Whole Family: Myself, Playtex

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Fear of Tampons (And Ruining a Vacation)- Probably Tmi

I'm so embarassed to even be writing this, but I know you guys will be able to offer some help. I wore tampons when I was a teenager and in early 20s. I pretty much stopped using them then just because I didn't like them and preferred pads. After I had my DD, I was told not to use tampons for 6 mos due to medical complications from childbirth. No problem since I didn't like them. Well, now I'm 40 so it's been just about two decades since I've used them. So my problem. We have a long saved for and rare vacation planned to Hawaii, and in...

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Playtex Drop Ins

Anyone out there use playtex drop ins? How do you feel about them? I am considering trying them for baby #2 thinking that it will be less cleaning of bottles (hubby is not much help!). I will likely use a few different brands of bottles (like dr browns and avent in past.) If you have used them, can you mix the formula and water in the pouch itself or do you have to premix the formula then put it in the pouch? Just curious, thanks!