Travel Systems & Convertible Car Seats: Avent
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Playtex Drop-Ins System
Asked by V.K. from Saginaw
on April 1, 2007
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With my 2 1/2 year old, we tried nearly every bottle on the market before he settled on the Avent bottles. They were great, but I'm thinking with the next one (due in...
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- My son would -only- use the platex nursers (with drop ins) for the first 6 months. We used powdered formula, so we just made it to order, and used warm water to mix it...
- V. - I'm currently using the drop-in system and I heat the bottles in a cup of hot water (from the tap). It doesn't take long at all to heat up. I used the drop-ins f...
- V., I had those for both my boys. I used a bottle warmer, can't remember what kind it was though. I poured a little bit of water in it(there was a seperate measuri...
What to Get
Asked by S.C. from San Francisco
on May 8, 2009
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I have no idea what I need and what's the best for my buck. Can any experienced mom out there help me.. Car seat, stroller, best pumps, cribs, I have no idea what el...
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- There's a book called Baby Bargains (by Denise and Alan Fields) that was an invaluable resource for us. Its very helpful - grades most major baby products like car sea...
- When it came to my first daughter seriously nothing was too much. I wanted everything regardless of friends telling me their oppinions. This is what I got and this is ...
- Carseat: Spend the money on a Britax--they're the safest AND the most comfortable AND the easiest to use. That said, skip the "infant" carseat/carrier thing & go str...
Recommendations About Various Baby Gear Products
Asked by C.T. from Dallas
on March 20, 2008
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I'm looking for opinions about best strollers, carriers, car seats. I am pretty much clueless. Light weight seems good to me, but I don't even know if that's an issu...
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- Ok I JUST went through this! I used the Graco car seat and stroller. I also got a "snap and go" a frame stroller that the carrier snaps into, VERY lightweight. That...
- Hi! Congratulations! The only thing that I would add is to advise you to check consumerreports.org for all kinds of great information. I used Graco and then Britax ...
- Hi C., Congratulations! Yeah for mommies over 40! :) I would suggest that you do some looking on the web and find some things that you like. When you do, then check ...
Need Info on First Time Flying with 2 Yr Old
Asked by B.H. from New York
on April 16, 2008
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Hi Ladies, Me, my husband and 2yr old son are flying to Florida next month and I was wondering if I need to bring his car seat onto the plane, I really dont want to br...
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- go to onestepahead.com and buy the airplane vest. This way if you hit any turbulence he won't fly off your lap - that's what I did - never take a chance. I checked m...
- It really depends on your child. I flew when my son was 2 1/2 and he was excellent without a car seat. But my son is a very good boy and isn't hyper. On the other h...
- Hi there! I'm sure you'll get a lot of responses on this one... My family and I travel a lot, we've done it since my first daughter was 2 month old (I have two girls ...
BPA And Breast Pump Preference
Asked by S.J. from Milwaukee
on April 13, 2008
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Reading a couple other posts on here recently is making me wonder about a few things. I'd LOVE some thoughts and info from you moms out there!
1. Avent bottles ap...
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- hello, I exclusively pumped with my two children and LOVED the Medela backpack pump in style. Check out ebay for a retailer that sells them sealed new in the box - A L...
- i have used both and HATED the medela pump-in-style. the avent was much better in terms of comfort, let-down, etc. i was left bruised by the medela! also the avent ...
- I used a Medela pump, and loved it. I used it daily for a year, and it wasn't until the very end (thankfully), that it finally wore out. I definitely felt that I got...
Best Bottles
Asked by R.B. from Raleigh
on April 24, 2010
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Dear All,
I am pregnant with my 3rd & there are so many more options on the market. I used Avent bottles last round but hear that the Dr. Brown's and the Tommy T...
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- The new Avent bottles (they started making them in 2008 I believe) are BPA-Free and while that's a good thing, they actually leak. Badly. You can open the top up and...
- Well, it's been years for me and I used the Avent to and LOVED them. But all of my friends swear by Dr. Brown's.
- I was a breast feeding Mom as well, but when I needed bottles I used the Playtex drop ins. Less cleaning and less work. I know when you're nesting you start worry...
Breastpump
Asked by M.S. from New York
on November 18, 2006
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Can anyone give me their opinions/recos on a good breast pump. I want to buy the Isis Avent Duo w/IQ but was told that the medella one is good also. Any other brands a...
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- Hi! Just read your message. Check out www.naturalfamilyboutique.com/?L. You'll find the Whisper wear breast pump there. You can get it in a single or double pump. ...
- I didnt try different pumps but I hit it on the nose with the first one the medella I had the handheld one but im pretty sure the double one works just as good
- JUST got done pumping with my Medella, and open this email :) anyway, I have nothing but RAVE REIVIEWS to pass along about the Medella... though it's expensive I know,...
First Time Mom- Baby Shower- What to Ask For.
Asked by S.B. from Gainesville
on February 13, 2010
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Hello moms ! I am 5 months pregnant, and have no family here. I have had the same job for 4 years, and my supervisor at work is dead set on throwing me a baby shower. ...
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- Register for what you'd like to get for your baby! If people aren't comfortable spending a certain amount, they won't! Make it a wide range of items. High chairs and b...
- First of all, remember regsteng for a baby is alot of fun!!! Put the basic stuff on your registry....bottles, pacifiers, onesies, towels, blankets, hangers, the littl...
- Gift certificates are appropriate. Small items like baby blanket and bath items; and especially items for MOMMY...slippers, bathrobe, a coupon for take-out, a babysit...
Baby Gear Advice
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on January 3, 2009
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Hi!
I was wondering if you could give me advice on the newest baby gear. I gave most of my baby gear away 6 months ago(after my 4th child). Now surprise...I am ex...
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- hi and congrats! my favorite baby gear item was the kangaroo korner fleese pocket sling. easy for mom and dad to use. baby easy in and out, in all different carrier...
- Congrats!! I hope this helps. I LOVE to purchase strollers. I think its my addiction.LOL. Saying that I do not not like the Bugaboo or the Silver Cross. They take...
- I second Judith on the Ergo! Worth the money, and maybe you could find one slightly loved online...we even got it at Be By Baby--they have a sling class that is $15 an...
BPA Free Bottle Recommendations
Asked by T.M. from Chicago
on July 20, 2008
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With my first baby I used Avent bottles, but now with my next baby on the way, I have learned more about the importance of Bisphenol-a (BPA) Free bottles. What are yo...
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- Hi T., I would recommend either the Born Free bottles or the Playtex nursers. The Born Free are BPA free. I use the playtex nursers and have really liked them. The ...
- Skip the worry about plastic and use glass. I used them with my daughter and NEVER broke one. They are made from tempered glass and is not easy to break. You can by th...
- Hi! I know that they make BPA free bottles for Dr. Brown's. My friend bought those. Yet, they are not easy to find (and they did not exist when I had my son at first)....
