Toddler: Medela
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Medela Pump Parts- Reuse Old Ones or Buy New?
Asked by C.B. from Denver
on May 2, 2009
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Hi all-
I am expecting my second child in about 6 weeks! I have a Medela Pump-in-Style breast pump that I used for my last child- totally loved it! I'm wondering ab...
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- I reused all of my Medela pump parts with my second son. I did run them through the dishwasher to sterilize occasionally, and also used Medela steam bags. These shou...
- I plan on reusing all of my stuff for my third time around this fall! But I agrees with one of the posts that I glanced at - to make sure that nothing is getting worn ...
- My daughter was 2 when I delivered my son who is currently still breastfed and I still pump. I have the same medela pump and I just bought new tubing and sterilized e...
Cleaning Wipes for Breast/nipple and for Medela Pump Parts and Storage Bags
Asked by N.B. from New York
on September 30, 2008
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Hi,
I'm stocking up for breastfeeding supplies and wanted to know...
Do I have to use the cleansing pads specifically sold to clean your breast before breastfeeding ...
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- Just wanted to add a note about Lansinoh cream - try to only use it when you really need it e.g. when you first start breastfeeding & when your nipples are very dry. ...
- I breastfed my son for a year, nursing when I could and pumping and leaving bottles for my husband and caregivers when necessary. I really liked the medela storage bag...
- I used the Medela bags for the first few months, and then switched to the Lansinoh because they held more. Both were exactly the same, functionally. Technically, you...
Medela Breastpump Help
Asked by M.J. from Oklahoma City
on January 4, 2007
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I purchased the Medela Pump N Style breastpump to use with my son. He is now four months old and I'm having the worst time with the pump. It's worked wonderfully up ...
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- I had the same problem off & on. I noticed that if I kind of held the cup on real tight while I was pumping this would work. I think if there is any air in there at ...
- I know this hurts, I had that problem too. Does it feel like it has suction if it is just against your skin? You may need to hand express to lessen the engorgement. Pu...
- I used the First Years Breast pump and it was great. Good Suction and not expensive. Also to relieve engorgement, let him suck. Or go take a shower and try squeezin...
Medela Pump in Style Doesn't Seem to Work! HELP, Losing My Milk Supply!
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on November 30, 2006
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When I first started pumping, I used a hospital grade pump that I rented from a place near Prentice. Then I went on a trip to visit family and asked them to pick me up...
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- Hi M.! You ahve gotten some great advice. I used my PIS for 14 months -my son was a preemie and never latched on. What I DID find was that the car adapter for the m...
- I currently pump at work, and nurse at home. This is my second child that I pump with. The first child I mixed formula with the milk, and I lost my milk supply. Thi...
- You might want to look into buying larger shields. I was exclusively pumping for the first 2 months as my son was having difficulty latching. I was getting extremely...
Medela Manual Breast Pump
Asked by C.J. from McAllen
on February 27, 2009
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Hi, we were going to buy an electric, but spent too much on the baby clothes and decor. So now I have this manual one. The baby isn't born yet, but I heard you could "...
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- For me, the manual breast pump was very frustrating and discouraging (it was not the medela). I used a manual breast pump with my first child and gave up on the whole...
- Request a lactation consultant and an electric pump at the hospital. ASAP. Get an electric pump. Rent it (Woman's Work in Houston rents them) or buy an Ameda pump....
- Hi, Just do not give up, get lots of help, cry if it hurts because it will. Don't let non-breastfeeders discourage you. Get in touch with LeLEche they will come t...
Medela Freestyle Hands Free or Medela in Style Advanced???
Asked by K.H. from San Diego
on October 24, 2010
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does anyone know the difference between these? or which is better? thanks!
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- I have an older pump and went to a specialty store so I could try on a hands free bra. I relax more with it because I can focus on something else, not just try to hold...
- I have the frestyle, but never used the hands free option. I found that I got more milk when I sat, relaxed, and pumped without trying to keep the pumps on hands-free...
- Like another poster mentioned, I also used the medela in style advanced with a hands-free bra. I did most of my pumping at work, in my office. The combination of the p...
Looking for a Medela Pump in Style & a My Breast Friend Pillow--anyone???
Asked by D.C. from Chicago
on July 15, 2008
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I'm expecting in late October, & plan to breastfeed. I BF for 7 months with my daughter, & rented a pump from the hospital the whole time. For the money we ended up pa...
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- I have two Ameda Purely Yours pumps that I am looking to get rid of. I had one at work and then kept one at home so I didn't forget. One is the backpack kind and the...
- I'm pretty sure I saw a PIS on craigslist for $100 this week. You can buy all your own tubing and accessories for it.
- D.: The pump n style is a single user pump/ check what is on the medela site about this pump. The hollister/ameda pump is much less expensive and equall...
Seeking Help on a Healthy Menu for Picky 21 Month Olds
Asked by A.R. from Kansas City
on February 19, 2008
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I need help making a menu for my 21 month twins. I think they need more variety but they can be picky. Any ideas on some meals that are easy and they will love?
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- My newly turned 2 yr. old likes chicken nuggets (Tyson only) taco roll-ups (Delimex) the other brands are too spicy. macaroni and cheese (I don't use all of the che...
- Hi A. R I have 21 month old twins too. 1 boy and 1 girl! What kind of stuff do they like now?
- Choose healthy foods that you eat and give them the same foods. Simply put, barring food allergies, you should not have to go out of your way to find foods they like....
Month Old Son Wont Breastfeed
Asked by T.J. from Flagstaff
on September 28, 2009
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My son is 1 month old today. He was 4 weeks early, so we're right about at his "due date" now. We've had so many issues with nursing, and when he was a few days old, w...
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- I had almost the exact same scenario and I had tried all the same things including the consultant with my daughter. Unfortunatly she never latched on. I was able to...
- Hello! I know exactly where you are, because I have been in the exact same situation! Breastfeeding did not work out well with our now 4 year old. I simply did not ha...
- I struggled with breastfeeding my second child. Because I had a good experience with my first I was very determined to stick with it for my second. What really helped...
6 Month Old Won't Take Bottle!
Asked by L.P. from Dallas
on November 20, 2008
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My 6 month old daughter will not take the bottle. I have nursed her since birth and she took the bottle twice(pumped breast milk) now she won't. We have tried medela...
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- Hey L., You're getting a lot of advice on this one and some of it may feel a bit less than friendly. You're doing a great job at being a mom, I'm sure. I've had t...
- When I switched from breast to bottle, my daughter liked the Playtex nipples, but maybe you can try her on a sippie, it's not impossible. Dont worry, eventually she'll...
- You can try the Adiri breast bottle. I have given it to babies as old as 7 and 8 months that refused everything else and they took it. it is shaped like a breast and t...
