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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...
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...
Acid Reflux in an Infant
Asked by J.H. from Dallas
on August 1, 2009
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Hi Moms!
My 10 wk old has acid reflux. We changed bottles, formula, and have a prescription.
What are some of the tricks that worked for you? We're exhausted! I do...
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- For my daughter 2 things that helped were "colic" holds. One was putting her on her tummy across my knees and bouncing my heels on the floor until she fell asleep, the...
- my son had major issues with reflux. not sure if anyone told you but it takes up to three weeks to see if the medicine will work! Our one was very sick for about two...
- I totally empathize with you. My daughter really screamed after nursing. Finally, I kept a chart, because I noted a pattern. It took me FOUR pediatritians to solve ...
Nipple for Cereal Feeding- No More Responses Please
Asked by J.C. from Detroit
on October 1, 2008
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My 6 week old baby has severe acid reflux. We are currently taking zantac to relieve it, but we are still experiencing spitting up and some choking episodes. We have b...
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- Both my boys had it and while the Dr's may have suggested it, I still wouldn't do it, especially with a baby that young. If the Zantac does work, ask them about Preva...
- J., Try cutting the nipple a little bit so the cereal will flow through easier otherwise as you have experienced, nothing will come out.
- Hi J., I had the same problem with my daughter (who is now almost 6). I just ended up cutting a bigger hole in the nipple. Just doing it carefully and test it befor...
Advice on Pumping/Storing Breastmilk
Asked by T.S. from Seattle
on June 6, 2008
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I will be returning to work when my daughter is 6 weeks old. My husband will be home with her for another 6 weeks, and then she will be going to daycare. I have deci...
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- Hi T., I know you are getting a lot of responses, but I didn't really see one with my exact experience and it might help. Before I had my daughter, I thought I w...
- I too went back to work at 6 weeks. 1. Any pump that you feel is best for you would work I think. I used the double electric pump by evenflo. 2. I started giving m...
- Medela Pump in Style is hands down the best pump. I have spoken to many women and nurses. Also, I froze milk in 4-6-8 oz increments. Once thawed you still have s...
Infant Gas Problems
Asked by K.P. from Los Angeles
on May 13, 2010
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I have a 14 week old baby boy. He is consistently gassy no matter if he has eaten or not. I give him Mylecon throughout the day everyday. He also takes prescription...
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- See a pediatric gastroentorologist- they are fantastic at UCLA!
- Hi KP, Time for a new pediatrician! Sounds to me like he may have reflux which is easily treated with with prescription Zantac or Prevacid. I'm surprised the doctor ...
- My daughter was Super gassy ALL the time! I would joke and tell my husband, "yep, she is your daughter!" but it was getting bad. To the point where it was hurting her ...
Fussy Baby Niece, All Out of Avice HELP!
Asked by I.A. from Spokane
on January 10, 2012
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My younger sis has a baby girl who is 2.5 months old. She is one unhappy baby. My sis come to me for advice and I truly just don't know what to tell her anymore. She l...
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- Chiropractic adjustments have helped babies in my family.
- I would find another doctor. One who will listen to me and my concerns. If you can't find a medical doctor then go to an alternative one like a naturopath Or you ...
- Have your sister take the baby to a chiropractor (one who treats familes). My sister-in-law is one, and she saw a baby that wouldn't sleep more than 30 minutes at a ti...
Formula
Asked by D.N. from Tampa
on April 17, 2007
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As some of you already know from my previous cries out for help, I have a colicky baby with GERD (reflux) who was being breastfed, but now is on formula (to 1-see if i...
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- When you transition from different formulas, do what the first mom suggested and ease her into it. I feel so bad for you and her! I hate that doctor's give the advis...
- I give my baby of 2months infant gas relief drops and it has worked. And i also give him the same formula you give your baby. AND MY BABY HAS A LITTLE RELEX AND THE DO...
- Hi D. - I would try the Enfamil again, but trying mixing it half & half w/the Good Start to see if that helps reduce the crying...if that works, continue with mixing t...
Using Reglan or Domperidone to Help to Increase Milk Supply.
Asked by T.M. from Tucson
on November 4, 2008
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I hate tried everything I know to do. I drink about a gallon of water a day. I pump every 2-3 hrs. I drink Mother's Milk Tea. Even though I picked the bottle other mot...
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- I had some success with Reglan. The lactation consultant nurse practitioner in my OB/GYN office prescribed the medication. The downside was that it causes drowsiness...
- Talk to a lactation consultant right away. If you don't know of one may I recomend Doris she is great and very personable. here is her website; http://www.pump-n-go.c...
- I am currently using Reglan and used it with my first also. I had absolutely no side effects the first time I took it and I noticed a huge increase in my supply. Thi...
Need Help~Question About Enfamil A.R. Formula, Bottles and Possible Acid Reflux
Asked by L.B. from Kansas City
on July 12, 2009
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Hey mamas!!!! I need some help-i am a second-time mom who needs some advice! I have a 8 weeks old little girl who have been having some feeding issues with lately. ...
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- You might want to see if your ped will do an u/s on her tummy. It sounds a lot like my sons' case of pyloric stenosis. The muscle between the intestines and stomach ...
- Some moms do a little cereal in the bottle to thicken it up. With the AR, you might not need that. I also find that mixing it first in another container helps. 2 ...
- When the hole in the nipple was to small, I would heat up a needle on the stove, and poke a new hole or if necessary 2 or 3 more what ever was needed to get the milk ...
