Archive for 'Feeding'

A must-have item
This is one of the best things we were given for our baby. He was in the NICU for an extended period of time and has to have his formula warmed just right, and this product gets it right each time with the bottles we use. We did notice that it warms different bottles differently - Gerber bottles don't warm as well, for instance - but it works great with the Especially For Baby bottles that we picked up at Babies 'R Us. I have seen overheating occasionally but only if we go over the recommended water amount in the warmer. I wouldn't be able to do without this item. Definitely a must-have for anyone who values their time, especially for those middle-of-the-night feeds.

not for everybody
Useless for refrigerated bottles.But excellent for milk already at room temp....Boils 4 ozs in 2 mins.

don't gave that they offered
I selected one star because I can't select a worse option...

The color of the product isn't the same, and the design is totally diferent too.

I'm disappointed with all the product.

It was a real waste of money

A bit to learn, but the best out there
My wife and I pretty much bought into the Avent kit, including the Express warmer. While the Express isn't a bad warmer, I found it to be an inefficient one. However, on a trip to my in-laws, we needed a warmer there and decided to get an inexpensive one for the time we would be there, enter the First Years Quick Serve bottle warmer. For that brief point that we were there, gone were the days of overflowing the warmer with water in a late night/early morning daze. It really is a fantastic warmer, and takes anywhere from less than half to third less water than the express required and warmed the bottles in less time.

Having sung the praises, I will issue a mild warning. The Quick Serve, much like a new born, requires a little patience and common sense to figure out. Getting the water measurements right is a little trial and error, but we managed to have the formula figured within the first few uses. The chart it comes with was a great starting point, and with only minor tweaking we had our own formula for the bottles we used. A little more water for the bottle out of the fridge, and we of course increased the amoutn of water when we upped our son to 9oz from 4oz.

I have seen complaints that it overheats bags or pouches, but that is to be expected, as the thermodynamics of a plastic bag will allow for greater heat transfer than with a bottle. We don't use bags/pouches, and do not know if this device is recomended for warming them, but if it does, I would again think it is a matter of tweaking the formula.

Inexpensive, fast, water efficient, and easy to use, I highly recomend this warmer and I am anxious to swap out my Express with the Quick Serve, as soon as I can at home.

A must have for new-born's parents if mom is pumping
I had to replace it once after 3 months since it stopped working. Hence 4 stars. But amazon replacement process was a breeze.

We have been using it since the day it arrived and it was very difficult to be without it for less than a week while we waited for the replacement to arrive.

Top Notch, Loved it
The avent breastpump in the only one I have used and I was extremely pleased with it. Very quiet, easy to assemble, comfortable and I was able to pump as much milk as I was producing in about 5 minutes. I actually liked the soft pads and it was a life-saver especially when I was sore. I do not need the breast pummp anymore and I wanted to wait to write a review until I was finsihed. I would definitely recommend this product. I do think that cleaning any breast pump after each feeding can get overwhelming at times but it was easy to clean.

Does the trick
Works just as it's supposed to. I am quite large-breasted and have had no trouble. Not too loud or uncomfortable. Easy to put together. Also, I have the microwave sterilizer which makes taking care of the parts in between uses a breeze. And I just bought some of the Via cups so all my bottles aren't constantly in the freezer. So far, so good!

awesome pump, don't know what i'll do w/o it
these pumps are great. as a first time mom, i didn't know what to buy. i used the medela pump at the hospital and the first week when i took my newborn home, but wasn't too crazy about it. i read a bunch of reviews and decided to give avent a try. i'm so glad i bought these. my baby couldn't latch on properly, and i ended up pumping exclusively, so a good set of pumps is really important. i prefer avent b/c:

1. the hand controller lets you pump at ANY speed you choose
2. they're really comfortable (w/ the medela, i was getting sharp pains)
3. the motor is quiet
4. the motor still works great (i pump four times a day, 20-30min each session, for about 5 months now).
5. the suction doesn't touch the milk directly, so breast milk won't get into the tubes
6. the bag is designed to hold all the parts (motor, cord, adapter while you pump, so it's easy for working moms
7. comes with two 9-oz, two 4-oz bottles, four cold packs, and two insulators
8. the carrying bag is sleek, so you carry it to work and it just looks like a fancy computer bag.

the only thing that could be improved is that the power adapter is too big and heavy. would be great if avent can make it smaller and have the adapter fit right on the plug, so that it'll save an extra cable too. it's not a big deal if you leave everything in the bag while pumping, but if you want to take it out, then it is a bit bulky.

great product
very easy to use... eventhough it may seem like a lot of pieces they are super easy to put together...
5 minutes and i am done pumping ... great way to stimulate more milk...
wonderful product

Never Going Back To Medela!
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I had been reading reviews for the Isis and decided to give it a shot since I was having doubts about my Medela PIS.

The Isis is so comfortable I didn't even think I was pumping (compared to the PIS). The petal inserts are a godsend! I love how the setting options are endless because you can set and re-adjust them as much as you want while you pump. The Medela settings were very limited.

I absolutely love that it is a closed system and milk/condensation will NEVER get in the tubing, which was a major worry I had with the PIS. Now I don't have to worry about mold EVER growing in the motor! I feel confidant in keeping and using the Isis for my future children knowing that it won't be a mold factory if I store it for a while.

Assembly time is about the same as the PIS, but the added bonus being that when I wash the pump parts I can reach every nook and cranny and get them clean. Even after sterilizing my medela pump parts I could still see residue and wasn't too happy about that.

Another bonus being that it is so much quieter than the PIS. I've read that some people wish there was a battery option with the Isis, but using the Isis as a manual is just as effective, and I can say with all honesty that I would prefer the MANUAL set up over the Medela PIS any day.

Needless to say I absoloutely LOVE my Isis and have been using it 2-3 times a day for a few months now and my milk supply is still fantastic!

still being used by my almost-3-year-olds!
I got two of these as shower gifts when I was pregnant with my boy/girl twins. Now they are almost three, and they are STILL using them almost daily. (I never expected that by the time my next baby came along, I'd have to get a third chair because the other two would still be in use!) We use them for lots of messy activities, from finger painting to play-doh. Sometimes all 3 kids sit in these chairs to play with toys with small pieces so the pieces are less likely to be lost. Tip: Get colors you like, because you're going to be taking tons of "first time" pictures in these chairs!

When the twins were little and were still building up their head support, we used the backs and pads, and we put the seats in the semi-reclined position. (The handles that hold the trays are adjustable, so the tray can be positioned straight - horizontally to the floor - no matter what position the seat is in.) We used the 5-point harness to hold them in when they were little, too. They seemed very comfortable just hanging out, propped up in the chairs. Now we use them in "booster seat" mode, with no backs or pads. There is a 3-point buckle for the booster seat, but since we always leave the chairs on the floor, we don't buckle the kids anymore. At this age, they can slip in and out themselves as long as the trays aren't pushed too close to their bellies. They can even wipe their own trays clean, which makes this busy mama happy!

As far as safety goes, the big straps & buckles do seem to keep the high chairs secure on a kitchen chair. If your kitchen chairs don't have a space between the seat and the back, I'm not sure how well these high chairs will work for you, since there is a back piece that sticks out just a little. That back piece slides into the space between your kitchen chair's seat and back, to add extra security - but you might be able to make it work on a chair without that space. We always thought it was most convenient to use the high chairs on the floor, anyway. With that back piece sticking out for balance, we've never had them tip over, at least not backwards.

As far as the "space saver" aspect - I'd say no, they don't really save space, unless you count the fact that they can sit on an existing chair in your house. It doesn't bother us when we're at home, but when we're traveling, it does take up some room when we load all three of these chairs into the van! They're probably easier to move around than a big high chair would be, though - not heavy or bulky at all. It is WELL worth it to have them along at the grandparents' houses.

I think the instructions claim that the trays are dishwasher safe, but they're just a little too big to slide down into the spaces in a normal-sized dishwasher, without hitting the top rack. On the top rack, you'd have to lay them down totally flat, of course. It's best to just expect that you'll have to hand-wash them. Minor hassle.

Long story short, this has probably been the most most-used, longest-lasting gift that I received at any of my showers. They have withstood daily use for nearly three years now, and the kids don't show any signs of wanting to give them up yet. I highly recommend them to any new mom. Well worth the money.

Wonderful Highchair!!
I have nothing but positive things to say about this highchair. It is such a great alternative to a full sized highchair. Since it sits right on one of our kitchen chairs, it isn't taking up any additional space, and our baby is right at the table with us! It is very easy to get a baby in and out of. Additionally, all of the straps are easily removable for cleaning. I wish I had this chair when my older son was a baby, it would have saved me many a stubbed toe!!

Great Buy That Gives You Options
I love this high chair because it's easy to use and store. I didn't want a huge high chair in the corner of my kitchen all the time, especially since we were in the middle of house hunting and had no idea what our future kitchen/dining area was going to look like. With this chair, I can either keep it attached to a chair at our table, or if we have company coming over, I can take it off and store it in our pantry. Reattaching it is as simple as snapping two buckles. Also if my baby is going to spend the day over at grandma's (who does not have a high chair), I can easily take it along. The rest of the features seem pretty much standard on a high chair, and I haven't found anything I don't like about it. I have recommended this too many people and will continue to do so.

The Perfect High Chair
I started looking for a high chair with an open mind. After searching and looking at old fashion and modern styles and all types of chairs this one is the best. Not only for space saving but also for the support it gave my 4 month baby girl who still needed help seating up. We can use it at the kitchen table, dining table and it is very light to carry from one place to another. We all love it!

Happy with high chair
This high chair was just what i needed. It's compact,sturdy,easy to carry,versatile,& easy to clean. I'm very happy with this product. I would buy another one.