Please o, dear mothers, help me shook mouth inside this my curiosity.

I Love my MIL so much and she Loves our daughter too much and I do not mean any harm for asking, but I am curious and would really like to know.

She sent me plenty plantain and red oyel
Among other things which includes white beads that are tied together in strings. Said I should wear it on DDs waist cos it helps prevent all these rashes and eela.

Since I was born I have never heard of such. I kept it one place at home. I have decided not to use till I get more information.

Has any of us here used such before or heard about it?
It's just one string of white small small beads.

Is it true?

enque:
are congratulations in order?

Mama, I said pray for me.
Don't be Evulz nau.

Pray o o o

Pray, Not congratulate Biko.

Chai, the fear is real o.

The dreams I had are not even helping
I believe it's my head playing games.

MizMyColi:


Mama, I said pray for me.
Don't be Evulz nau.

Pray o o o

Pray, Not congratulate Biko.

Chai, the fear is real o.

The dreams I had are not even helping
I believe it's my head playing games.

hehehehehehehe
I can imagine....

@Jazzyjazz,,

oooppps I wanted to comment on the vit c with antimalarials but it escaped my mind.

@enque, tom brown no be easy thing to prepare. aigustsecrete has something similar to it which is the mixagrain,,and she sells blended crayfish and dried fish that you can add to it.

sugah:

Shock as in flinches when she hears loud noise??

Its normal o, She will outgrow it. These babies are just adjusting to life after spending 9 months in the womb. Even as an adult, when u hear a strange noise or sound sometimes, you will be somehow shocked, talkless of a newborn/babies. To me its normal. Even when they released a sound fart, they are scared.

During my boy's omugwo, my mil even said its giri (high fever), that she will be rubbing one local oil on him and even said that, had it been she knew I was preggy, she would have sent the oil to me for drinking. I told her that she should not rub anything on my baby and that God knows I won't drink any concoction in pregnancy even after pregnancy. Another one was that she will give me herb to give him for drinking, so that he will be light and not heavy. Na yes ma I tell am, She has not seen me since then, almost 2years now.

Reason for my long epistle is that, I dont understand all these our mothers mentality concerning babies. Imagine the idea of ur friend's mum. God knows that I won't take that cos its just a stage. The worst, let her take her for checkup, period!

cc: Mandex11

portable4real:
@Jazzyjazz,,

oooppps I wanted to comment on the vit c with antimalarials but it escaped my mind.

@enque, tom brown no be easy thing to prepare. aigustsecrete has something similar to it which is the mixagrain,,and she sells blended crayfish and dried fish that you can add to it.

Ooohk...thanks.
I already placed my order from her earlier today.

comtem2011:
Its normal o, She will outgrow it. These babies are just adjusting to life after spending 9 months in the womb. Even as an adult, when u hear a strange noise or sound sometimes, you will be somehow shocked, talkless of a newborn/babies. To me its normal. Even when they released a sound fart, they are scared.

During my boy's omugwo, my mil even said its giri (high fever), that she will be rubbing one local oil on him and even said that, had it been she knew I was preggy, she would have sent the oil to me for drinking. I told her that she should not rub anything on my baby and that God knows I won't drink any concoction in pregnancy even after pregnancy. Another one was that she will give me herb to give him for drinking, so that he will be light and not heavy. Na yes ma I tell am, She has not seen me since then, almost 2years now.

Reason for my long epistle is that, I dont understand all these our mothers mentality concerning babies. Imagine the idea of ur friend's mum. God knows that I won't take that cos its just a stage. The worst, let her take her for checkup, period!

cc: Mandex11

thank you me too exactly my taught @ bolded

shouuuuu mamas please shook mouth I will like to know also

MizMyColi:
Please o, dear mothers, help me shook mouth inside this my curiosity.

I Love my MIL so much and she Loves our daughter too much and I do not mean any harm for asking, but I am curious and would really like to know.

She sent me plenty plantain and red oyel
Among other things which includes white beads that are tied together in strings. Said I should wear it on DDs waist cos it helps prevent all these rashes and eela.

Since I was born I have never heard of such. I kept it one place at home. I have decided not to use till I get more information.

Has any of us here used such before or heard about it?
It's just one string of white small small beads.

Is it true?

portable4real:
@iyceconcept..
you nailed it ooo
my boy has also been on Tom Brown since he clocks 6 months. The preparation is very stressful so it was my mum and her neighbor that is a nurse that helped in d preparation. they added both crayfish and dried fish to his own.

The combination is very nutritious and the aroma is good as well. Though my baby is not chubby but looks very clean, fresh and healthy.

pls mama, teach us how to prepare it

iyceconcept:



Q1. Tom Brown is a food formula specially used for weaning babies. It is highly nutritious when properly prepared and the right constituents
used. This food formula originated from Ghana and its a daily meal in Ghana. The Ghanaian Government introduce this food formula to help
nursing mother deal with the problem of malnutrition for their babies. Its constituents include;
-Soy Bean
-Corn
-Millet
-Groundnut
- Crayfish(optional)

It is tested and trusted. The RDA(Required Dietary Allowance) that a baby needs to grow healthy are all present in this food formula.
This is what my baby have been feeding on since she was 4months old and the difference is very clear.

Pls how can this be made?

At what age does one start this one

jazzyjazz:


Ton brown is nice.
I started giving my ds a little quantity last week and he loves it. So far I give him once a day.

MizMyColi:
Please o, dear mothers, help me shook mouth inside this my curiosity.
Has any of us here used such before or heard about it?
It's just one string of white small small beads

never heard of such,guess its all this traditional belief, like putting white thread on babies head for hiccup.

Expressing is so time consuming think once shes 3months will switch to formulae while im at work and breastfeeding when we are home.

Pacifier,not Jay!I have bin trying n d boy simply pushes it out n squeezes his face na breast b him sure pacifier!Can u imagine,he is sucking n sleeping now,if I dare pull d bwest 4rm his mouth,him go shine eye 4 me!

Giddyperson:

He should be old enough for a pacifier now, you should consider that as an option first before quitting. Sometimes they just wanna suck for reasons other than hunger. Giddybaby is here getting fatter and farting . She too has got me breastfeeding 24/7, sleep is now a thing of the past. Life would be so much better if I could express and refrigerate but NEPA won't let me be great.

Jazzyjazz pls where did you get tom brown to buy in abuja? Or did you make it yourself?

ebony13:
Jazzyjazz pls where did you get tom brown to buy in abuja? Or did you make it yourself?

My mother in-law made it for me o

hunniesuzie:
At what age does one start this one

From 4 months is OK

portable4real:
@Jazzyjazz,,

oooppps I wanted to comment on the vit c with antimalarials but it escaped my mind.

@enque, tom brown no be easy thing to prepare. aigustsecrete has something similar to it which is the mixagrain,,and she sells blended crayfish and dried fish that you can add to it.

Yes I was told. I've not given him the vitamin c yet

MizMyColi:
Jazzyjazz

Dunno if any mama has told you, but please you are not to give vit c in addition to the drugs.

Especially that coartem.

It weakens the potency. Finish the drugs first, then follow up with Vit. c.

Kind regards Sis.

Mommy Beyedew
How body?
Been following you silently. As I get motivation to type today, I say make I ask after you.

Abeg pray for me. I don't want to join you people just yet

Yes I was told at the hospital. I've not given him the vitamin c yet
How are you? You've been scarce o

enque:


where do u guys make or buy the tom brown from....
My weekdays r so occupied, I can't even think of making it myself.

Funny how my mum doesnt evn know what it is, first time ever...

My mother in-law made it for me

Sansa143:
Pacifier,not Jay!I have bin trying n d boy simply pushes it out n squeezes his face na breast b him sure pacifier!Can u imagine,he is sucking n sleeping now,if I dare pull d bwest 4rm his mouth,him go shine eye 4 me!

Mama d9nt allow Jay to use you as a human pacifier o! Try and break the habit now before he gets used to it if not na you go hear am o

jazzyjazz:


My mother in-law made it for me o

Lucky you nne. I just wish i could stroll in at night to steal some as we stay in same estate
Plenty good reviews on it.
Kpatakpata you ask your MIL to make another set for you

jazzyjazz:


Yes I was told at the hospital. I've not given him the vitamin c yet
How are you? You've been scarce o

I'm fine Sis.
Some days are like that. I'm not always in the mood to type, especially after a long day. So I do more of reading.

Fear of the drugs not working on our Boy made me type by force. Lol

How is he faring?

Olamitie, you might be right o, momma.
I found that traditional drugs work as well so I don't just wanna write it off, but what I'm wondering is whether there is medicine in the rope that now seeps into the body.
Inshot, let me rest it.

ebony13:


Lucky you nne. I just wish i could stroll in at night to steal some as we stay in same estate
Plenty good reviews on it.
Kpatakpata you ask your MIL to make another set for you

We stay in the same estate?
Ahn Ahn and you no say make we hook up one of this days?
Oya come let me give you small. Small oh. Chinkini

hotmomma:


Pls how can this be made?

fry ur soy beans and groundnut a little without oil (dry frying)
Once u finis frying add red crayfish, u can add dry plantain and fish
Add millet, and blend all together (dry blending)
I think corn is optional

Good Evening o
Please I'm about to get a house help. Can anyone suggest to me the kind of ground rules I should have? Also, asides from HIV, hepatitis and pregnancy test, which other tests do I need to run on her? When it comes to interviewing her, what kind of questions should I ask?

Please don't jump and pass o

Sugah
Beyedew
Alphahandmaiden
Mizmycoli
Zaynie

All mamas and even our papas

Good evening

Mamas make una help me oo my anus hurts wen ever I sit an decide to stand before delivery thought it was baby head that press down on it and it will stop after delivery but to my surprise it started again 3days after delivery, wheneve I sit down and decide to stand up I felt sharp pain in my anus area after I stood up it will stop
It only occur wen I sit and decided to stand
Anyone experienced dis before or with ideas on wats going on and d cure bcus I yam tired ooo

Jazzyjazz

I think helovesme posted a very comprehensive text on decision making as regards getting a househelp or crèche.

Brb, let me see if I can use google to fetch it

Okay, here...https://www.nairaland.com/971395/new-born-babies-u-new/768

So I found out she talked extensively on crèche, not househelp.

Okay, so this is a thread where senior people dealt with the matter, you might wanna read thru'
I picked this from there.

Salary. . . Regardless of the working condition(living in or coming in daily), the salary should be at least 20,000 ngn. Pay them as and when due. Don't deduct money from their salary when they spoil things in the house eg plate.Accidents happen !.

Age. . .minimum of 18 years

Family background. . .Take your time, go and meet the family wherever they stay. Ask people around questions about the family, investigate.

Previous work experience. . .Ask, verify, meet with previous employer and ask questions.

Pictures. . .Take full lenght pictures of your help in various angles, store them in your phone, mailbox and keep har copies.

Security . . .be security conscious. Depends on where u stay, leave FIRM instructions that the help cant and should not step out of the house with your kids without your prior instruction.

Be fair and kind. . .Treat your help as you would treat your OWN child. Don't hoard food from them(they will get even by starving your kids), dont be mean to them, correct them in love, don't use them as slaves. Give them freedom but watch them closely. Give them days off.

Go further. . .show interest in their personal life,goals. Ask them what they want to do in future, encourage them and help if you can. Depending on their age, ask about their relationship,invite and know their partner.

Occasional treats . . .Buying them a gift(no matter how cheap) on their birthdays, taking him or her to a salon for a makeover/hairdo/facials occasionally won't hurt you. Such little favours and acts of love that don't cost much goes a long wayyyyyyy.

Can't deal? Say goodbye. . .If for whatever reason you don't get along,like your help,think your help is a witch/wizard, please pay him or her off and let her/him go.

https://www.nairaland.com/2262358/what-factors-should-family-consider

On my part, what I would just add is that you follow your instinct. Someone I admire so much on this forum told me this "If it doesn't feel good to you, then it's not good for you"
It's you that knows how your God speaks to you. Please be guided, okay?
It gets better.

jazzyjazz:
Good Evening o
Please I'm about to get a house help. Can anyone suggest to me the kind of ground rules I should have? Also, asides from HIV, hepatitis and pregnancy test, which other tests do I need to run on her? When it comes to interviewing her, what kind of questions should I ask?

Please don't jump and pass o

All mamas and even our papas

Jazzy, sorry dear I didn't reply all your mentions... the tiredness these days is sometin else..i do more of reading.. I just had to comment as regards the househelp

1. With domestic staff, no room for assumptions.! Show them exactly how you want things to be done eg. feeding baby, preparing meals, washing clothes etc. Their background is diff from urs as such they might have some crude ways of doing things. Example, I explain to my nanny how to prep my baby's food, washing clothes + what qty of comfort to use for rinsing clothes, how to diaper baby (yes! cos they used napkin with pin in her days so this is different). Try to communicate as much as possible.

hi Dear, hope Ilan is better now?
Test: I also did Mantoux (TB)
Questions: Where shes's from, family background, age, where did she stop her education, why, plans for the future (learn a trade (which one)
or school?)
Rules: be kind but firm, agree conditions (off days if any) and stick to it, show her exactly what you want from her, above all be patient. Also check her things when she comes (I learnt this one the hard way - story for another day)

Get passport photograph from her. If you're using an agent, that's her guarantor. If not let her get a guarantor than you will know the person's house. I have a form I used for my girl, I can share if you want it

Also pray, if your spirit doesn't gel with someone don't take the person

jazzyjazz:
Good Evening o
Please I'm about to get a house help. Can anyone suggest to me the kind of ground rules I should have? Also, asides from HIV, hepatitis and pregnancy test, which other tests do I need to run on her? When it comes to interviewing her, what kind of questions should I ask?

Please don't jump and pass o

Sugah
Beyedew
Alphahandmaiden
Mizmycoli
Zaynie

All mamas and even our papas

MizMyColi:
Jazzyjazz



On my part, what I would just add is that you follow your instinct. Someone I admire so much on this forum told me this "If it doesn't feel good to you, then it's not good for you"
It's you that knows how your God speaks to you. Please be guided, okay?
It gets better.

Thanks so much for the links. I'm going 5o read them extensively now.

Ilan is fine now. The boy hates medicine like kilode just like I did when I was a kid *and I still do sef*

*coughs coughs* errm should I say congratulations?

hunniesuzie:
hi Dear, hope Ilan is better now?
Test: I also did Mantoux (TB)
Questions: Where shes's from, family background, age, where did she stop her education, why, plans for the future (learn a trade (which one)
or school?)
Rules: be kind but firm, agree conditions (off days if any) and stick to it, show her exactly what you want from her, above all be patient. Also check her things when she comes (I learnt this one the hard way - story for another day)

Get passport photograph from her. If you're using an agent, that's her guarantor. If not let her get a guarantor than you will know the person's house. I have a form I used for my girl, I can share if you want it

Also pray, if your spirit doesn't gel with someone don't take the person

Thanks so much. Please share the form with me.