Guest guest Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 bras--whatever fits and is cheapestnipple ointment--motherlove nipple ointment unless she had antibiotics and then it is the one for diaper rash and thrush though really, i mostly use coconut oil nursing pillows--none. lucy lady cave dweller never owned a pillow. can't take them to the mall.pumps--depends on the whybottles-depends on the why and the age of the baby but i rarely recommend them in general as part of what a new mommy needs -- Pam MazzellaDiBosco, IBCLC, RLCBirthing & Beyond, Inc.Labor Support and Lactation Consultant Services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 I discontinued recommending use of gentian violet a few years ago because of the risk of toxicity. I do recommend virgin coconut oil, and other approaches but no longer gentian. Just my .02. > > Hi Everyone, > > Just yesterday I gave a mom information about Jack Newmans' APNO > cream and was feeling a little jittery about the liability. For > those of you who give information about products like Gentian Violet > for thrush and APNO cream, do you also carry the products? I'm > wondering if it would be practical or even ethical to carry the > ingredients for APNO cream with me - as well as a handout with > references - on consults. > > I appreciate your time and thoughts on the matter. > Warmly, > McCoy, IBCLC > Best Beginnings Breastfeeding Support Svcs. > Placerville, CA > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 I refer moms to this website for nursing bras. It was a wide selection of sizes, prices, and they give a details on sizing and support. http://www.breakoutbras.com/ Warmly Elaine Sent from my, very fine line between " hobby " and " mental illness " , iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Hello, Karinda. My favorite pillow is Boston Billow. It is filled with beads and is extremely flexible. (Because of the beads, it is *not* safe for propping a baby in a sitting position like the Boppy.) I can plump it up for a tall mama or tiny baby. I can flatten it for a short mama or a larger baby. I can tuck some of it under mother's elbow/baby's shoulder, and move the rest of it out of the way so baby's bottom is lower than his head. I know not every mother needs a pillow. It isn't necessary with laid-back nursing. But I find that laid-back rarely works with the babies in my office. These are usually babies who had stressful (often, hospital) births and have numerous problems going on. They often can't nurse properly. These babies don't want/can't make it work to do laid-back nursing. Providing support under baby and/or mama's arm can help mother relax instead of supporting all of baby's weight, and then she can position baby better, and often listen to suggestions better too. As to bottles, I agree that not all babies can use the same shape nipple. But my preferred type for most of the babies is small-based nipple with long round shaft. The cheapest of these in America is Evenflo Classic, slow-flow of course. If the store is out of Evenflo's, then Gerber makes a similar nipple. However, if you buy the Gerber bottle-nipple combination package, the nipples are munchkin, and look perfect for the mouth of a 3-pound premie. I tell mothers to buy the replacement nipples for these bottles, because for some reason, they make the replacement nipples in a normal size. Doesn't make sense to me for the company to do that, but they do. Even buying the replacement nipples, they are still much cheaper than the Dr. Brown bottles with the same shape nipple. Dee Kassing However, when you have a mom who really wants to buy everything she might possibly need, what are your favorite general products, best recommendations for: bras nipple ointment nursing pillows pumps bottles or any other starter gear for the mom who plans on getting it all? I typically recommend following instincts, comfort, and individual preference, but I also find that some mamas really wanted to be pointed towards certain products??? Thanks, Karinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Pam said: "can't take them [pillows] to the mall." Absolutely true, but I also talk to mothers about making it work with what you have. Such as, depending on the height she needs, push her diaper bag (laid flat or folded over or whatever height works) or purse under her elbow or a wadded-up receiving blanket under her forearm or wrist. I talk about alternatives because, you're right, she feels like she has to stay home if she has to take half the house with her whenever she leaves. I don't want her to feel confined to her house. And, as to bottles, I also don't recommend them when talking about what mom should be getting before the baby is born. I should have specified that in my previous post. I talk about bottles when we need to supplement (of course, I talk about alternatives too) or mom is asking about returning to work. Dee Kassing Dee Kassing bras--whatever fits and is cheapest nipple ointment--motherlove nipple ointment unless she had antibiotics and then it is the one for diaper rash and thrush though really, i mostly use coconut oil nursing pillows--none. lucy lady cave dweller never owned a pillow. can't take them to the mall. pumps--depends on the why bottles-depends on the why and the age of the baby but i rarely recommend them in general as part of what a new mommy needs-- Pam MazzellaDiBosco, IBCLC, RLCBirthing & Beyond, Inc.Labor Support and Lactation Consultant Services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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