Toys: Ameda
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Advice of Buying a Breast Pump
Asked by A.K. from Tampa
on September 28, 2009
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Where can I get a good breast pump without paying an arm and a leg. I like the Ameda and Medela but both of very expensive. In the long run it will be cheaper to buy...
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- hi A. my advice is to purchase used. all pumps nowadays are made to where cross contamination is near impossible to take place. As i have mentioned to others on thi...
- A., the milk does NOT go through the machine. the only parts that touch you or your milk are the breast shield, the membrane, and the bottle. these can all be steri...
- Check out craigslist.com or ebay. I was able to get a Medela Pump in style for $99. I used the tubing and pumps that the hospital provided (for free!) and sterilized...
Breast Pumps
Asked by J.D. from Bloomington
on March 30, 2011
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I'm looking for advice on the best breast pumps. With my previous pregnancy (over 5 years ago) I used one of the medulla brest pumps, which worked great, but I really ...
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- I've got a Medela Pump In Style (the backpack one) that I'd be happy to part with. I was going to sell it on Craigslist anyway. $75 is my asking price. I used it ma...
- My Medela Pump N Style was the best $279 I ever spent. Worth every penny. I bought it 7 years ago and still going strong on fourth kid. Don't know what it costs these...
- I know that some people get creeped out by this, but you could buy a used medella. Short of a hospital grade pump, they are the best. You could buy all new tubing an...
Get over It??
Asked by A.E. from San Antonio
on May 14, 2007
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I'm considering renting a breast pump instead of buying one. However, I have to admit I'm not completely comfortable with the idea of using a pump that has been used b...
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- Never had to use a pump, neither of my girls would take anything except my breast - but considered renting one if I could ever get them to use an artificial nipple. ...
- I spoke with 2 lactation consultants who had no vested interest in either selling or renting me a pump so that they would not be biased. Both told me to get an Ameda....
- I used an electric one and I rented it. Theres no point in buying one if you arent having anymore kids. The sanitation really isnt that big of a deal cause you can put...
Safe Baby Bottles?
Asked by K.B. from Boston
on April 10, 2008
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I'm having my first baby in May and am planning on breastfeeding, but still would like to have some bottles in the house. Recently I have been hearing a lot about BPA...
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- Playtex drop in system doesn't have the BPA in the plastic liners. You cannot put them in the microwave or use boiling water. I just use lukewarm water for my formula....
- Here's another link for you about safe plastics for baby bottles and other items: http://www.iatp.org/iatp/publications.cfm?accountID=421&refID=77083
- Medela has some BPA-free plastic bottles, look for the purple stripe on some of their packaging, not all. all the playtex drop-ins liners (bags and shaped drop-ins) a...
Breastfeeding/Breastpump
Asked by C.S. from Pittsburgh
on March 5, 2008
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Hello Moms!!
I am seeking advice on a couple of things. I have a 2 1/2 year old son and I am expecting my second around the first of April. I breastfed my first son...
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- I breastfed my twins for 9 months while their older brother (19 months older) was running around. A few things I found worked were: 1) Distract, distract, distract. W...
- I know how difficult it is to breastfeed a newborn with a two year old still needing the attention. I did it with the help of a supportive husband. I also found expl...
- I agree with lots of the ladies, medela rocks! Borrowed, ebay'd or new, its the best investment. When I bought mine (5 yrs ago and still working like a champ) it was ...
Baby Supplies - What Saved You Money and Time
Asked by C.Z. from Omaha
on September 26, 2012
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i know this question was asked not long ago and was somewhat different.
I am going to my SIL baby shower in November and I am wondering what would save her the mos...
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- Brain dump: I did not have a boppy but I used my mini snoogle for both myself and my infant. Socks for infants in winter, yes. Shoes, not really. Wipes warmer...
- I would love Robeez shoes, a Lug diaper bag, and a snuggly warm car seat cover so I wouldn't need a snowsuit. All very practical and wonderful items.
- cloth diaper service saved most time and money and was just wow!! But thats in SoCal:(. Not sure if have something similar near your SIL. other OMG gifts were a la...
Glass Bottles
Asked by N.V. from Boston
on February 28, 2008
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I'm just wondering if anybody out there use the Evenflo glass bottles. I noticed there is a new glass bottle out called "Born Free" but they are so pricey! My main c...
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- Hi N., I used the Medela pump storage bottles to freeze my breast milk- they are a bit small(80mL), but they are made of the safe FDA approved plastic (look for #5 on...
- I know that you can freeze pyrex glass. Just read what the labels say before you buy it. Remember to thaw glass in the frig, so that the change of quick temps don't c...
- hi there. Let me see if I can help. First of all not all bottles made from plastics are bad for your baby. Only the ones containing "polybicarbonate" are. In other...
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 ...
Help! New Mom to Be Looking for Advice.
Asked by M.B. from Toledo
on July 31, 2006
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I'm looking for any advice and recommendations from all of you moms out there. This is our first child and I'm not sure which items I should buy or avoid. I'd particul...
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- Hello M.! Last year we too welcomed our first and I was exactly in your shoes! We didn't know where to begin! I relied on advice from everyone. We spent so much ...
- A book that really helped me alot was 'What to Expect When You're expecting'
- Hi Mindi - I can't give you anything definite about stuff, but some generalities. I've seen bottles out there that are advertised specifically for babies that sw...
IT'S TWINS! ???'S!!!
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on August 10, 2011
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we have just found out that we are pregnant, I went in for an u/s so they could make sure everything is ok & we saw two heartbeats!! it's twins!!
we have 3 childre...
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- Hi there! I am only about 27 weeks pregnant with twins but have spent that whole time reading. Main advice I have read on breastfeeding twins is just to spend the firs...
- CONGRATULATIONS!!! My SIL has twins and she loved her double-snap & go stroller. If you have a decent budget, I'd go for one when they are very little, and then ...
- congratulations! i just had my twin girls 7 weeks ago. i'm currently using 2 boppies to breastfeed but finding it difficult to keep them both level and so i just ord...
