How to pick a formula?

Hi everyone. I’m 39+5 and trying to prepare as best I can. It’s important to me to bottle feed and my plan is a combo of formula and breast milk. I’m not sure how to pick a formula? In a perfect world I’d like to use Kirkland formula (for obvious reason$ ). But my question is how do I pick which formula to use? Do I just buy one and try it? Do I start with gentle? Anyway how do I do it?

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u/icecream42568 — 19 hours ago

[ab] Trying to prepare for postpartum and bottle feeding. Help!

Hi I’m 38.5 weeks and starting to panic. I have pretty much everything I need for baby but I’m panicking about what I need for myself. I don’t want to over purchase or anything but I’m debating on things like a robe, tucks pads, post partum panties or diapers (for me), baby brezza for formula feeding. Idk what I should or should not get can someone please help

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u/icecream42568 — 11 days ago

[ab] how to size up postpartum

I was a size 4 before I got pregnant and I’m due in a few weeks. I have literally no pants that fit me rn other than like my husbands clothes and the few maternity shorts I bought. My looose fitting clothing from pre pregnancy still fits but obviously
Tight shirts, shorts, etc don’t fit. Not planning on buying more maternity stuff because it’s so short term but I obviously won’t fit into my size 4 summer stuff post partum. I’m wanting to get a few pairs of comfy lulus and some knix panties so that I don’t have to stress to much about having a few items to wear postpartum.I’m uncertain what size to buy. For context the big changes have only been my chest and waist, other than that I’ve stayed relatively the same.

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u/icecream42568 — 15 days ago

[ab] Edmonton-Royal Alex c-section

I’m wondering if anyone can tell me about their experience getting an elective c section at the royal Alex in Edmonton?

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u/icecream42568 — 27 days ago

[ab] crib mattresses

In my search for crib mattresses I’ve found a few that are very reasonably priced. I’m wondering if this is a “too good to be true” situation where the mattress is utter garbage or if there’s simply not as much mark up because they’re from legit furniture stores instead of baby stores.
The two I’m looking at are:
-The ada mattress from the brick and
-The Simmons beauty rest firm mattress from Leon’s.

I’ll post the links in the comments. I’m having trouble hyper linking this post.

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u/icecream42568 — 28 days ago
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[ca] light and easy fold stroller for Liing.

I’m looking for a light and easy fold stroller to live in the back of the car. Post c section consideration has me thinking my Cruz is too heavy for me to lift in / out constantly

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u/icecream42568 — 29 days ago

[ca] 4moms bassinet/ uppa baby help

Hey there I’m wondering if anyone has had any success dealing with UPPAbaby since they took over 4moms. I’m really disappointed that my sleep bassinet started clicking and when I reached out to support I didn’t get anywhere. They said it’s out of warranty and they have no replacement parts in Canada. I’m really disappointed they told me I need to replace the whole bassinet and that it’s not covered under warranty anymore so I’m out of luck.

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u/icecream42568 — 1 month ago

2009 ford escape- rear wiper motor

Glass was smashed out and I got it replaced at a glass shop. They couldn’t reattach the rear wiper because it was damaged. I’m hesitant to spend more on a wiper I barely use on a car that’s close to the grave. Can I buy a sheet metal plug and put it in there?

u/icecream42568 — 1 month ago

[ca] small travel stroller for liing?

I have the UB Cruz for my big stroller but I’m wondering if anyone can recommend a smaller travel base stroller that I can put the liing on for quick trips in and out of the car.

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u/icecream42568 — 1 month ago

Best lemonade in the city?

Well Edmonton is 3am and I’m pregnant and can’t sleep. But also it’s 3am so I can’t go buy lemonade. So in the mean time please tell me where you think the best lemonade in the city is? Bonus points for whatever reason I want some sort of blue (????) lemonade? Idk I don’t understand cravings but anyways please chime in on lemonade so I can go get some tomorrow.

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u/icecream42568 — 2 months ago

[ca] Are bottle washers worth it

First time mom to be here. I’m trying to balance being prepared without over consuming. I was considering buying a bottle washer (the mom cozy one is on sale right now!). I’m planning to pump and bottle feed / supplement with formula as needed. I’m wondering what other moms experience with bottle washers were like?

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u/icecream42568 — 2 months ago