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Question for Moms: Pack N Play, Breast Pump, Bottles
I have a bassinet and crib.
The crib goes in her nursery. The bassinet can be used either in MY room or in the Living Room (where my mother sleeps on a futon. Her choice!!). I was thinking about getting the 5 in 1 Pack N Play that has the full sized bassinet AND changing table. What do you think? I read good reviews on it. http://store.babycenter.com/product/...IIQ?sku=201390 Also, I'm thinking I would REALLY like an electric breast pump. Here's the one I'm looking at: http://store.babycenter.com/product/...IIQ?sku=200546 The question is, do I REALLY need the breast pump? I'm just not sure. If I'm here to breast feed, is it necessary? I don't want to use a manual pump AT ALL! Another question: If I'm breastfeeding, why do I get bottles? I'm so confused. Thanks in advance, for your help! ~ Carol Ann |
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Question for Moms: Pack N Play, Breast Pump, Bottles
Carol Ann wrote:
The question is, do I REALLY need the breast pump? I'm just not sure. If I'm here to breast feed, is it necessary? I don't want to use a manual pump AT ALL! Are you going to be there to breast feed 24/7 for a full year (or for however long you breast feed)? I think it's safe to say, a breast pump is going to be needed at some point. Another question: If I'm breastfeeding, why do I get bottles? I'm so confused. Your child may get sick and need some pedialyte at some point? |
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Question for Moms: Pack N Play, Breast Pump, Bottles
"Carol Ann" wrote in message news:wjR0c.434524$I06.4912315@attbi_s01... I have a bassinet and crib. The crib goes in her nursery. The bassinet can be used either in MY room or in the Living Room (where my mother sleeps on a futon. Her choice!!). I was thinking about getting the 5 in 1 Pack N Play that has the full sized bassinet AND changing table. What do you think? I read good reviews on it. We use our playpen as a portable crib when travelling. It didn't get used at all the first year we had it, except to store bedding. But it has been useful for car trips to friend's houses. Also, I'm thinking I would REALLY like an electric breast pump. Here's the one I'm looking at: http://store.babycenter.com/product/...IIQ?sku=200546 That's a good one. The question is, do I REALLY need the breast pump? I'm just not sure. If I'm here to breast feed, is it necessary? I don't want to use a manual pump AT ALL! It may come in handy for when/if you work, or if you plan to go out for the evening. Babies often BF frequently, at least in the early months and during growth spurts. If you want to go out for more than half an hour during cluster feeding time, you'll want to have something for the baby. The babysitter does not usually have boobs filled with milk, so you will need to pump or supplement. Another question: If I'm breastfeeding, why do I get bottles? I'm so confused. You'll need them for the milk you pump for when you go out without your baby. |
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Question for Moms: Pack N Play, Breast Pump, Bottles
"Carol Ann" wrote in message news:wjR0c.434524$I06.4912315@attbi_s01... I have a bassinet and crib. The crib goes in her nursery. The bassinet can be used either in MY room or in the Living Room (where my mother sleeps on a futon. Her choice!!). I was thinking about getting the 5 in 1 Pack N Play that has the full sized bassinet AND changing table. What do you think? I read good reviews on it. http://store.babycenter.com/product/...IIQ?sku=201390 I'm not a mom, but I am an aunt! My SIL has one of these and brought it to our house when we babysat for a weekend to use as a crib. It worked really well, seems to be of good quality construction, and must have been comfy 'cause she slept really well. Also, I'm thinking I would REALLY like an electric breast pump. Here's the one I'm looking at: http://store.babycenter.com/product/...IIQ?sku=200546 The question is, do I REALLY need the breast pump? I'm just not sure. If I'm here to breast feed, is it necessary? I don't want to use a manual pump AT ALL! Another question: If I'm breastfeeding, why do I get bottles? I'm so confused. Thanks in advance, for your help! ~ Carol Ann Like I said, not a mom, but I just wanted to say, whatever you do, don't do a yahoo search for "breast pump rent". I tried it to get some info on renting vs. buying, and the vast majority of hits were porn! why put porn under breast pump rentals? weird... Amy |
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Question for Moms: Pack N Play, Breast Pump, Bottles
Also, I'm thinking I would REALLY like an electric breast pump. Here's the one I'm looking at: http://store.babycenter.com/product/...IIQ?sku=200546 The question is, do I REALLY need the breast pump? I'm just not sure. If I'm here to breast feed, is it necessary? I don't want to use a manual pump AT ALL! What's wrong with a manual pump? I purchased an electric Medela pump, which was loud and painful to use, and yielded very little milk. I had heard wonderful things about the Avent Isis manual pump and invested in that one, it was SO much better. I had control of the suction and it was quiet and much more comfortable to use. I only pumped at first to give DH a turn to feed the baby, but that only happened once and then we both realized that breastfeeding was just better. I was also paranoid about if I ever *had* to be out of the house for an emergency situation and didn't want my son going with nothing to eat. I always had a few ounces of breastmilk in the freezer for that occasion (which never came up). Also, once he started cereal I used the breastmilk to moisten it instead of formula or juice or water. We didn't really use bottles much until he was older. - Jen |
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Question for Moms: Pack N Play, Breast Pump, Bottles
"Shena Delian O'Brien" wrote in message news:YqR0c.94866$Xp.422379@attbi_s54... Carol Ann wrote: The question is, do I REALLY need the breast pump? I'm just not sure. If I'm here to breast feed, is it necessary? I don't want to use a manual pump AT ALL! Are you going to be there to breast feed 24/7 for a full year (or for however long you breast feed)? I think it's safe to say, a breast pump is going to be needed at some point. Not necessarily. I hand-expressed about 15 oz of milk back when Gwendolyn was a newborn. It's still in the freezer, reaching the end of its useful life. This has not stopped me from going out (taking the baby) or going out (leaving the baby with daddy immediately after a feed, gone for up to 3 hours). He has never actually had to feed her, although he once had a bottle ready and didn't use it (the day I had my Essure/sterilization procedure done). Another question: If I'm breastfeeding, why do I get bottles? I'm so confused. Your child may get sick and need some pedialyte at some point? Breastmilk is better for a baby than Pedialyte. Breastmilk is medically considered a clear fluid. And it tastes better (and is thus more likely to be consumed) - have you ever tasted Pedialyte? It's naaaaasty. I don't know. My older daughters carry bottles around and drink water out of them because...I have no idea why, none of them really ever had bottles as babies. The baby has never had one. The only thing I use them for is for storing Victoria's blenderized liquid food. Which I hope Carol Ann will never have to deal with. The truth is, you will probably not *ever* truly *need* a bottle, provided you can get breastfeeding solidly established, and provided you do not need to be away from the baby during feeding times. You may WANT some. They do make good toys, anyway. --angela |
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Question for Moms: Pack N Play, Breast Pump, Bottles
"Carol Ann" wrote in message news:wjR0c.434524$I06.4912315@attbi_s01... I have a bassinet and crib. The crib goes in her nursery. The bassinet can be used either in MY room or in the Living Room (where my mother sleeps on a futon. Her choice!!). I was thinking about getting the 5 in 1 Pack N Play that has the full sized bassinet AND changing table. What do you think? I read good reviews on it. http://store.babycenter.com/product/...IIQ?sku=201390 Also, I'm thinking I would REALLY like an electric breast pump. Here's the one I'm looking at: http://store.babycenter.com/product/...IIQ?sku=200546 The question is, do I REALLY need the breast pump? I'm just not sure. If I'm here to breast feed, is it necessary? I don't want to use a manual pump AT ALL! Another question: If I'm breastfeeding, why do I get bottles? I'm so confused. Thanks in advance, for your help! ~ Carol Ann Unless you live miles from shops then I'd hold off on the pump, or for some reason you plan on having someone else feed the baby frequently a manual pump will be enough.( oh I just read you don't like them....any reason?) They are quuiet compared to an electric one.If you find later you need one then go and get one, you may never need it. I found my avent isis as good and more comvienient than the electric one I hired form a chemist shop. Much easier to lug around of I had to pump away from home. As for the play pen/ change table... unless you do alot of travelling or will be spending alot of time at other peoples houses not nessesary. I have an simple travel cot with no change table set up at my mums house ( over 100klms away) as she minds DD 2 days a week for me, we just use a towel on the floor or bed to change her.My DD sleeps much longer in her travel cot and loves it. As for bottles maybe just have 1 or 2 on standby for if someone has to feed the baby for you in an emergency, you can always get more later if you need them. Its fun buying all the stuff first time round, you will find though with gifts and such you'll end up with too much stuff..at least there is ebay for when your finished with it all. Alissa |
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Question for Moms: Pack N Play, Breast Pump, Bottles
New York Jen wrote:
Also, once he started cereal I used the breastmilk to moisten it instead of formula or juice or water. This is my plan with the milk I've pumped so far. I'm freezing in 60-ml (2-ounce) quantities and I've now 1.2 litres in the freezer. :-) -- Brigitte aa #2145 http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/joshuaandkaterina/ http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrow...elected=782084 "Readers are plentiful; thinkers are rare." ~ Harriet Martineau |
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Question for Moms: Pack N Play, Breast Pump, Bottles
Carol Ann wrote:
Also, I'm thinking I would REALLY like an electric breast pump. Here's the one I'm looking at: http://store.babycenter.com/product/...IIQ?sku=200546 The question is, do I REALLY need the breast pump? I'm just not sure. If I'm here to breast feed, is it necessary? I don't want to use a manual pump AT ALL! Another question: If I'm breastfeeding, why do I get bottles? I'm so confused. You only need bottles if you're going to feed your baby formula or EBM. Given that you're going to be around most of the time, I can't fathom why you'd want to spend so much more money on the PIS rather than just getting the Avent Isis. It would more than do the job for a *lot* less money. What is it about a manual pump that you don't like? I think it's much more convenient to have something that's totally cleanable (and sterilizable) and that doesn't need batteries. For the amount of pumping I do (not much), I'd rather get the Isis and spend the extra money somewhere else! Frankly, there's not that much difference in using a manual pump vs. an electric one (and sometimes it's nice with the manual pump that it's essentially infinitely adjustable in terms of speed and suction). As far as whether you need one, that's a very personal choice. Even if you're exclusively breastfeeding, some would say it's handy to have a pump on hand for engorgement (to relieve the engorgement slightly either for your comfort or to make it easier for the baby to latch on). If that's all you want to do with it, I *sure* as heck wouldn't spend the money on the PIS! Beyond that, the only reason you need a pump is to express milk to feed the baby. There are a couple of reasons you might want to do that: 1) Heaven forbid something happens and you are unavailable for some period of time (illness, injury, etc.). 2) You need or want to be away from your baby more than an exclusive breastfeeding relationship will permit and therefore someone else needs to be able to feed the baby. It's worth spending a little time thinking about this. If you want the option to give the occasional bottle in the future, you should probably offer the first bottle in 4-6 weeks, assuming breastfeeding is going well. Otherwise, there are decent odds that the baby will refuse the bottle and just won't ever take one, which means you'll have to be there for every single feeding. Personally, I'm around for the overwhelming majority of feedings, but after a few months I start occasionally wanting to do something here or there sans baby that takes long enough that someone else will need to feed the baby. I find it nice to have the flexibility to be able to do that, so I make it a priority to introduce a bottle early enough that there's a high likelihood of success (and then I've always been able to keep the baby "in practice" with only a bottle or two a week after that). Other people don't mind being always on call, but to me, a year or so is a loooooong time to never be away for more than an hour or two ;-) Since I'd rather not introduce formula in the early months, that means having a pump to express milk. (Actually, some women get very adept at manual expression, but I've never had good luck with that.) Best wishes, Ericka |
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Question for Moms: Pack N Play, Breast Pump, Bottles
V wrote:
Like I said, not a mom, but I just wanted to say, whatever you do, don't do a yahoo search for "breast pump rent". I tried it to get some info on renting vs. buying, and the vast majority of hits were porn! why put porn under breast pump rentals? weird... Most search engines allow you to put quotes around words that you definitely want grouped together. Next time, try putting quotes around breast pump, and that will probably make a HUGE difference. (unless you're using Google, which has gone downhill in some ways over the past couple of years) |
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