Warmer & Sterilizer: Ameda
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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...
Glass Bottles and Covers
Asked by J.J. from Chicago
on October 14, 2008
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Hiya moms!
I am wanting to switch to glass bottles with my next baby but have a few questions maybe some can answer.
1. Do they clean well in the dishwasher?
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- Hi J.! I second the advice to wash them in hot soapy water with a bottle brush that you use only for that purpose. The instructions generally have you boil to steril...
- I jsut saw this product on another website this morning. I have never used glass bottles and I know nothing about the product, but it's worth looking into. http://...
- We got some evenflo glass bottles from a friend just recently and my daughter found the nipples - even the newborn ones - WAAAY too fast flowing for her. We also trie...
Best Baby Bottles
Asked by L.M. from Knoxville
on August 4, 2009
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I have a two week old that is a wonderful breast-feeder. I am wanting to introduce a bottle that is most like the breast so dad can feed if necessary. Do you have su...
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- L., My son took right to bottles while breastfeeding. We used Medela. He didn't seem to have any trouble with them. It is easiest if someone other than you give hi...
- I agree with the other moms on here that suggested Avent. I had a colicky infant, and these bottles were by far the best at reducing air intake. They now make them BP...
- The Breast Flow System is closest to the breast. It is a double nipple system so he has to suck on it just like th breast for the milk to come out. This is the bottl...
Need Advice on Breast Pumps and Bottles
Asked by H.C. from Reading
on February 5, 2008
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I need some advice on buying a good breast pump and also bottles that don't leak. My first pregnancy I was given an Ameda breast pump from a friend and it died after a...
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- I rented a hospital grade double pump for 6 months and was happy with it. I think it was a Medela. This was for my second and (planned to be) last child and my first...
- I have a professional that worked great for me. No leaks and great suction. If you supply is low due to the medication. You may need pomp that pomp constantly like ...
- I was given a Medela single electric pump from a friend that hardly used it. You can sterilize all of the parts so it was fine and I figured worth giving a try. I am a...
BPA Free Bottles (Namely MilkBank and Breastflow)
Asked by B.C. from Chicago
on February 4, 2009
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Hi Mommies!
I'm nearly 20 weeks pregnant with my second baby and will breastfeed again. It was a wonderful experience with my first and I'm so proud of myself for ...
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- I've never used breastflow or heard of milkbank BUT am on my fourth month of breastfeeding and am using the good old playtex nurser (you know the ones with the disposa...
- I don't know anything about those particular brands of bottles, but check out www.safemama.com for a "cheat sheet" of BPAfree bottles/cups. Great resource.
- I still love my Avent bottles! Babies 'R' Us will still exchange your old bottles for the BPA free versions. You need to take the entire set (bottle, ring, nipple, a...
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...
Questions About Breast Pumps
Asked by H.S. from San Diego
on November 16, 2008
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I have a lot of questions about breat pumps. I will have to return to work about 6 weeks after having my baby so I will need to pump my breastmilk. I have heard that t...
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- Hi H., I have the Medela pump in style advance and I've been very happy with it. I haven't had a problem with finding bottles to fit the pump. I have 3 different ty...
- I've been back to work for a month. I love the Medela! The hospital recommended it. They also said don't start pumping until your supply is regular (about 3-4 wks). ...
- Hi, Do you know if you want an electric or manual pump? I'm using a manual pump - Avant, which I find is really effective. It's a little bit fiddly to start with, bu...
Comparing Breast Pumps
Asked by M.T. from Dallas
on March 31, 2009
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I had a Medela with my second daughter and loved it. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of letting a friend of my sister use it and I never got it back. But even if I...
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- M., get your breast pump back all the plastic pieces that touch any milk are all replaceable and much cheaper than buying a new pump (I think it's $60 for the whole du...
- I did check and Medela uses all Bis-A free parts and storage bottles. I would check and make sure all plastics used in the Ameda are Bis-A free too.
- AMEDA PURELY YOURS!!!! Yes ! That's what I used with #1, and that's what I'm using this time. www.healthchecksystems.com has the best price and no shipping. It als...
Need Opinions on a Good Breastpump for Going Back to Work.
Asked by K.G. from Chicago
on February 12, 2007
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Hi... I will be going back to work on April 1 and would like to start pumping now so I can have a small supply and then I will continue pumping probably three times wh...
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- Just a note-I'm not sure which model I got, but I bought a Medela pump that was a bit too basic and I could kick myself! When you are a new mom and need to set aside ...
- Hi K., I have the Medela PIS Advanced, and love it. I also got it for a geatly reduced price online in January - $228.00. www.lactationcare.com. It arrived 3-day...
- I rented a pump from our pediatrician's office for $1/day and it was the hospital grade pump and worked awesome. You really want to find one that works quickly - I k...
What Breast Pump and Bottles/nipple Combination Works Well?
Asked by L.R. from Dallas
on September 22, 2006
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Dear Mamasource Moms: There are so many different pumps and bottle/nipples on market, I'm wondering what you recommend. I think, but am not sure, some pumps work be...
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- I loved my Medela pump in style. It was fast, comfortable, and convenient and came with bottles that you could use to feed. You may wish to speak with a lactation co...
- I had a pump in style. I liked it fine. I will say that I tried the playtex bottles for the same reason you said-less cleaning. I decided that the environmental effect...
- Whatpump you use has no effect one way or the other on what bottle you use. Your baby will be the one to decide which bottle works best for him or her. For a young i...
