Signs & Symptoms: Born free
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Avent or Born Free Bottles???
Asked by D.G. from San Diego
on December 22, 2009
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I am due to have my 2nd baby in January and I can't decide which bottles to use. I will be breastfeeding as long as possible but will still need bottles. I used Aven...
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- Born Free, hands down. My daughter became a totally different baby with these bottles. Less spitting up (she spit up a ton), slept better. I have a new one on the w...
- I use born free and my little man had bad gas until I switched to them, never tried avant but am very hapy with bf!
- i think you should be conderned about plastics and should use the glass bottles.
Has Anyone Tried the Born Free Variable Flow Nipples?
Asked by T.I. from Fort Collins
on May 4, 2008
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My boy-girl twins are now 9 weeks old and we are looking toward replacing the slow flow nipples we have been using. I am not sure they are ready for a faster flow (ho...
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- The variable flow nipples are sort of pain to deal with because you have to look carefully at the nipple each time it goes in your babies mouth and line it up accordin...
- as far as knowing when to switch to a faster flow, i usually went by the guide on the nipple package that says what age it's for, unless my baby indicated that he was ...
- I use born free as well and my 5 month old is using the #2 nipples currently. I agree with the others though that you will see signs that your baby is ready to move u...
Replacing Old Nipples?
Asked by G.S. from Chicago
on February 9, 2008
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My sitter attributes a leaky bottle to old nipples. What's the general lifespan of nipples? Does it change based on type? Does it change based on how you wash it (dish...
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- I had problems with the AVENT bottles, but learned they need loosened about a quarter of a turn after they are tightened. It helps, try it before investing in new.
- i dont think it is the washing but rather the chewing that wears them out. yes your sitter is correct, they can wear out so that they are pretty leaky. My daughter l...
- Geraldine, when my boys where little i used to boil their bottle nipples or put them in a diswasher so they got very clean, but with this i found they "wore" out qu...
My 13 Month Old Is Picky, picky...picky!
Asked by M.S. from Portland
on July 21, 2009
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My 13 month old little guy is ALL boy, except for his eating habits. Ever since he's realized he can eat what mommy is eating (to a point), that is all he wants. But...
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- Imagine yourself suddenly in a place where all food was novel, all flavors unfamiliar. Wouldn't you long for the comfort of your favorite foods? Bland, soft foods appe...
- I had good luck with yogurt or fruit smoothies at that age with my daughter. She was transitioning from breast milk (never took a bottle), so i didn't have to try and...
- i am so glad you wrote in. my son is also 13mths and doing the EXACT same thing. the only difference is the sippy cup. jake does drink a sippy but it took a long time ...
Proper Storage of Milk
Asked by M.B. from Rochester
on April 2, 2008
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I have been debating pumping for the past 5 months of 7. I am leery of the plastic and it's 'phthalates' and other garbage that is newly discovered in it. Now, I have ...
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- Hi I wanted to let you know that there is a system with playtex nursers that will attach to a pump using their dropins. If you can't find it email me and I have one un...
- Hi, just so you know Medela bottles are BPA free as well (same as born free), so I dont think there is a problem sterilizing them! Pumping nto the bottle, and then fr...
- My SIL recommended Medela bags specifically because you can pump direcly into the bag. I think you have to position the bag similar to a bottle-liner. I just hated t...
Breastfeeding and Bottle Nipples
Asked by G.S. from Chicago
on February 22, 2008
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Moms, how do you know when your baby is ready to move up to the next size (stage 2) in nipples? Does that affect breastfeeding? When my daughter was born, we had to su...
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- I breastfed my daughter until she was 6months. When we were out, she drank pumped breast milk from a bottle. We used Avent bottles and the nipples are sizes N, 1, 2,...
- Geraldine, I think you may be needlessly worrying yourself. If your daughter is happy with the bottle when you give it to her,why change the nipple? I tend to go b...
- I did move my son up in nipples, but only when I saw he was having problems or was impatient with the bottle. (he would try the bottle and suck on it for a few minute...
Ear Infection and Water?
Asked by K.E. from Phoenix
on September 13, 2009
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My 27 month old son has had about 4 or 5 ear infections in the past year and the doctor mentioned tubes the other day when we went in for more antibiotics. My husband ...
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- At the first signs of an ear infection, I just heat a couple whole garlic cloves in some extra-virgin olive oil. I allow it to cool to body temp and then place a coupl...
- Hi Karen, I am a Chiropractic Physician in Tempe on Southern & Rural. My focus is prenatal care, women, and children. I see many children for ear infections and hav...
- Where are you located? I work for a female chiropractor here in Phoenix, that is very good with kids and happens to know alot about kids getting ear infections as well...
Bottle Causing Him to Spit Up?
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on May 1, 2008
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I have a 3 month old son whom I have nursed since birth. He has had very little bottle feedings and even then, it has been breastmilk that I have pumped. Well, I had...
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- I can only respond to the diet part. I gave up all the dairy and milk to see if that helped and it didn't and on my own I found out that my baby quit throwing up her...
- Hi K., I went through this with my son for 3 years! The prevacid never worked for us. But We finally jsut fed him small amounts at a time and let it sit for a bit an...
- It is possible that the bottle is making things worse because he's likely eating much faster. Also, have you considered your diet in terms of reducing his reflux issue...
Fever Seizure with No Infection...
Asked by R.L. from San Diego
on May 7, 2008
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Hi everyone. On Friday my little guy had his first ever fever seizure. Scariest thing! He's 19 months and a joy. He had no symptoms on Friday. Nothing was wrong. Fri...
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- Hi R., Try "labtestsonline.org" or "wikipedia.org" Those should be a help. Other than that, take your baby to another Physician. And another--if necessary. Good L...
- A siezure from a fever has more to do with the temp than an infection. Maybe he is getting a tooth. The spike is the cause of the sieze. Maybe you mom in law knows ...
- My best friend's son has had a sudden fever for a few days, then developed oral herpes. Carefully check the inside of the mouth for sores? (This has finally convinced ...
Breast Pumps/Bottles
Asked by S.S. from Saginaw
on January 14, 2007
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I have decided that instead of breast feeding this next child, I am going to use a breast pump. I used a breast pump with my first son, but it was a manual. This time ...
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- S., I could either tell you from a Nutritionist/Dietitian point of view (which is what I went to school for) or from my personal experience. Or maybe alittle bit of...
- Dr. Browns were great. My daughter did great with them. Cleaning the bottles is kind of a pain. My daughter is now 8 months old and I wanted to change bottles and sh...
- try adri.com I have also used advent and dr browns
