICU for 6 weeks after that. after a few weeks in the NICU, i was able to start tryi...
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- The nipple shield was a lifesaver for my preemie son...be careful, they may like it so well they won't breastfeed without it. Note that the "size" of the shield ha...
- Don't give up on breastfeeding! I had a very similar experience. My daughter was born early and was initially fed with an IV and then a feeding tube. Then she was b...
- You are not failing! Your sweet little baby has been through a lot in such a short time. She can tell that you are stressed about it so you need to try your best to...
Breastfeeding Issues
Asked by K.A. from Clarksville
on April 3, 2008
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My cousin had her first child about 1 1/2 weeks ago and is having some breastfeeding issues. I never had any difficulty, so I thought I would seek out others opinions....
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- I used "training wheels" for the first 6 months. Some people don't believe in them but I think they are a great idea!!! I work with Presby and they have been wonderf...
- Hi K., I had issues with both my kids latching on and then taking a while for my supply to come in too. I did end up using a nipple shield.....I know someone else had ...
- That seems like a long time for your milk to come in. I breast fed for 13 months and it was a great experience but looking back if I couldn't it really isn't that big ...
