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Comment by Renee Worthington on December 19, 2010 at 10:05am

I've had a lot of success with the Tommee Tippee (Closer to Nature) nipples.  They are much shorter than other nipples and are very soft so my son really likes them.  He refuses to take a bottle from me, but takes that bottle well from my husband or his grandma's. I use all Avent equipment (pumps, bottles for storage and bottle warmer) but their nipples makes him gag so I can't use the bottles for feeding.

Comment by Jessica Mays - Resident mom on December 18, 2010 at 7:32pm

Hi Jen.  I recommend using the Avent nipples.  They have different types of nipples (depending at what age/stage baby is at).  A lactation consultant recommended this bottle/nipple because it closely simulates drinking from the breast and helps with avoiding nipple confusion.

Comment by Jen Baver on December 18, 2010 at 5:49pm

I am still breastfeeding my 2 month old son and would like some advice on what nipples work best when I pump.  I have a Medela pump and bottle set, but my son acts as if he's gagging when we try to give him the bottle.  I prefer to nurse, but there are times when I need to have the option of him having a bottle of breastmilk.  What brands/types has anyone used with success?

Comment by Jessica Mays - Resident mom on December 17, 2010 at 10:03pm

Hi my name is Jessica and am the mommy of 6 month old Caden.  I have been breastfeeding him since he was a newborn.  I love feeding my baby and am so proud to have stuck through it thru the hard times.  It's so great seeing all the moms who have chosen to breastfeed.

Comment by MysticalMom on September 27, 2010 at 7:15am

I'm a breastfeeding counselor through WIC. I always tell Moms "as long as it's comfortable for mom and baby. The World Health Org. (WHO) recommends at least 2 years. In America, we wean our babies sooner than any other country. As far as not BF your other baby, we guilt ourselves enough as parents. Know that you are doing the right thing by BF this child.

Comment by Matilda Mendoza on February 14, 2010 at 8:52pm

Ok. my daughter is 1 year old and I am still breastfeeding her so I need some advice. I am thinking of weening her but I don't know where to start and how old is to old to breastfeed? I tell my husband that I felt guilty about not being able to bf the one child that really needed it more who was born with several heart defects so I wanted to nurse my daughter for as long as I could. At night she just won't let go and she is to attached to me. When I am not around, she cries and looks for me I am glad that I can devote so much time to her now that I stay home but I really want to be able to go out longer without having to rush home to a crying baby who wants her mommy. help and thanks for all the advice.

Comment by MaryAnne K - Resident Mom on January 25, 2010 at 8:23am

One thing that has helped me is, instead of bringing the baby's head to the breast, bring the baby's belly towards your belly. That make the baby tilt their head into the correct position for feeding, and makes latching on much easier. Good luck!

Comment by Phoebe Farag Mikhail on January 25, 2010 at 8:06am

Dear Heather,
Regarding large breasts and latching on, what I try to do is shape my breast and nipple in my hand to make it easier for my baby to latch on, rather than having him try to latch on himself.
Phoebe - Resident Mom

Comment by Heather Green on January 24, 2010 at 6:05pm

Ok I have a few questions and requests for advice from all the breastfeeding moms out there. I have large breasts and my daughter had difficulty latching on. After a week of trying everything and being so frustrated I gave up trying to force her on the breast. However, with her being premature I wanted her to still get the benefits from breast milk. I pumped my breast and allowed her to drink from a bottle every time. The problem was that I started drying up no matter how much I pumped. I was told a few years ago that it may have been the birth control pills my doctor put me on. He had specifically told me that the pills did not affect my milk. But by 6 weeks I was dry as the desert.
I really want to breast feel my baby when he/ she is born. I am only at 7 weeks right now so I have plenty of time to find out everything I need to know but I am a planner and I can not relax until EVERYTHING is settled. Does anyone have any suggestions or tricks for those of us with large chests to make it easier for baby to latch on? Any magical potions to help keep the milk flowing? Anyone ever hear that birth control can dry you up?

Comment by Jamie on January 14, 2010 at 1:38pm

So my daughter is now 6 months old (today in fact) and has been exclusively breastfed up to this point. I have left her with Grandma at various points witha bottle that I pumped, and she hated it... today she started day care and again didnt like the bottle. I dont know what to do! On top of that, I have been trying to pump lately and feel like I am getting nothing! Is it possible that I am not making enough milk anymore? Does that mean I need to start her on formula? Any advice would be great!

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