Which bottles/nipples for newborns?
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Thanks for all the replies and recommendations. I am hoping I can breastfeed (I am a first time mommy to be, and have no friends or relatives who have done it before, so no one to ask advice from) - I was hoping to pump after a few weeks just so DH and others could help with feeding.
I am planning to bottle feed maybe once a day after the initial few weeks so would greatly appreciate any/all advice.
P.S. Still trying to decide on the right pump to use, so I welcome suggestions.
I am planning to bottle feed maybe once a day after the initial few weeks so would greatly appreciate any/all advice.
P.S. Still trying to decide on the right pump to use, so I welcome suggestions.
somebodyfamous
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Read up on breastfeeding. As a first time Mum, you can get worn down by 'well-meaning' nurses who encourage you to formula feed. Basically breast feeding is about supply & demand - the more you offer your breast to your baby, the more your breasts will create milk.
I actually wish I had bought a pump BEFORE I gave birth - a) to familiarise myself with it b) I needed to up my milk production.
It seems most likely most people pump early on - to build up your milk supply - you can easily freeze the milk and store up so that DH and others can help with feeds. I use Avent Isis Ono or something like that name - it was recommended by Mrs Chee (my lactatioh consultant) - it costs around $1100 (Bumps2babes) or $1500 (mothercare) and has a manual pump AND an electric pump (single).
Recommended sites:
http://kellymom.com
http://www.mother-2-mother.com/
I actually wish I had bought a pump BEFORE I gave birth - a) to familiarise myself with it b) I needed to up my milk production.
It seems most likely most people pump early on - to build up your milk supply - you can easily freeze the milk and store up so that DH and others can help with feeds. I use Avent Isis Ono or something like that name - it was recommended by Mrs Chee (my lactatioh consultant) - it costs around $1100 (Bumps2babes) or $1500 (mothercare) and has a manual pump AND an electric pump (single).
Recommended sites:
http://kellymom.com
http://www.mother-2-mother.com/
Thanks somebody famous. I called B2B, but they are now charging $1500 for that pump, which seems a bit expensive. Do you pump often, or just occasionally? I am wondering if I can just use a manual pump, if I wont be pumping more than once a day.
Did Mrs. Chee work with you at the hospital, or not until you went home?
Thanks for the suggestions.
Did Mrs. Chee work with you at the hospital, or not until you went home?
Thanks for the suggestions.
somebodyfamous
Registered User
I pump 2~3 times a day. Depends how much your breasts is 'pumpable'.
She came to see me at Adventist then saw me the day after we came home.
when is yr baby due? as a suggestiuon, you could see which other local mums-to-be to meet up & get breastfeeding support. check meet and greet section of forums here. :banana:
She came to see me at Adventist then saw me the day after we came home.
when is yr baby due? as a suggestiuon, you could see which other local mums-to-be to meet up & get breastfeeding support. check meet and greet section of forums here. :banana:
somebodyfamous
Registered User
no pumping before birth although you can manually (by hand) express yr breasts before birth and produce colostrum
bottle/nipple
Hi Jaetee. My son now already 21 months but still drink milk in the bottle. Tried giving him with cup but he refused to drink. From birth until now he uses Avent for Milk and Pigeon for water and juices at the later stages. But my Son does not like the nipples with the Rib so i get the round nipples for his pigeon bottles. We do not get the round nipples here in Hk but i get it from Jakarta - Indonesia. But I am really happy with Avent. Its long lasting as well.
Whereas for the pump i have ever bought Pigeon brand but my milk was not enough so i cant breastfeed for long...Sad but no choice as My son always drink more of Formula Milk.
I wish you all the Best for the Breastfeeding...
jaetee said:Which bottle/nipples are recommended for newborns, especially one that will be primarily breastfed (hopefully)? I have seen the Dr. Browns, the Tommee Tippee and the Avents the most - any recs please??
Thanks.
Hi Jaetee. My son now already 21 months but still drink milk in the bottle. Tried giving him with cup but he refused to drink. From birth until now he uses Avent for Milk and Pigeon for water and juices at the later stages. But my Son does not like the nipples with the Rib so i get the round nipples for his pigeon bottles. We do not get the round nipples here in Hk but i get it from Jakarta - Indonesia. But I am really happy with Avent. Its long lasting as well.
Whereas for the pump i have ever bought Pigeon brand but my milk was not enough so i cant breastfeed for long...Sad but no choice as My son always drink more of Formula Milk.
I wish you all the Best for the Breastfeeding...