Playtex: Preschooler
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Playtex Drop-Ins System
Asked by V.K. from Saginaw
on April 1, 2007
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With my 2 1/2 year old, we tried nearly every bottle on the market before he settled on the Avent bottles. They were great, but I'm thinking with the next one (due in...
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- My son would -only- use the platex nursers (with drop ins) for the first 6 months. We used powdered formula, so we just made it to order, and used warm water to mix it...
- V. - I'm currently using the drop-in system and I heat the bottles in a cup of hot water (from the tap). It doesn't take long at all to heat up. I used the drop-ins f...
- V., I had those for both my boys. I used a bottle warmer, can't remember what kind it was though. I poured a little bit of water in it(there was a seperate measuri...
Suggestions for Bottles for Feeding Twins
Asked by T.C. from Detroit
on July 12, 2009
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I've been checking out bottles to register for and i've heard Dr. Brown bottles are great but are a pain to clean. Since I'm having twins I'm trying to keep things co...
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- I loved using the drop ins. I thought they were perfect because I didn't have to worry about lots of pieces to take apart and clean. It was great. I put the bottles in...
- I used the regular avent bottles with my daughter and opted for an "easy to use" brand with my son. We chose the Playtex dropins, and they are wonderful! You only ha...
- MAM bottles all the way! We had the Dr. Browns for the first two and went to MAM this time around. I love them!!! SO easy to clean and have a good air vent system a...
Bottle Suggestions
Asked by A.C. from Boston
on June 29, 2008
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Hi. We just made the switch from ready-made formula to powder, as recommended by our pediatrition - who says that the flouride in tap water is good for the baby (6 mt...
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- I would do Born Free or Medula because they are BPA free. Babies R Us sells them.
- Don't switch. I used powder formula and drop-ins. I would make a large volume about 32 0z, I used a rubbermaid bottle with the volume marks on the side. Then I woul...
- I use the same system and the Enfamil lipil powder. Put the powder in first, add water and shake. This especially great for the diaper bag. I have the pre measured am...
Won't Drink Milk from a Cup
Asked by A. from Milwaukee
on September 30, 2008
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My 13-month old daughter will not drink milk from a sippy cup...only a bottle. Her doctor said she doesn't need to drink much milk as long as she's getting dairy from...
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- She just holding out for the bottle. As long as she gets milk in the bottle, she won't from a cup. Throw away all the bottles and in a few days she'll want milk bad ...
- It took our 12-13 month old a full month of repeatedly trying before he would take milk from a sippy. But we never gave him the bottle again. Our doctor had suggeste...
- Our daughter wouldn't either. I figured it was just an association thing and since she is crazy about yogurt and cottage cheese we just let her go that route. If it'...
What Bottles Are Best?
Asked by D.R. from Philadelphia
on November 7, 2009
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My husband and I are expecting our first child in a few weeks. I registered for the Phillips Avent bottles because I heard such greta things about them. Now, the mor...
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- Congratulations!!! I used Avent bottles with my 14 month old. Though she was breastfed, she needed suppliments right from the beginning, so we introduced a bottle at...
- Dear D., Boobs are best. Good luck with your baby. N
- Congratulations on your baby. I have a 2 year old and one on the way. I used Dr. brown with the first and intend to use them again with our second if breastfeeding fa...
My 11Wk Old WON'T Take a BOTTLE! HELP!
Asked by S.P. from Seattle
on October 28, 2009
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We have been trying to introduce the bottle to my daughter & she won't take it. I have just switch the formula thinking that might be why but she don't like this one e...
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- The rubber nuk (Gerber) given by Dad worked for us :)
- I am only responding because I saw you got some of those scare responses from people that I hate. I do not know if you plan on using formula or breast milk in the bot...
- my kids did very well with playtex drop-ins. I think she even likes the rubber nipples better. Good luck
Hip Baby Carriers
Asked by J.D. from Philadelphia
on June 17, 2008
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We are traveling in a few weeks to California and will be doing Disneyland. We went last year but only with my daughter...I was waddling around the parks 6 months pre...
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- I love the Kangaroo Korner sling www.kangarookorner.com You can use it on the hip or front. I actually just did Disneyland with my 3 month old and used it. I was ab...
- Hi J., I have the Playtex Hip Hammock and I love it. It really distributes the child's weight nicely. The only drawback is its not easy on/easy off... but I think it...
- Hi J. I haven't used the hip hammock, but immeidately thought disney would be the perfect place to use a back pack. I think most models are suitable for that age ra...
Toddler Not Giving up Bottle
Asked by M.P. from Boston
on March 3, 2008
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Hi
I am a mother of a 2 year old who refuses to drink milk/juice/water in a sippy cup. I've used different cups to make her transition smooth but nothing works. I've ...
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- My now two year old wouldn't drink milk out of a sippy cup either. Not that she wanted the bottle that much...just no milk. (We don't give the kids juice because our...
- No advice on the bottle part, but on the no speaking thing, both of my sons did not speak until after 2 (one still does not, but read on), and they both got free servi...
- Hi M. - My son was unable to give up his bottle (again just for milk) until he was almost three. He only used it at night before bed. Eventually, I offered him th...
Fussiness and Gas in Five Week Old
Asked by K.D. from New York
on August 6, 2009
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My daughter is five weeks old and about two weeks ago, my husband and I started to notice that she was becoming very fussy. It seems to be due to gas pain. After eatin...
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- Hello I had the same problem with my son I tried every thing that other parents told me. Until his doctor told me to give him 1oz.prunejuice and trust me it worked als...
- Hi K., I went through the same thing with my daughter and nighttime was the worst. We switched to Neutramagin and she was a different baby. Also, I own a childcare...
- My 2nd child was extremely sensitive to EVERYTHING and feedings made her scream with pain. We tried many different formulas both milk and soy. The doctor wanted us to ...
Straw Top Sippy Cup Suggestions
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on June 28, 2009
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My youngest just doesn't like your standard sippy cup. He doesn't quite "get it" about lifting it up to have the drink come out, but he does fine with staw top cups. ...
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- I have a friend in Grapevine who sells Tupperware and I just bought a set of cups that have lids with a drip proof seal for a straw. They are terrific for my accident ...
- I think all sippy cups leak a little bit, but I have a suggestion. My son was the same way and just didn't "get it" with the sippy cups. So I tried taking the valve ...
- I have experienced the same exact problem. My son went directly from breastfeeding to a straw cup. I never could get him to drink from a bottle. We have used ever...
