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Breastmilk Storage
Asked by A.W. from New York
on September 4, 2009
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I have a question about breastmilk Im planning to start pumping because i have to return to work next month I have a medulla pump and every time i try to pump its not ...
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- Never add milk to another stored milk, fresh or frozen unless you are combining two bags you pumped together into one to store. Storing smaller quantities is bette...
- You don't mention how old your daughter is but if she's a month or two you wont get a lot because she's not eating a lot. Little babies only eat 2-3 ounces at a time (...
- hi A.. yes, you can put it in the fridge and then add some the next day and then freeze it. it can be stored in the freezer for 3 months. good luck!
Breastfeeding to Formula Question
Asked by M.W. from Kansas City
on October 1, 2008
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So I'm starting school on Oct. 20th and still can't seem to get a good supply of breastmilk pumped and stored for JT when he goes to daycare. I've been pumping inbetwe...
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- My milk supply is too low, and I have had to supplement. I am VERY happy with Similac Advanced with Early Shield. We tried the entire Enfamil line, and my baby had tro...
- I know other mommy's who have the talent to be able to pump on one side while their little one is nursing on the other. This helped increase how much they got because...
- I just weaned my son, and we're doing well with the Sam's Club brand--same ingredients as the big names, but sooo much less expensive! He did do find with Similac Adv...
Need More Milk!
Asked by J.R. from Kansas City
on August 24, 2009
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Hi Moms
I am looking for advice on how to increase my milk supply. I am pumping for my son and used to get about 20+ oz a day and was able to stay about a day and a...
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- I can't say that I have been there done that but close. I got sick while I was in the hospital when my son was born. What I wanted more than anything was a decongest...
- You can try herbal supplements. There is something called "mother's milk" which is a mixture of fenugrek (SP?) and blessed thistle, my lactation consultant recommende...
- Hello J.. I have similar problem with my daughter. Usually I drink milk or eat yogurt.
Frequent BM
Asked by K.K. from Los Angeles
on August 19, 2009
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My daughter is 2 days from her 6 month mark. For 3 1/2 days she's had frequent BMs. Usually she goes 2 times a day, max 3. But she's been going almost every time sh...
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- how many BM is she having in a 24hr period? make sure you are documenting all her BM (color, shape, time of BM, time of last feeding etc). you can request to see a GI ...
- Is she teething? My daughter had terrible BMs that left her bottom almost burnt. She would have full diapers every time we changed her. After the tooth came in, her...
- not sure about the BM, but for the diaper rash, use a good diaper cream to get rid of it, such as Weleda (can buy at Whole Foods and does not have toxins). i am not a...
My 8 Month Old Only Wants Breastmilk
Asked by C.H. from Salt Lake City
on June 4, 2008
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My 8 month old used to eat 2 jars of baby food for breakfast, then lunch, and 2 more for dinner...for the past month or more he will only take my breast. I keep tryin...
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- As long as he is getting enough breastmilk he will be fine! Keep offering foods that he likes unitl he is ready to eat again. Also, it may be that he wants to feed h...
- No worries. My sil has 7 kids and doesn't ever start them on solids until they show an interest at the dinner table. It is usually around 9 months or 12 months. She...
- Don't sweat it. My daughter never and I mean never ate any baby food. She always hated it. So she nursed until she was about 8 or 9 months and then she started, slowly...
How to Breastfeed and Introduce Solids?
Asked by M.K. from Milwaukee
on March 7, 2007
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Ok, I think I must be very ignorant. I thought I knew what I was doing until yesterday. My 6 month old son was not taking a lot of breastmilk in yesterday. I have been...
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- check out www.kellymom.com for some good info at 6mos i was just doing ONE meal, typically at dinner, and always breast first, like an hour before the solids. but t...
- Don't feel stupid to call the doctor when it comes to your child. Yes, breastfeed first then give solids after. I have a 5 month old who I breastfeed full-time. I b...
- If you have questions, my first suggestion would be to contact your local La Leche League. Look online to find a meeting/leader in your area. You can certainly breas...
Sippy Cup Issues..
Asked by J.R. from Kansas City
on January 2, 2009
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Hi ladies. Looking for some suggestions for the sippy cup transition. My youngest daughter never latched so I pumped for her, thus she has only had the bottle. I am...
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- Have u tried the nuby sippy cups? The nipple is like a bottle nipple. http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-83333507685311_2034_119478
- We use the nuby sippy cups that you can get at Wal-Mart for our son. They are close to a bottle and helped him make the transition. Our daughter on the other hand H...
- My advise is to not R. it. My son started a sippy around one year. We used the Born Free bottles (here's their site: http://www.newbornfree.com/), and I switched the n...
Preventing Low Milk Supply
Asked by C.T. from Dallas
on March 18, 2009
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Anyone have ideas for preventing low milk supply before or shortly after birth? Despite working closely with 2 lactation consultants and my son's pediatrician, I didn...
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- Make sure you are VERY WELL hydrated. some allergy meds can also steal your milk. If you are taking anything that "drys you out" overcompensate on the water to make up...
- I too was unable to fully breastfeed my daughter and went through exactly what you did the first time. Now with my second baby we are able to fully breastfeed. Now it ...
- C., try breastea it's GREAT!!! you get it online at www.breastea.com sounds like you have alot of great advice and i jsut want to add a few things that worked fo...
How Much Should My 5 Week Old Be Eating?
Asked by M.H. from Fayetteville
on November 15, 2008
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Hi everyone! I am a new mom and in need of some advice. Ever since my little guy was born he has had latch on problems. I've had two separate lactation consultants ...
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- M., I have been giving my 7wk old 4oz since he was born, but I stop every ounce or ounce and a half and make sure he burps so he won't spit up as much. Some babies ...
- M., Moms nowadays rarely give their infants WATER. And they need water as much as we adults should be drinking lots of water daily. I strongly suggest you give yo...
- You need to contact your nearest La Leche breastfeeding counsellor for help. She will be able to help you with the latching on issues. Giving your little boy a bottl...
Which Formula Tastes Best (More like Breastmilk) for 4 Month Old
Asked by A.S. from Los Angeles
on March 21, 2008
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I am the mother of a 4 month old. I am going back to work in 3 weeks and I am going to try to pump enough milk each day to send to daycare with her. Since I am worrie...
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- A.- i advise not to mix breast milk w/ formula- your breastmilk is precious liquid gold and if she doesn't finish the bottle, you are wasting your milk. i was in the s...
- I gave my daughter enfamil (the gold one I forgot the name) at 6 months and she took it just fine, but some babies just wont drink formula. I have known a couple of pe...
- Nothing compares to breastmilk. Just see what she prefers. If she has been strictly on the boob until now, I would suggest a soy formula that will be easier on her dig...
