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Breast Pump
Asked by T.C. from Detroit
on July 5, 2009
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What breast pump do you recommend? I was thinking about the medela but using avent bottles. The lady at the store said avent bottles have more nipple options than me...
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- some advent bottle leak. the ones I use where from johnson and johnson. I don't know hwats good and not.
- I used the Medela Pump In Style Advanced. I pumped for about a year 3 times a day 5 days a week and it still works great. My advice if you get this or any other pump...
- I have used only Medela - both the single electric & the double electric. Hands down, I love the Medela Pump In Style double electric. It's a time & life saver! ...
Is There Any Solution for Infant Gas Pains?
Asked by S.L. from St. Louis
on September 26, 2011
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My little girl is 4 months old and she is a sweet little thing for most of the day. She doesn't sleep all that long during some days, but all sleep is varying with her...
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- Put a couple of drops of Mylicon in each bottle before shaking and giving to her. This will help get a good burp and take a lot of the bubbles out of the formula. Als...
- How bout a hot water bottle or heating pad on her tummy...try having her sleep on her side too. Hope it helps, good luck!
- When my son was on zantac (that was all they had then) they had me give him ADULT Mylanta with it, when his stomach was acting up severely. We also used peppermint wa...
Unique Situation with Gassy Baby
Asked by J.F. from Washington DC
on March 23, 2010
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I was not able to nurse due to a breast surgery I had years ago, but my 4 month old son has been receiving donated breast milk since he was born. He's thriving beautif...
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- My son was breastfed exclusively for nearly the first year of his life. All the milk was from me and I monitered my diet closely. No matter how bland I kept my food, h...
- J., I read through your responses and I just want to emphasise (sp?) the use of Good start (used to be nestle now is gerber) formula it helped my daughter out treme...
- Sorry your little one is having so much trouble with gas! When my daughter was an infant she would have weeks where she was having issues with gas. We would give her...
Teething Tablets-Advice
Asked by L.W. from Houston
on January 12, 2009
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My 6 month old son is teething and I have been giving him the all-natural teething tablets, they seem to work pretty well, but I would like to make sure these are safe...
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- If the are Homeopathic they are fine if the a herbs send me the label and I can tell you if it is OK.
- Hi L., I have found the homeopathic teething tabs to be very helpful as well as the preparation for colds, runny/stuffy noses. Babies are not drugged and have quick i...
- Hi L., I posted the same question about a week or so ago. As far as whether the tabs are safe or not, it depended on who you asked. Yes they are all natural, but "n...
Eating & Sleeping Habits Way off for 7 and Half Mo. Old
Asked by C.M. from Boston
on December 13, 2008
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I can't tell if my little one is getting enough food. First of all she is now waking every two hours, which from the get go she was a great sleeper. Is/has anyone deal...
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- Aw, I feel your pain! Just remember that this is just a stage and it too will pass. I think the number one most important thing is to not get outwardly frustrated ...
- It's normal for your baby to be clingy at this age - in fact, if she wasn't, it would be odd - she should be attached to you and want to be with you. That's developmen...
- If she's teething, it probably hurts to eat, so she's not nursing as much. So she's probably waking both because of the teething pain and the hunger at this point. I...
8 Month Old with Reoccuring Ear Infections
Asked by T.W. from San Francisco
on March 19, 2008
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Hello,
My son had his first ear infection when he was 6 months old (December 2007). Since he has had a total of three ear infections (every month expect one). Has a...
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- I think some kids are more prone to getting ear infections. I had them as a baby and had to get tubes in my ears. I have not had an ear infection since. I thought for ...
- I really don't know much about ear infection, but I had a friend who child was going thru the same thing. Are you putting you son to bed with a bottle at night? If so,...
- Hi T., does your son use a bottle? If so, make sure that he is in an upright position when he drinks, not laying down. The liquid can get in his inner ear and the fl...
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...
Cure for Excessive Spit-up in Infant
Asked by H.H. from Chicago
on March 14, 2008
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I have a 4 month old baby boy who has been excessively spitting up his formula since he was 1 month old. His pediatrician has already changed his formula. He started o...
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- when my son was little like your little one I had the same problem, I took him to an older baby dr who had a lot of years with babys come to find out he had constant h...
- try goats milk. this is recommanded by alot of old time country folks that have had kids with problems and this has helped, you can get it in the can at most stores.
- Have you tried propping him up when he sleeps? It could be acid reflux. Putting a pillow under the crib mattress might help.
Advice Needed!
Asked by M.Q. from Dallas
on July 4, 2010
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Okay, my daughter is 11 weeks old, my doctor thinks she is colic, gassy, and reflux. With that said, my doc put her on previcid! I tried it for about a week, and she ...
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- MY daughter had colic, and was on Prevacid (which we were able to feed to her very easily), but the doctor also recommended giving her Mylanta. It was a LIFESAVER!!! W...
- M. I feel for you. When our babies are upset we are upset. There could be several different things that could be causing the problem. However, the result is that he...
- I just wanted to chime in and agree with those who talk about changing your diet if you're breastfeeding. My daughter has the same problem. She is on previcid (1/2 a...
Constipated 11-Month Old (Sorry to Ask, but Need Suggestions :)
Asked by H.A. from San Francisco
on August 26, 2008
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Hi there,
Our little bundle of joy started on solid foods when she was 6 months old, but rejected all food except breast milk after a month or two, and only ate breas...
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- I had this problem with my daughter and ufortunately it can become a viscious cycle of her not wanting to go to the bathroom because it hurts. First I would suggest gi...
- H., I completely understand. My son went through this stage. I tried everything that has been said. Water is really important and my son drinks more water than anyth...
- I've tried mineral oil and it has worked. However, I do not know if this should be used for an ongoing problem. Light garlic tea also works. The best things to do is i...
