Disclosure: I am part of the PTPA Brand Ambassador Program with Philips Avent and I received Compensation as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.
As if on a schedule, Saskatoon got its first real snowfall late in the evening on October 31, as we were heading home from a night of trick-or-treating. And while I’m excited about Baby Cormac experiencing his first winter, I’m also worried about him experiencing his first winter colds!
In fact, he’s had a bit of a stuffy nose the last few days and I’ve been carefully watching to see if his congestion gets worse or if he develops a cough or fever. That’s why I’m so grateful to have the Philips Avent Smart Ear Thermometer in the house!
This thermometer is so easy to use, even on a small squirmy baby. Since it accurately records temperature in just two seconds, I only need a moment to see if Cormac is running a fever or doing just fine. I also like that the thermometer provides temperature in either Celsius or Fahrenheit, since I have an easier time remembering normal body temperature in Celsius.
But my favourite feature of the Philips Avent Smart Ear Thermometer is its Bluetooth capability that lets me connect it to the free Philips uGrow app on my phone! Once connected, I’m able to record and track my baby’s temperature to help me monitor his health. (Handy tip, if the thermometer isn’t connecting through the app, try opening the Bluetooth settings on your phone and searching from there.)
I also use the uGrow app for recording other milestones, including my baby’s’ height and weight, his sleep patterns and even the amount of milk I’m pumping at different times of the day. It’s a handy all-in-one app for both tracking and monitoring Cormac’s growth.
Have a new baby in the house? Philips has a fabulous giveaway that you won’t want to miss! One lucky reader is going to win a Philips Avent Natural Essentials prize pack containing two 4oz Natural Bottles, two 9oz Natural Bottles, a microwave sterilizer, two soothing pacifiers and a bottle brush, an $88 value! Please note that this giveaway may appear on other blogs, and that your information is being collected by Philips Avent and not by Mommy Kat and Kids.
While I’m obviously happy to have this thermometer for my new baby, the truth is that it’s just as useful for my other two boys as well. It’s quick and easy to use, and even comes with a handy chart that lets me know the average body temperature for different ages.
If you don’t currently have a thermometer in the house, now is the perfect time to pick up the Philips Avent Smart Ear Thermometer. The quick readings, accuracy and ability to track your baby’s temperature through the app will help you ensure that your little one makes it through the winter feeling his best!
Philips Avent November Giveaway
jan says
No pumps here.
krista gould says
No never had a pump
Nicole Penney says
I am currently pregnant with my first and plan on breastfeeding and using a pump to help aid in the process.
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
Yes I did, however I found hand pumps didn’t work well and then had a colossal electric pump (mind you this was 40 years ago) which did work. It helped to increase my milk supply and was especially useful when I had a mastitis.
kristen visser says
I did pump with both of my girls. the pump wasn’t that great and it was hard to get milk out but i managed
Janet M says
I onl;y used a breast pump a few times as I couldn’t see to get the hang of it.
angie andrews says
I did use a breast pump a lot with my first born (he was a preemie and had a feeding tube for the first few weeks) so all had to be pumped if I wanted him to have breast milk, I did continue pumping after he was out of hospital as he was extremely fussy. I didn’t really pump with my second and my 3rd and 4th I only pumped when necessary.
Florence Cochrane says
I did not use a breast pump.
Amie Pepper says
I had to use a pump after my first son was born and had to be in the NICU , then for my other two it was easier to pump and feed them.
Anne Taylor says
No, the women in my family are extreme milk producers and we never used a pump.
Bernice says
no i did use one , but i wish i had it would have been easier
Jonnie says
I have pumped with all my babies. It gives me some freedom to roam and gives Dad a chance to feed the baby.
Wendy hutton says
no I did not have a breast pump
Dianne G. says
I did use one if I was going out in the evening. It was just a small hand pump. Not as nice as the fancy electric ones available now.
SHIRLEY says
No, I never had one
Pauline Milner says
I did not use a breast pump as it was not necessary for me. I do know people who use them and think they are great. Thanks for the super giveaway opportunity.
kathy downey says
No,i never had a breast pump !
sarah says
I did at times when I was recovering from my c section. But for the most part no. Thanks!
Leah says
I did use a breast pump when I was nursing, especially at the beginning. It helped establish and then maintain my milk supply, and was great when I needed to go out and give my daughter a bottle!
loriag says
I tried a breast pump but I was not that successful.
Victoria Ess says
I didn’t use one.
Darlene Schuller says
I never head a breast pump.
Treen Goodwin says
I didn’t pump when i had my boys i don’t even recall pumps back then lol , my Daughter inlaws pumps and it works well !
ivy pluchinsky says
No never had one but heard they can be great
Melinda says
I did not have a breast pump.
l p says
didn’t use a breast pump. thanks
Lee-Ann says
I did use a pump a little for my son but I found that he wouldn’t take the bottle anyway, so it kind of seemed pointless to pump much.
Amanda Neilson says
I did. I mainly pumped when I was feeling full. Which wasn’t very often lol.
HEIDI C. says
I had twins both times and my breasts were way too large for painless breastfeeding. So, instead, I used a double pump and pumped for 12 then 18 months.
leana says
I did have a breastpump and it helped me bring in and increase my supply
Chandra O'Connor says
I did, my oldest was a preemie so I had to bring it into the hospital.
Sylvie chiasson says
I want want on wow
Angele Hebert says
Pour mes petits enfants ❤️
Carol Denny says
No I didn’t have a pump
Kristi R. says
Not really, my kids drank straight from the tap.
Sylvie chiasson says
No dont have a pump
Jackie M says
I did pump when I was breastfeeding and it let my husband feed the baby and bond.
Jennifer P says
I unfortunately spent too much on a cheap pump and broke it with my supply.
Amanda Fontaine says
yes, I have used a breast pump with all three of my children. Mostly to just relieve pressure. I have now been nursing since August of 2014 and as of July 2016 I have been nursing two littles.
patricia furlong says
never used a pump
Erika Letson says
Yes, I did. But I didn’t use it very much. It was a manual hand pump and it was a pain to use and wash!
Olivia clow says
Wow this is fantastic to get. I never had one before..I tryed a pump but i didnt like it.
Kim Willis says
I actually really like this bottles, definitely an amazing gift to get
Robyn L says
no I never did
Kate Hearn says
The pump i had with my first kiddo didn’t work well for me. I haven’t figured out what I’m doing this time round…but need to get on it as this one will be here in 2 weeks
Silvia D says
yes, with both. Went great!
nicky says
I did use a breast pump while breastfeeding, I found it a great way to get some milk for baby to drink when I was out of the house.
Christine R says
I had a pump but I wasn’t able to breastfeed.
Jennifer Ann Wilson says
No breast pump for this Momma, but that would have been nice.
Elizabeth Robinson says
I never used a breast pump.