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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...
Need Advice from Someone Who's Been There....
Asked by C.W. from Dallas
on December 6, 2011
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Okay, so yesterday my daughters and I were out with my parents. My oldest daughter had her new AVID shirt on so I asked her to take her coat off to nanny and papo cou...
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- I hated, hated, hated my boobs until I FINALLY got to use them for their intended purpose (which is to feed a baby, NOT to entertain the male of the species!) No real...
- I was 22 before I accepted my D cups! Got them at the end of 6th grade! Men (including my husband) still talk to them! Once in a while if it's a guy I don't know, I as...
- I had the same problem, but one good thing about me was I was a tomboy. Big tshirts and sweatshirts......or mens flannel shirts were the norm. That was the only way i ...
Help! 10 Yr Old First Period.
Asked by D.M. from Dallas
on November 3, 2010
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My daughter and I were both pretty prepared for this, but one thing I hadn't thought of was what pads are suitable for little girls? Do any of you moms have some trie...
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- She should never have to explain why she needs to go to the bathroom at school! I like always thin pads with wings I have heavy periods and have not had a problem wit...
- When I was young they had Junior pads, I do only have boys so I have never looked to see if they still do. Good luck.
- hi, I don't have daughters so I really cant say what is good now but I will share two experiences I had as a child that might help, 1. I went straight to the tampon...
Breast Pumps
Asked by R.V. from St. Louis
on February 19, 2008
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Can someone please recommend a breast pump for a beginning mother who has never done this before? My daughter is going to try breastfeeding with the new baby but she ...
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- I nursed both of my children until they were 13 months, working full time and traveling for work once they were 6 months+. The key to a successful "pumping" experienc...
- If she is going to be working she will need a double electric pump. The Medela Pump In Style is one of the best. It is very effective and super easy to use. And it ...
- With my first daughter we rented one - you can get them from most hospitals. I am so glad we did because breastfeeding was not for her. We did it for about 6 weeks ...
Pumping at Work
Asked by K.H. from Odessa
on August 18, 2007
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I am just wondering if anyone out there is a teacher and has tried to pump rather than use formula when going back to work? I will be off for the first six weeks of s...
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- I'm not a teacher, but have pumped for all three of my children at work. You just have to let everyone that you work with know what is going on. People are actually ve...
- You need to talk with your principal and tell them your plan.. Then, you will have to make sure that parent's make appointments when you have time available. Your chil...
- I am not a teacher but when my daughter was born I tried to go back to work and pump. I would go to the rest room and use the handicapped stall and set up two chairs o...
I Need a Bra Tutorial!
Asked by L.M. from Dallas
on December 7, 2010
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I have nursed four babies and am as flat as a woman can be, please don't judge, but I've decided now to have an augmentation (a modest one, I only want what I had in H...
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- I found great bra help... at Nordstrom's. By the sales clerks there. Or try any good department store. GOOD quality padded bras... should NOT get lumpy. I wear ...
- You do NOT need push-ups. Ask me in a private message if you'd like me to expand (heh heh) on this opinion. Browse some of the bras online to see all the kinds of ...
- Just wanted to say that Nordstrom's is the best fitting like many others have said. You can take that info and go to other stores, but they are SO helpful at Nordstro...
Dead with a Headcold and Breastfeeding
Asked by L.D. from New York
on March 20, 2007
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Please, please, please, I have a four month old baby boy and I'm JUST BREASTFEEDING!!! I have a horrible head cold and I can't take any meds (at least that I know of) ...
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- hi L., i just wanted to respond because, even though many say you CAN take robutussin, my gyn, who is very conservative like me where meds are concerned, says not to. ...
- I promote a wellness company. Wellness products. Not sure how fast you could get them but you should look into the products. I use their tea tree oil when I have a col...
- L., Ditto the Playtex drop in with the yellow (latex) nip. What little bottle feeding my daughter succumbed to was from this--and I tried MANY. Hope you are ...
Returning to Work and Breastfeeding
Asked by S.N. from Chicago
on February 11, 2007
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I return to work at the end of the month and have a lot of anxiety about how to manage it all, work , daycare and breastfeeding. Any tips on returning to work ? Pumpin...
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- I never breastfed so I cant help you out w/ that. However, I work at a daycare and can give a little advice. Whatever you do, please do not quit breastfeeding cold...
- Hi S.: I returned to work after my 3 month leave and successfully pumped for another 4 1/2 months. I won't lie - it wasn't always easy - but if you can do it and w...
- Hi S.! First, let me say congrats on your new baby. What a joy huh? That is great. OK, about the breastfeeding and working, and pumping thing. It can be overwhelmi...
Heating Bottles
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on February 14, 2008
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What information have you found out in reguards to Advent bottles? Is it safe to heat them?
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- I read the article on NBC that someone mentioned about the BPA in bottles and ended up buying the Born Free bottles. They work well and my son likes them. I was cons...
- I know you already got a lot of responses to this, but I just wanted to say that the advent bottles do leach BPAs when heated and I think they only need to get up to 8...
- Hi K., I just found this website yesterday as I was looking for BPA Free reusable drinking bottles for myself. It's www.thesoftlanding.com and it offers Bisphenol-a...
Which One to Buy?
Asked by L.H. from Joplin
on May 5, 2009
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I have 3 boys--17, 10, 8--but never breast fed any of them. I am expecting my 4th baby in September and I am very committed to nursing this time. I do want to be abl...
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- I had a Medela (electric) and it was great! I work full time, frequently very long hours, and was able to pump successfully at work for a year. If your work schedule...
- Hi L., I just had my son on 2/10/09 and I too didn't know what pump to get. I didn't pump with my 1st child, I just wheined (sp?) her off once I went back to work....
- I used a medual electric double pump with my first ( don't remember which model) and I HATED it!! I did a lot of looking around with my second child and decided on th...
