rofemiguwa:


I read to my daughter and sing to her too. I got this pinkfong app on my fone with colourful display of stories and songs. It catches her fancy,i do sing along and read along.. I also got her singing books.
I wanna get her more simple lettered colourful books.
I will check out broad street anybody know any other place in mainland i will appreciate.
She is 3months plus.


Can i start giving her abidec n codliver drops now

I want to say "probably no need to give any multivitamin for now" but I've learnt from the other thread to give generic answers . Every one tends to tell me not to give multivitamins in the breastfeeding stage (unless you know you don't eat properly/healthy). But sample others' ideas.
Books, they used to sell under the bridge at Ojuelegba and at Yaba busstop, but those guys got chased away. Maybe start searching from there...

Please help out.
Could it be diarrhoea. My ds of 4mnths poops 4times daily since Monday. He:s teething, reduced temp (pcm did that) and his stool has seeds like melon n watery.
Thanks as u reply.

rofemiguwa:



She is 3months plus.


Can i start giving her abidec n codliver drops now

If u r on EBF, u can hold on till 6 months. As per d cod liver oil, I stopped it when he stated eating fish (Titus).

enkaydewdrop:


Hey ma'am.. . I'm sorry for the late reply. I got in touch with the hospital and they said 7 weeks is not late, but they do immunisation only on Wednesdays, and you have to pay before hand, then they'll get yours, as they don't store vaccines in the hospital...

So, if you're free, I think you should go and pay today or tomorrow morning, so your babe can have the vaccine on Wednesday morning (they said it'll be too late by 8 weeks) ... it's #8,500...

#Cheers...

Thnks alot we've gotten it

Zheemub:
Please help out.
Could it be diarrhoea. My ds of 4mnths poops 4times daily since Monday. He:s teething, reduced temp (pcm did that) and his stool has seeds like melon n watery.
Thanks as u reply.

cc: soonest, babythug, Liftedhands, onegai, helovesme, Zaynie.

@contem2011, for me I give goldenmorn as from 2 years but I know mamas that start from 1 year.

*** I hope my answer won't be used against me oo ***

@Ahnie, they get bored easily sha. Later she will start accepting pap and the bread and tea again.

@zheemub, watch it and keep him hydrated. When they are teething their pooh tend to be more frequent and watery because of excess saliva swallowed. If it gets more than this, you can take him to the hospital.

gud afternu mothers in d house, av bin following this trend for months nw during my pregnancy, am happy to announce dat I put to bed 12days ago although tru cs, am a ftm and my 12day old has bin stooling/pooing too frequently lyk 3-4times per day pls mothers is it normal d poo is lyk melon/egusi am worried pls help a ftm

Mamas God will keep blessing us even in this reccession,meanwhile I've downloaded the pinkfong app already and we r at it.I tried buying one last month,the cheapest was #2500 at a bkshop in pH.when he flings it away I tell him I don't blame him at all but sometimes he likes to turn the pages with speed,he'll be one on 9/9.
Our Lo's will turn out well in Jesus name Amen.
Onegai et all,more grace.

Hello mums, please am a first time mum and am having challenges breastfeeding my baby. He doesn't suck so I have to always express the milk to his mouth even though i place the breast in his mouth. Pls what can I do am getting frustrated. Thanks.

ello mums, please am a first time mum and am having challenges breastfeeding my baby. He doesn't suck so I have to always express the milk to his mouth even though i place the breast in his mouth. Pls what can I do am getting frustrated. Thanks.

mama's that replied to me God bless una really good.it has come out. thanks.soon I will come back fully

loistee:
ello mums, please am a first time mum and am having challenges breastfeeding my baby. He doesn't suck so I have to always express the milk to his mouth even though i place the breast in his mouth. Pls what can I do am getting frustrated. Thanks.

Check page 591. Someone had this issue and got some responses there

eolowu1:
gud afternu mothers in d house, av bin following this trend for months nw during my pregnancy, am happy to announce dat I put to bed 12days ago although tru cs, am a ftm and my 12day old has bin stooling/pooing too frequently lyk 3-4times per day pls mothers is it normal d poo is lyk melon/egusi am worried pls help a ftm

The frequency and texture of the poo sounds fine! Just keep praying for God to provide so you keep buying diapers.....

Koju bee lo

Thanks soonest and comtem2011.
Will keep watching him.

eolowu1:
gud afternu mothers in d house, av bin following this trend for months nw during my pregnancy, am happy to announce dat I put to bed 12days ago although tru cs, am a ftm and my 12day old has bin stooling/pooing too frequently lyk 3-4times per day pls mothers is it normal d poo is lyk melon/egusi am worried pls help a ftm

I guess he's on exclusive breastfeeding, he's perfectly OK from your description.

ozycy:

I guess he's on exclusive breastfeeding, he's perfectly OK from your description.

I plan to do EBF but d nan1 I bot in d hospital b4 I started lactating still remain pls sabi can I feed my baby d remaining NaN1

ozycy:

I guess he's on exclusive breastfeeding, he's perfectly OK from your description.

I plan to do EBF but d nan1 I bot in d hospital b4 I started lactating still remain pls sabi mamas can I feed my baby d remaining NaN1

eolowu1:
I plan to do EBF but d nan1 I bot in d hospital b4 I started lactating still remain pls sabi mamas can I feed my baby d remaining NaN1

If you plan to do EBF, there is no need giving your baby the NaN1 again cos your breastmilk contains everything your baby needs for now. If you can see who to dash it to,fine.so it doesn't spoil cos I think it has 4weeks span after opening

babythug:

Check page 591. Someone had this issue and got some responses there

Thanks ma for the prompt response.

Abiagirl777:
Mamas God will keep blessing us even in this reccession,meanwhile I've downloaded the pinkfong app already and we r at it.I tried buying one last month,the cheapest was #2500 at a bkshop in pH.when he flings it away I tell him I don't blame him at all but sometimes he likes to turn the pages with speed,he'll be one on 9/9.
Our Lo's will turn out well in Jesus name Amen.
Onegai et all,more grace.

That's really pricey for one book. Can you get someone in Lagos to help buy a few and send down to PH? This one below is a pop-up book that cost me N1,250 (hilariously it scared the crap out of Baby E when she first read it, because of the pop-up ). And that was one of th most expensive ones I got that day.

Onegai:


That's really pricey for one book. Can you get someone in Lagos to help buy a few and send down to PH? This one below is a pop-up book that cost me N1,250 (hilariously it scared the crap out of Baby E when she first read it, because of the pop-up ). And that was one of th most expensive ones I got that day.

Ok ma,I'll try to make contacts.

Onegai:


That's really pricey for one book. Can you get someone in Lagos to help buy a few and send down to PH? This one below is a pop-up book that cost me N1,250 (hilariously it scared the crap out of Baby E when she first read it, because of the pop-up ). And that was one of th most expensive ones I got that day.

Ok ma,I'll try to make contacts,its beautiful I'm sure he'll rip off that butterfly at day 1.

Onegai, concerning the reading culture; i start reading to my kids from one month, maybe because i have ample time off work.

I have noticed that they all like the colourful books with big letters as it makes it more interesting for them.

My son has consistently come first in all his spelling bee competitions and also came first in his reading quiz, i like to think it is because i got him interested in books early on. My second child seems to be towing the same path, as she can read quite well considering her age.

Hope this helps.

Thanks to all the mama's who replied. Reading culture has been dying of recent in our country. When I watch some tv shows (I love "Nina & The Neurons), I'm so excited by them (and they're targeting under-7s) but then I come to NL and see how people tend to disdain knowledge for knowledge's same ("if it doesn't make you money, why learn?" Sort of thinking). And I see people asking questions that can be easily answered it they read. And unfortunately schools are for profit in Nigeria so they prioritise a nice environment over actual knowledge.

So here's my challenge to all of us: would you like to be part of your own Mommy-and-Me group? That means a couple of Mums get together, bring their kids, there's storytime and sharing toys and singing. Everyone will bring snacks for at least 2 kids and everything must be shared.

As we can see, creche fees are rising astronomically and truly I can count the number of creches I see with kids whom are advanced (and I have seen kids from creches where they paid in dollars). So instead of keeping your kid cooped up at home, your Mummy and Me group will be your creche. And because you're the ones in charge, you get to encourage your kid more than some paid Nanny. Plus you get to have your kids bond and you find with other mother's. Also, because of our diverse backgrounds, you will be exposing your child to do much more.

If you know you can handle something like this, please try and look for mums in your area and try this.

papaada:


Thnks alot we've gotten it

You're welcome.. .

Onegai:
Thanks to all the mama's who replied. Reading culture has been dying of recent in our country. When I watch some tv shows (I love "Nina & The Neurons), I'm so excited by them (and they're targeting under-7s) but then I come to NL and see how people tend to disdain knowledge for knowledge's same ("if it doesn't make you money, why learn?" Sort of thinking). And I see people asking questions that can be easily answered it they read. And unfortunately schools are for profit in Nigeria so they prioritise a nice environment over actual knowledge.

So here's my challenge to all of us: would you like to be part of your own Mommy-and-Me group? That means a couple of Mums get together, bring their kids, there's storytime and sharing toys and singing. Everyone will bring snacks for at least 2 kids and everything must be shared.

As we can see, creche fees are rising astronomically and truly I can count the number of creches I see with kids whom are advanced (and I have seen kids from creches where they paid in dollars). So instead of keeping your kid cooped up at home, your Mummy and Me group will be your creche. And because you're the ones in charge, you get to encourage your kid more than some paid Nanny. Plus you get to have your kids bond and you find with other mother's. Also, because of our diverse backgrounds, you will be exposing your child to do much more.

If you know you can handle something like this, please try and look for mums in your area and try this.

Great idea but a few glitches i feel that need to be ironed out or clarified in case it is misunderstood.

Most people who have their kids in creches do so as they are going back to work fulltime and are unlikely to be able to spare such time no matter how great the benefits.

My interpretation of such a group is that it is ideal for mums still on maternity leave, stay-at-home mums or mums who have the luxury of working for themselves. Where they can meet other mums, mingle and also do something educative with their babies.

Is it a full time thing or do you mean meet once a week for a few hours?

A venue needs to be arrange beforehand! Do you meet at a park ( weather needs to be considered) or an indoor venue - perhaps a church hall which is likely to be vacant mid week afternoons so you may be able to blag free use!
Alternatively Do you take it in turns to host at your house? (Some may not be comfortable with this).

If you decide that your mummy-and -me group is to be a creche of some sort or offer childminding services then it should provide the mums some flexibility of dropping off the baby and popping off to do something else. If there is a mum within each group that is happy to mind another's child while she is away for a bit, it either has to be reciprocated if it is a one off thing or payment agreed if it is for a longer run..

Its not like i am trying to pick holes in the idea but if the base rules are not trashed out and clarified it has a tendency to get rather messy!

AlphaHandMaiden:



Great idea but a few glitches i feel that need to be ironed out or clarified in case it is misunderstood.

Most people who have their kids in creches do so as they are going back to work fulltime and are unlikely to be able to spare such time no matter how great the benefits.

My interpretation of such a group is that it is ideal for mums still on maternity leave, stay-at-home mums or mums who have the luxury of working for themselves. Where they can meet other mums, mingle and also do something educative with their babies.

Is it a full time thing or do you mean meet once a week for a few hours?

A venue needs to be arrange beforehand! Do you meet at a park ( weather needs to be considered) or an indoor venue - perhaps a church hall which is likely to be vacant mid week afternoons so you may be able to blag free use!
Alternatively Do you take it in turns to host at your house? (Some may not be comfortable with this).

If you decide that your mummy-and -me group is to be a creche of some sort or offer childminding services then it should provide the mums some flexibility of dropping off the baby and popping off to do something else. If there is a mum within each group that is happy to mind another's child while she is away for a bit, it either has to be reciprocated if it is a one off thing or payment agreed if it is for a longer run..

Its not like i am trying to pick holes in the idea but if the base rules are not trashed out and clarified it has a tendency to get rather messy!

This is for a few hours every week.
For mothers looking for places to drop their kids for the day and go do errands or whatever, there are places which offer those services (I know 2 in my area and they are open weekends). This isn't it.

A Mummy-and-me group is not a paid service, it is a group of mother's and their kids hanging out. So the mother has to be present. When my friend organised hers, with older kids she and another mum could organise day trips for them and other mums could watch the babies who couldn't go. Not a paid service but a community service.

A lot of creches in Nigeria, the first thing they do is buy tv and get DSTV and toys. I have never heard of storytime (maybe they do but I tend to hear from people who are opening daycares as their business and they themselves use books as decor so they won't offer that service in their daycare). It is in Pre-K they start doing activities they should have done since, some creches and daycares will potty-train your child though. Kids will develop fast because they are spending time with older kids (a plus for creches) but then they got a plateau at a certain stage (below 5 years) and it begins to be measured according to individual child and the input he/she gets.

Location will be determined by the mothers doing it. In the Island, they have 2 parks. In Ikeja and Alausa, they have even more parks. Festac i believe has 1 park (I see it when people are having weddings). For those whom don't want to use their homes, there are venues like restaurants (whom are looking to fill up space and attract clientele) that are amenable to this sort of arrangement (they already do such for social events like dancing, natural hair meetups and more).

If a mother decides to organise one in Surulere, no problem. It's not supposed to be a paying service. If I am organising one, I would do it in a park around my area, tell mums coming that they should bring enough food to share for 2 kids (I'm not expecting jollof rice but bananas and cheerios and biscuits, snacks to be precise), bring plastic toys (we are in public, I will provide antibacterial wipes), wrappers and blankets to sit on and be ready to clean up after we are done.

For mothers who work (particularly in Lagos), they tend to suffer the strains of Motherhood without the pleasures of it. I know mothers who drop babies off at 7am and pick them up at 6pm. They miss the milestones and playtime because it's dinner and bedtime once they get home. This is a chance for you to realise your child is a generous sharer, a powerful singer or hugger or a great dancer by spending quality time with your child.

There would be rules about some certain behaviours but basically it's an open group. People have pregnancy classes that are not paid for during antenatal and invite medical people to give talks and offer each other support.

AlphaHandMaiden:



Great idea but a few glitches i feel that need to be ironed out or clarified in case it is misunderstood.

Most people who have their kids in creches do so as they are going back to work fulltime and are unlikely to be able to spare such time no matter how great the benefits.

My interpretation of such a group is that it is ideal for mums still on maternity leave, stay-at-home mums or mums who have the luxury of working for themselves. Where they can meet other mums, mingle and also do something educative with their babies.

Is it a full time thing or do you mean meet once a week for a few hours?

A venue needs to be arrange beforehand! Do you meet at a park ( weather needs to be considered) or an indoor venue - perhaps a church hall which is likely to be vacant mid week afternoons so you may be able to blag free use!
Alternatively Do you take it in turns to host at your house? (Some may not be comfortable with this).

If you decide that your mummy-and -me group is to be a creche of some sort or offer childminding services then it should provide the mums some flexibility of dropping off the baby and popping off to do something else. If there is a mum within each group that is happy to mind another's child while she is away for a bit, it either has to be reciprocated if it is a one off thing or payment agreed if it is for a longer run..

Its not like i am trying to pick holes in the idea but if the base rules are not trashed out and clarified it has a tendency to get rather messy!

I love the idea but can it be twerked to favor working moms. I get really scared when i tink of what i will do when my MIL leaves.taking my then 6months old baby to creche scares d hell outta me.

Onegai:


This is for a few hours every week.
For mothers looking for places to drop their kids for the day and go do errands or whatever, there are places which offer those services (I know 2 in my area and they are open weekends). This isn't it.

A Mummy-and-me group is not a paid service, it is a group of mother's and their kids hanging out. So the mother has to be present. When my friend organised hers, with older kids she and another mum could organise day trips for them and other mums could watch the babies who couldn't go. Not a paid service but a community service.

A lot of creches in Nigeria, the first thing they do is buy tv and get DSTV and toys. I have never heard of storytime (maybe they do but I tend to hear from people who are opening daycares as their business and they themselves use books as decor so they won't offer that service in their daycare). It is in Pre-K they start doing activities they should have done since, some creches and daycares will potty-train your child though. Kids will develop fast because they are spending time with older kids (a plus for creches) but then they got a plateau at a certain stage (below 5 years) and it begins to be measured according to individual child and the input he/she gets.

Location will be determined by the mothers doing it. In the Island, they have 2 parks. In Ikeja and Alausa, they have even more parks. Festac i believe has 1 park (I see it when people are having weddings). For those whom don't want to use their homes, there are venues like restaurants (whom are looking to fill up space and attract clientele) that are amenable to this sort of arrangement (they already do such for social events like dancing, natural hair meetups and more).

If a mother decides to organise one in Surulere, no problem. It's not supposed to be a paying service. If I am organising one, I would do it in a park around my area, tell mums coming that they should bring enough food to share for 2 kids (I'm not expecting jollof rice but bananas and cheerios and biscuits, snacks to be precise), bring plastic toys (we are in public, I will provide antibacterial wipes), wrappers and blankets to sit on and be ready to clean up after we are done.

For mothers who work (particularly in Lagos), they tend to suffer the strains of Motherhood without the pleasures of it. I know mothers who drop babies off at 7am and pick them up at 6pm. They miss the milestones and playtime because it's dinner and bedtime once they get home. This is a chance for you to realise your child is a generous sharer, a powerful singer or hugger or a great dancer by spending quality time with your child.

There would be rules about some certain behaviours but basically it's an open group. People have pregnancy classes that are not paid for during antenatal and invite medical people to give talks and offer each other support.

You have now provided better clarity on the purpose of the group. The earlier posts was open to a bit of mis-interpretation as to the function of the group!

loistee:
Hello mums, please am a first time mum and am having challenges breastfeeding my baby. He doesn't suck so I have to always express the milk to his mouth even though i place the breast in his mouth. Pls what can I do am getting frustrated. Thanks.

tanx for d responses, pls dont say my wahala is too much u no as a ftm. I noticed my baby reduced kind of abi its jst my intuition. am worried abt d poo, pls sabi mamas can I use grip water for my baby doc said I shud nt but my mum is using it for him to avoid stomach ache pls contribute

eolowu1:
tanx for d responses, pls dont say my wahala is too much u no as a ftm. I noticed my baby reduced kind of abi its jst my intuition. am worried abt d poo, pls sabi mamas can I use grip water for my baby doc said I shud nt but my mum is using it for him to avoid stomach ache pls contribute

The Grand Mama religiously gave Gripe water. I allowed her because I was too shellshocked to care. I stopped after 2 months and I don't know if it made a difference. I didn't notice any. It may be a placebo for mothers. if you can find a non-alcoholic one that doesn't blow your pocket and you're not sure, get it. If it's pricey for you and your baby doesn't have a stomach ache, don't.