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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...
Sanitary Pad Comfort for 11 Year Old Girls
Asked by J.L. from Oklahoma City
on June 8, 2008
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I have an 11 year daughter who has friends that are already getting their period. My friends moms are having a difficult time finding pads or tampons that are comfort...
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- My best advice is to get all the small packages of every different pad you can along with Midol and Pamprin, a heating pad or bottle and some chocolates. Everyone has ...
- i got mine when i was 10 years old, and i always used the thin Always maxi's they were as comphortable as it gets,lol. Until i could use tampons correctly.
- My daughter started when she was nine. Back then, either Tampax or Playtex actually made a Juniors tampon, specifically designed for younger girls' bodies. I don't kno...
11 Year Old Period Problems/questions
Asked by E.P. from New York
on May 12, 2011
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My 11 year old daughter has been getting her period regularly since last august. Her schedule seems to be regulating itself to about every 24 days (ugh!). Other than...
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- Dejavue! The only difference between your daughter and me is age. I started when I was 13, 5'2," and 90 lbs. (No not anorexic - I actually ate a lot. I used to eat hug...
- I would recommend changing the pads more frequently which a just a real pain but less embarrassing than bleeding through. This is what I have to do on my heavy days.
- Tampons would be a good next step... try to get the slim line ones in super. Teach her to change them about every 5-6 hours, or upon waking overnight.
Bra Question 12 Year Old Help!!! = )
Asked by T.R. from Las Vegas
on November 24, 2009
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Well, this may be a little weird, but I am the kid in this scenario. My mom keeps bugging me about bras, and I wear a sports bra, but she thinks it is outgrowing me. I...
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- Hi T., If you think sports bras are most comfortable, I think you just need to get a bigger size. Don't switch to underwire cups if you don't want to. Sports bras...
- I think your mom should get off your back and let you wear what you want, it's your body. I don't know how receptive your mom is, but just let her know that you unde...
- You definitely need a regular bra now! My daughter and all her friends starting wearing them around 11. Go the girls section at Target and they have a lot of options.
My 10 Year Old Got Her Period Today...
Asked by V.P. from Dallas
on July 17, 2009
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I knew it was coming, and we had spoken about it several times this year because I'd seen other signs of development. She seems OK with it... a little embarrassed, bu...
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- Everyone is different. I started when I was 13. I told my M. from the beginning that I wanted to use tampons. The thought of a pad grossed me out. That is just me. ...
- Oh the joys of becoming a woman....like your daughter, I also started my period when I was 10. I distinctly remember my mother asking me "So do you want to use tampons...
- Just want to put this out there - another option is the diva cup (www.divacup.com). I've been using it since January, and I LOVE it!!!! Does encourage a familiarity ...
11 Year Old Using a Tampon
Asked by M.E. from San Francisco
on July 12, 2010
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My 11 YO is on a swim team and would like to swim while she's on per period but is finding a tampon to be hard to use. I can't think of any alternatives that could us...
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- My 15 yr old has used tampons since she started her period around 12. She used Playtex slender for a long time and a couple months ago, I could not find them so I...
- i agree with the mirror suggestion. the little diagrams on the instructions don't mean much until you see it for real. also, perhaps she could practice using a lubric...
- Get her a tube of KY Jelly. Just the regular non warming stuff is the best. Lube the applicator before having her try it. Also, try the name brand ultra-slim tampons. ...
Tampons or Pads for 13 Yo
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on July 25, 2010
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My twins are cross country runners. One started her period over summer and I am sure the other will soon follow. While I know it would be easier for them as athletes,...
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- I have an idea. If she tries and likes tampons, instead of brown paper bags or clear bags, have a handy roll of black or blue plastic doggie bags (from pet store) or ...
- In terms of comfort, if she's a runner, tampons would be great. You could experiment with pads though, as there are so many on the market and one might work out well. ...
- Have you looked into reusable menstrual cups? I have used the Divacup (www.divacup.com I think) for several years. It's a washable silicone cup that works like a tam...
11 Week Old Refusing Bottle -- Go Back to Work Next Week!
Asked by H.F. from Chicago
on February 7, 2010
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My daughter is almost 11 weeks old and exclusively breastfed. We first introduced the bottle about 2 weeks ago and she took the first one no problem... however, nothin...
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- had the same issue.... some kids will never like bottles. I was freaking out before I went back to work too. my son still (this is months later) does not easily take a...
- i would suggest the aventi bottles. that's the only kind my daughter was able to get my grandson to drink out of when she went back to work. something else though it...
- Have you tried any latex nipples with these bottles? Nowadays most of the bottles come with the sillicone nipples, but latex really stretches and moves more like a br...
BPA In Canned Ready to Use Formula?!
Asked by C.S. from Minneapolis
on January 15, 2009
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Hello! I am having a mini (okay, moderate) panic attack at the moment. I have been feeding my 5 month old son canned ready to use Parent's Choice (Walmart) formula sin...
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- You're a great Mom! Buy some glass baby bottles and try this quick recipe :) Formula Recipe 1 quart goats milk (Powder...
- Please don't freak out. I spoke to my doctor about this because my daughter is 4 and back when she was a baby there was no concern over BPA. Think of the thousands o...
- Hi C.! I just want to say that you cannot go back. You can only protect your baby from what you believe is bad from this point on. Do not worry about effects that y...
My 2 Month Old Won't Take a Bottle Anymore
Asked by G.L. from Dallas
on August 7, 2009
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I had a little girl on the 30th of May and have been breastfeeding her since then. I am a school teacher so have had the summer off and have been breastfeeding on dema...
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- Maybe she doesn't like the formula? Are you pumping yet? I am not sure how long you plan on breastfeeding, especially since you are going back to work, but I rented ...
- G. -- perhaps it's what's IN the bottle..have you thought about pumping and having "the good stuff" in the bottle? Maybe that would persuade her.. On the pumping iss...
- Hi, My daughter did the exact same thing at the same time. I was getting ready to go back to work and she was 2 months old. I tried lots of different bottles and my...
