Recalls: Playtex
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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...
Formula Storage
Asked by T.S. from Chicago
on January 19, 2011
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My son is 6 months old. He has a serious spit up problem and doesn't eat well in general. He is basically very moody with eating. Sometimes he eats 6oz other times he ...
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- With his reflux... I'd seriously look into re-lactating. So many babies are getting 'reflux', GERD and actual surgery sijmply because the Momma didn't start off and c...
- Maybe you should try a different formula, a hypoallergenic one like Nutramigen or Alimentum. It sounds like he is not tolerating his formula, have you considered that ...
- a prepared bottle is good for up to 2 days if refrigerated without being drunk on. Its once they start drinking on it that the '2 hour' clock begins. make multiple...
Poll on Formula....??
Asked by K.E. from Dallas
on April 12, 2007
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I am going to try breastfeeding, but I am very very sensitive in that area and if I can't handle the pain I'm going to do formula. I know everyone has their favorite f...
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- Breastfeeding is hard at first but has lots of benefits once you get over the starting hump. Besides the health aspect, there are simple advantages like not having to ...
- I used nestle good start. I loved it! K.
- I too tried the breast thing and it hurt, but each person's pain threshold is different. I used a pump. the pump if i recall the brand is evenflo, it was battery or el...
Looking for More Info on the DPA Baby Bottle Recall
Asked by B.L. from Chicago
on April 18, 2008
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Has anyone heard about the baby bottle recall? My father called and said that he had just seen the end of a segment on the news about baby bottles being recalled beca...
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- There was also a temperature limit that was unsafe, which makes the dishwasher and microwave bad choices for washing and heating. We always hand washed the bottles (ga...
- If you put the plastic in the DISHWASHER the bpa's are leached the same as if you microwaved the plastic!!! The dishwasher drying cycle actually heats the bottle much...
- I do not know if there was an actual recall, but BPA is a chemical that is used to make clear, hard plastics, and when heated up, it leeches into the formula. There is...
BPA In Canned Ready to Use Formula?!
Asked by C.S. from Minneapolis
on January 15, 2009
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Hello! I am having a mini (okay, moderate) panic attack at the moment. I have been feeding my 5 month old son canned ready to use Parent's Choice (Walmart) formula sin...
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- You're a great Mom! Buy some glass baby bottles and try this quick recipe :) Formula Recipe 1 quart goats milk (Powder...
- Please don't freak out. I spoke to my doctor about this because my daughter is 4 and back when she was a baby there was no concern over BPA. Think of the thousands o...
- Hi C.! I just want to say that you cannot go back. You can only protect your baby from what you believe is bad from this point on. Do not worry about effects that y...
2 Week Old, Formula, bottles...sucking Too Fast than Crying
Asked by J.J. from San Francisco
on June 8, 2010
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I just had my second child. (my daughter is 23 months & now son 2 weeks) This question is for those of you who used formula & bottles from 2 weeks or less on. Which fo...
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- Hi- Here is some info on how to choose nipples and bottles (http://new-vis.com/fym/papers/p-feed3.htm): Characteristics of an Effective Nipple • The nipple fits t...
- I agree with the PP's: You can slow him down if you need to by removing the bottle for a minute or two and giving him time to swallow & breathe a bit. As for the bes...
- Ok, I'm a peer counselor with Nursing Mothers Counsel, and we just had a WONDERFUL presentation regarding a new technique called Paced Bottle Feeding. Not sure why it ...
tBaby Bottles - Recall ??
Asked by J.Z. from Columbus
on April 21, 2010
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Hi there. We saved the bottles (not the nipples) from our youngest child who was born in 2007. We are pregnant with baby # 3 and plan on resuing the bottles but my ...
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- Look at the number on the bottom of the bottle. Don't use #'s 3, 6, and 7. If they are #'s 1, 2, 4, or 5, then they are probably ok. You might want to call the comp...
- I don't think they were actually recalled but the company switched to a BPA free plastic as did most other bottle manufacturers. It's a judgement call on your part, b...
- Hi J., You should replace them and here's why. I work on research related to BPA. If you're old bottles have BPA in them (you know by the recycling number on the ...
Need a Better Bottle...
Asked by D.T. from San Antonio
on December 4, 2007
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I have using the Playtex Ventaire Bottle Stage 1 and they seem to get "clogged" very easily. My 2 months takes FOREVER to drink a bottle. I tried switching to Stage ...
Acid Reflux??
Asked by J.M. from Nashville
on May 14, 2008
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I think my 7 week old son might have acid reflux. He fights back spitting up so hard that it will eventually come out of his nose. I don't think he would be doing th...
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- Hi J.~ If the reflux is really bad he may need some meds and your pedi will advise about that. One thing to try if you haven't yet is to elevate his bed. Elevate on...
- Insist on trying zantac or prevacid. If he has reflux, it will make mealtimes much better!
- My daughter who is now 5 had acid reflux. We took her and had the GI tube to measure how much acid she had and then had her on the prescribed meds to help. The meds ...
Starting Rice Cereal
Asked by J.S. from Phoenix
on September 8, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am starting rice cereal for my breast-fed almost-5-month old. We've tried mixing it with breast milk and giving it to him with a spoon-without much succes...
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- I would try mixing it with plain water. Some babies will get confused if it smells and tastes like your milk but you're trying to feed it with a spoon. It took my daug...
- Just keep at the spoon. He needs to know that milk is in the cup and food is NOT. My understanding is that if the tounge spits it all back out, he's just not ready. ...
- We found that it was impossible to feed my son cereal mixed with breast milk -- it was just far too runny. In (as I recall) pretty much the same proportions, formula o...
