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Which Formula Is Best?
Asked by H.R. from Dallas
on March 12, 2007
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I am considering weening my child but don't know which formula is best. We typical eat all natural foods at our house. If it could be purchased in bulk at Sam's to s...
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- Find out if your baby's doctor has some samples that you can try. My doctor has several different brands in her office.
- Ask your pediatrician's office. They'll give you samples of what they have so you don't waste money on formula that your daughter will end up not liking.
- Considering your question was which formula is best, not whether or not to continue to breastfeed, I recommend Enfamil Lipil with Iron. Using formula is a great way t...
Breastmilk vs Formula: Finances?
Asked by M.A. from Lubbock
on September 1, 2010
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Ok mama's. I'm 36 weeks pregnant with my first baby, and I still can't decide whether or not I want to breastfeed. I'd always said that I would strictly be a formula...
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- Some ways I saved money on formula.. bought at places like Sam's club or Costco.. Sign up on line at manufactors web sites for money saving coupons.. buy powdered vrs...
- I formula fed both of my children since I was physically unable to breastfeed. I am really irritated with all the breastfeeding moms you assume because you formula fee...
- So I dont really have an answer but what it sounds like you need to do is price out the formula and find out how much you would use for 1st year of life, then match th...
My Milk Is Running Out! Help!
Asked by J.F. from Chicago
on July 9, 2008
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I have a 3 1/2 month old. I have been breastfeeding with no problems. I work 3 days a week and try to pump twice when I'm at work. I haven't been getting as much mi...
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- The more you supplement the less your body will produce. If you can, try pumping more at work. I know... hard. And when you are home on the weekend, have marathon fe...
- The best way to stimulate milk production is to nurse/pump more often. If this can't be done at work, then try increasing your production over the weekend-as soon as ...
- You should contact La Leche League. They will usually even come to your home if necessary.Hope this helps.
Breastfeed or Not?
Asked by S.!. from Boston
on July 12, 2011
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I have lots of questions about breast feeding...I am 17 weeks pregnant and already have 2 boys, an 8 and a 5 year old. Both of them were formula fed, and we had no iss...
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- It hurts in the beginning but moms can get through it. It gets easier and eventually doesn't hurt. It seems like the first month was the hardest. You can breastfeed...
- In the beginning breastfeeding can be very painful. After nursing both of mine I have to say it is not for the faint of heart LOL. It can take a lot of blood sweat a...
- Hi there - you've got a ton of responses and this is clearly a hot topic! I highly recommend that you & your husband take a breastfeeding class. Yes, have him go too, ...
Milk Supply Dwindling with 9 Month Old
Asked by E.C. from Peoria
on February 27, 2009
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I have been exclusively breastfeeding my 9 month old daughter since she was born. I've worked full-time since she was about 3 months old, and I pump 2-3 times each day...
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- Dear E., My son was around 10 months when my milk supply started going down. I couldn't supplement with formula because he wouldn't take it. I instead turned to inc...
- I had a slowdown at 6 months, and managed to continue bfeeding until 1 year. I did the herbs too - fenugeek, mother's milk tincture, drank tons of water, ate oatmeal,...
- I have a 9-month-old as well and am exclusively breastfeeding. My supply has gone down as well, but it seems to coincide with how much she is drinking. Do you think th...
Breastmilk Problems
Asked by J.H. from Burlington
on January 26, 2007
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I am determined to breastfeed my daughter but I am having a hard time peoducing enough milk. I am so frusterated. I don't understand why my body is not just making eno...
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- I couldn't produce _any_ milk and found out I had "hypoplastic breasts" - the medical term for not enough milk ducts. I felt horrible and it was so traumatic we chose ...
- I have a similar problem with my son. He seems to be a typical high need baby. Always eating, always wanting to be held, always crying with expectation if one of tho...
- My best advise would be to do what women did before formula and breast pumps. Back in the days if you had a milk production problem and could not afford a milk nurse,...
Returning to Work and Now Have Decreased Supply
Asked by B.S. from Cleveland
on March 16, 2009
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First of all, I apologize for the length of my post. My son is now 8 weeks old. I returned to work at 6 weeks post partum. I am breastfeeding my son and sometimes hav...
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- First, let me tell you good job! Being a mom is work and such a wonderful blessing and you are doing great :) With my daughter, I breastfed for ~3 mos. She was in t...
- I had the same problem last year. My son also slowed down weight gain, and my physician wasn't worried about it. I also ran out of frozen milk, and began mixing bottle...
- First off, GREAT FOR YOU FOR GIVING YOUR CHILD HUMAN MILK!!! There is nothing that even comes close to being healthy for your child except milk designed esp for him, ...
Breast Pumps
Asked by J.T. from Knoxville
on June 26, 2007
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I have been using the Meleda breast pump during the two months since my son has been born and I also used it with my daughter who is now 3 years old. The problem is t...
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- I had a medela but I also had an AVENT hand pump. I LOVED it. It was much quieter for me to use at work. You don't have to continuously pump it either. You just pu...
- Hi J.. I used the Ameda Purely yours. You can find it at Burlington Coat factory or google online and see if you can find a store close to you . I found mine on eba...
- most hospitals will rent you one, but they're ugly and look like tool boxes and it's certainly not a Medela. There are places that will rent them out you'll just need ...
Breast Pumps
Asked by C.O. from New Orleans
on August 27, 2006
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I am a mother of a darling 2 year old boy, and am trying to conceive again. My heart is in providing breast milk until my children are at least one year old. The pro...
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- My daughter was not gaining enough at 10 wks old. She weighed 12 pounds and was 10 at birth. I have implants and was using a nipple shield, so either could have caus...
- I had the dual Medela and it was great, really quick. On the lack of milk, I didn't lactate as well with my first child as I did with the second. Our living situation...
- The Medela pump is supposed to be one of the best available. However, several lactation consultants have told me that pumping is not as good as the real thing. The pum...
Pumping Schedule?
Asked by S.D. from Boston
on March 4, 2008
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My daughter was two weeks late and now I am due back to work sooner than I would otherwise like which means I have to start pumping now so I can continue to make sure ...
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- HI S., congratulations on your wonderful new girl. I went back to work after each child at 6 weeks and was able to breastfeed them all, and pump for when I was at ...
- Hi Sara - before i went back to work I pumped an hour after I fed my son for about 10 minutes and it seemed to work well. It is just enough time for your body to prod...
- Hi S., Congratulations on your new baby girl! My son is 4 months old now and the time just flew by so fast! I went back to work 3 weeks ago and am now successfully ...
