Personal Story When I first started pumping, I had no idea how to handle breast milk. The 5/5/5 rule was a lifesaver and made everything so much easier to remember. Here’s what worked for me: For formula, I found it best to store it using the 1/1 rule: 1 hour at room temperature and 1 […]
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Personal Story Introducing the bottle was such a relief! Someone else could help taking over the feeding task! When I started bottle feeding, I followed the recommendation to wait until my baby was at least four weeks old. On my registry, I had included large 8oz bottles with level 1 flow nipples. However, I soon
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When I first embarked on my breastfeeding journey, I was completely clueless about how to pump. Terms like flanges, let-down, and expression modes were unknown to me. I had no idea how long I needed to pump or the differences between the modes. Thankfully, my insurance covered unlimited sessions with a lactation consultant. She walked
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What Size for the Pump Flanges Should You Choose? Selecting the correct flange size for your breast pump is crucial for comfort and effective milk expression. When I first started pumping, I made sure to choose a pump that met all my needs for efficiency, portability, and comfort. I chose Spectra S1. Read more about
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I personally chose to use a hospital-grade pump, and I’m glad I did. Especially if you choose to keep up your milk supply and want to wake up during the night, you want the job to be done quickly. My criteria were: portable (so I can pump in bed or in the car without looking
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The article below addresses actively breastfeeding moms. Introducing bottle feeding while you are actively breastfeeding can be a crucial step in your baby’s feeding journey. Whether you plan to return to work, share feeding duties with a partner, or simply want some flexibility, knowing when and how to start bottle feeding is important. Here’s a
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I decided not to buy a milk warmer. I didn’t want to wake up several times in the middle of the night to warm up milk while my baby was screaming. So, I started giving her cold milk, and to my surprise, she didn’t mind at all. This decision saved us a lot of headaches
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