Itanna:
Hello mothers. I'm a first time mum. My daughter is just a month old but whenever i breastfeed her, She pours immediately. Also, must u burp him after every meal?cos if i don't burp her after meal and put her to bed, she feels very uncomfortable. He even fainted when he was about 3 weeks cos i think d milk didn't digest which went d wrong way. I rushed him 2 d hospital and doctor just burped him and he was awake immediately. So doctor said i should always burp him after meal. Its kind of stressful to me cos i burp him 4 a minimum of 45mins to 1hr per meal which made her to be used to hand. Thanks

Yes you should burp your Baby after every feed especially in the early months.
You can also pause her feeds and take her off the breast to burp and then continue. That will reduce the milk pouring out of her mouth as you have described.

There are different styles of burping and some are more effective than others depending on who is doing it.

See below for 3 different methods. Try each one and see which one works best for you.

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mummyjayson:
gudpm mamas, pls i am worried, my boys plasticbell for his circumcision is dangling ie about to fall off,,, my mother-in-law has been hamering on me buying penicillin nd rubbing it wen it falls of,,, pls is it safe to use?? cos in d hospital we were told nt to apply anything.... abeg nor waka pass oo

Some people have severe reaction to penicillin so be careful. If there is no risk of infection and it looks like it is healing ok. It is best to leave it. Or go back to your doctor to check it for a second opinion, if only to get your MIL off the case.

zaynie:



Then help him to strengthen his pincer grips.
Some exercises include
-pegging. Give him pegs to open and peg the edges of a cup, bowl or even hard paper. He should use only his thumb, fore and middle fingers.
- google how to make a lace frame card (all you need is a strong cardboard and a punching machine) then you get him a shoestring and practice lacing. Insist on him using his thumb and his fore finger only to hold the
string.
- in a small bowl, put a small quantity of raw rice and raw beans and lead him to separate them by sorting into different bowls. Watch that he uses his thumb, fore and middle fingers to pick ( these 3 fingers are needed to write and he has to learn to make them work together and be strong)
-print pictures of his favorite cartoon character and encourage him to hold the crayon with these aforementioned fingers. You can also learn colors simultaneously.
- print tracing pictures of lines. Vertical, horizontal, circular, diagonal. Once he conquers this and can write them without tracing lines, move on to curves and then spiral lines that curve in many directions.
-painting. He should hold the brush with his pincer grip and use more wrist action than shoulders.

All these are play method of teaching kids. It won't take up to 5 minutes and you can leave him to it. If he makes a mess of his rice and beans, insist that he tidies it up himself.
You can even do the pegging on the bed before sleep.

If you do this on a steady basis, you'll find that his grip will be stronger and writing all letters or numbers won't seem to be an issue for him. He'll also be good at drawing shapes and objects.

Just to add to the bolden - my DD uses pegs and pretends is a crocodile and goes "slap- slap slap. - cocodile." or when i do laundry, i give her one sock to help me peg - that will keep her busy for at least 5 mins.

Lemme comman bring my mat, slate and chalk! learning mode activated!

So I am hosting a few friends for lunch next week and moi moi is on the menu. So did a trial run experiment.... oven baked moi moi in a cake pop tin.
Mini moi moi burgers!
Sandwiched between some mini cut out of agege bread!

Hood Gourmet

Any ideas on how to garnish?

By the way used my daughters plate and she just assumed it was hers! and carried the plate away!

These children sef!

tatacherie:
Goodmorning beautiful preggies mamas

Yay! I'm officially back for 2nd missionary journey, tested +ve on 19DPO its by his grace that I have this beautiful gift
Join me say thank you Almighty father for giving me the opportunity to be part of you all once again
Where are my teamies? I guess some of you are still waiting for your two lines to be very clear can't wait to know n roll with you guys
#teamseptemberfor5minsdelivery#

Official congratulations hon! Wishing you a smooth pregnancy and a swift delivery.

2 years 4 months...........


That is only 1 month older than my daughter and she can write 1- 87 and A - Q in English, benin, Greek and Russian!

Lol!!! , she can't write Jack! Yet! She holds pencil well and all but na abadabidi.... aka jagajaga we still they write! Lol

She knows how to recite 1 - 10. Not always in the right order And can sing the abcd song asides from that her identification of the individual numbers or letters na fluke! Even with colours we have phases where one day she is spot on and the next day everything is one colour .... So today, everything you ask her is orange.... next week everything is green!

Am I bothered.... nope! I think at that age there are other skills they can learn. And still catch up with academics later on.

Bear in mind in some societies formal education does not even start till like 4 or 5 years old. Before that everything is one big song and dance.

Personally I think he is still too young for all the extra lessons and pressure. The teacher should ease off oh jare! Children pick up easily on when the adults surrounding them feel they are inadequate, so please she should not start damaging his confidence on top not being able to write 1and 2 from the womb!

I won't even start any active teaching or reading lessons till my dd turns 3.

Liftedhands:
Sounds like lyrics from felas zombie

Shey zombie go at least obey the command!

I just dey shout my own.... little human is busy laughing and thinking it is play.

Sometimes i just give up! As if I say I wan beat sef, will she even know what the beating is for.

At the end of the beating na me go still come dey talk "oya sorry", "come cuddle!" So why bother!

oamronnie:
We took our first steps tonight and Oh My God! I'm beyond excited!!!!
Crying and laughing at the same time.

Thank you Lord Jesus. Only you could have done this! Everyone deserves to experience this joy and my prayer tonight is that God blesses everyone praying for the fruit of the womb with their heart desires this year.

Please Enjoy it!


Come back by easter and come and tell us how many times you have shouted...... SIT DOWN", COME DOWN!..... STAND STILL!, DON'T MOVE!, COME HERE! STOP THERE!!!


Heheheheheheh


then wait till they add talking join the matter! plus "independence" and assistance mode!. and they start saying.... " Let me do it!" or "Let me help you!" or everything is "MINE" including your phone, your cloth and your hand sef!


Oh the Joys of being a parent - ha ha!

perfectcrown:
Please mamas,its urgent!

How do one go about a newborn with six fingers on each hand

Have it assessed by a doctor (may be some one in orthopedics), they will tell you if it is the type that can be simply tied to fall off.

if for instance it has a bone structure and for all intents and purposes it is a "normal working" finger, it may be best left alone as tying may likely more harm than good. even if you consider surgery, it will need to be done by a very talented doctor at that. so that the nerves in the hand are not damaged.

Chanbaby:



So u have wean my paddy just now the thing u are looking for u will see it.

Me I don't want to bother my self anytime he likes he can stop. Hubby is doing as if is his own breast he is sucking wants to wean him by all means. Now my son knows when he is sucking and the dad is there he gives his dad a side eye like u cant do anything.

at the side eyes! I can just picture it! If he could talk he would be saying to your hubby..... "my thing!"

Akorkor:
Please ohh senior mama!!! I will like to wean my baby from breastmilk but i dont know where and how to start.

Kindly assist me with any methods that have worked for you in the past or presently.

@zayni.e, AlphaHadMaiden, Hunn.iesuzzie( You don wean?), Jaz.zjazz, fed.dy27(How far?), enq.ue( your DD leave your breast easily) ayam jealous of you o, LIfte.dHands


Please help me

Like Zaynie already said..... Gradual withdrawal .... this worked like a charm for me. Started at 7 months substituting one breast feed with solids and formulae or some expressed milk. . And gradually cutting out night feeds and giving water...

By 9 months we were down 3 proper meals a day and very little breast feeding. by 10 months I noticed my dd wasn't fussed with breast perse so I just pack my thing jeje. And went with solids and formular till 12 months and then introduced full cream normal milk.

maradelkitchen:
AlphaHandMaiden,biko manage this

Eh hen! God bless You! Berra persin! Lemme come and do press up in readiness to lick my phone ! Lol!

Liftedhands:
Rice,yam or spaghetti? This sauce is good to go.

Hmmmm! Looking good.

zaynie:




Omigosh!
Thumbs up!

Lol! All this drama on top food! And country of residence!

If one feels they need to put down their country of origin and still have the compulsion to liaise with people from there and show those left behind how "fabulous" their new lives are...... there are deeper unresolved psychological issues.

Nigeria is no paradise, can it be loads better...... hell yeah! But we are the people we are because of what we have had to overcome with the cards we are dealth.

Generally if you have such hate for your origins you have the choice of cutting everything Nigerian off including online forums such as these. And even your family members as well if you've got the balls for it. Others have done it. It won't be the end of the world.

It is absolutely clear that people like that have not reached the level of integration into the foreign societies that they have moved to or they are unable to integrate fully.

What ever the case is, the incessant need to re-iterate that you are living "da-life" generally indicates something is lacking! And it also shows a very poor sense of self-esteem (perhaps even an inferiority complex) and a lack of mental and emotional maturity.

Some people just cannot handle prosperity. Many fail to understand that prosperity is relative and fluid.

It is all well and good coming to make noise and unverifiable claims on social media and internet forums to strangers, if one tries it with the people directly around them.... well thread carefully..... As it is said:

"be careful of the toes you step on going up the ladder..... they may be connected to the arses you will be kissing on your way down."

Anyways back to reading and salivating mode!

Please I need picture of hot puff puff! If I cannot eat it at least let me drool! Those nicely rounded ones, Complete with steam and the right amount of oil sheen!

Biko help a sister out!

PatKing:


Ok...
I pray I get my size in disposable pants.
Oh yes... you need to pack your toiletries in a separate bag, due to scents. You will be needing to stay back after VD for minimum 12hours. For Egyptian women delivery, minimum stay is 3 days... so hospital bag should be double in item quantity.

Don't waste time with disposable pants. Just get those really cheap cotton grand mama pants they sell as a set of 5 or 6 usually in white, black or shades of cream and beige. They are possibly the same price as the disposables ( or just costs a bit more), fit better and hold the pads more securely, plus you have the option of washing if this not too stained.

Just get a size up from your normal pregnancy size. If you are using size 12 trousers for instance, get a size 14 to give allowance as your tummy will still be a bit big.

tatacherie:
Good morning mamas
Pls is apple cider vinegar safe in pregnancy?
Cc:
soon.est
Alphahand.maiden
Liftedh.ands
Thanks

Babes I have no idea.

The All-in-one Cloth Nappy with Velcro/hook and loop.

Short video clip on one of its features.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1850492991909106&id=1770441859914220

Ovems, Babylove01

As I write this I am sat comfortably while my little boss madam snoozes off.

When we weaned off night breast feeding and carrying to sleep, I would have to lie with her on the bed ( double bed in the spare room _ Yes she has her own room oh complete with a cot bed and all...... story for another day.) But she used to take FOREVER to sleep . Sometime sef in the middle of cuddle to sleep. The next thing I hear is hubby's voice " are you sleeping too?"

So in other to get her to sleep quicker I started backing her........ And it worked like a charm........ she would be out in 5 mins. I get to chill with oga small, finish tidying up and have a bit more of a relaxed evening. Very nice.........

........... but as some little human was nearing 12kg and my back nearly come and break we had to change the routine back. I Kent die!

So now we are back to chilling beside her while she finally sleeps, before I sneak off and leave her.

What I try to do is to finish most of the evening chores in the kitchen at least before we retire to bed usually by 20:30 - 21:00. I let her run around well beforehand and usually no cartoons after 19:00. We have a bottle of warm milk, kiss everyone goodnight, do a wee in the toilet ( potty training thingz) go to bed, say prayers, read a book (she asks to do another wee trip ). Then I turn off the lights. ( then maybe another wee trip to the toilet to wee a microscopic 2.5ml of wee... )

On a good day we sleep within 20 mins. Some other days .... if you like off the moon join the light! Somepeople eye go still dey shine! - so on such days we have to do cuddle to sleep, plus singing. And she will even start giving you playlist sometimes. Sing....Twinkle star, .....abcb,.... baa baa baa sheep........
Like seriously!!!

Even when she sleeps I stay for another 30 or so mins and I usually use the "down time" to catchup on some emails, or do some computer work or crochet or just chill a Bit, gather my own self and thoughts as I have been on a buzz all day.

So whilst I still think children that you just carry and put in their beds are fictitious, this routine works for me for now. As she gets older maybe we will EVENTUALLY get to a stage where I can put out the lights and leave the room when she is still awake and my neighbours won't come and break the door asking who is putting pepper in someone's eye. Lol!

Leesah:

he is o after I over fed him with pap o. Thanks ma. I swear it is not easy o.... what other food can I give to him apart from the pap, golden morn and semovita he likes taking? and he doesn't allow my breast rest at night o what would I do because he is always looking for a way to either hold it, press or even suck if he has his way...

First of all How old is he?

Most babies can take most normal foods we adults eat except things like maybe honey ( due to botulism) , whole nuts ( choking hazards and where they may be allergies) and where it specifically gives an age range.

Just cut back on the salt and spices.

For the night feeds, once babies start solids, they really no longer need night nursing. Most of it is long throat! .
Start offering him water and perhaps it is also time to move baby to his own bed.... So all the night time feeling for Bobby will eventually stop.

It is likely to be a rough week or so. But with babies, persistence is key!

mitchyy:
The number one thing i do is to wake up early. My alarm is set for 5am if we are meant to leave 8am.
If we are meant to leave 9am, my alarm is set for 5:30am.
While dh and baby are still in dreamland, I fix breakfast, make baby's food, pack his meals and our lunch, cus we come back late and can't afford to be eating out all the time.
I boil his bathing water and keep in the flask. By the time I'm almost done, they are both awake. Dh helps take off baby's clothes and prepare his bath. I bathe him, while dh bathes and dresses up.
By the time he is done, I go in to bathe while dh dresses baby up but doesn't wear him his clothes. That's the last thing we do before heading out cus he will end up soiling his clothes.
We all have breakfast, take a selfie and then head out.
I guess that's a summary of our Sunday morning routine. Lol

Ha ha !
I love how "take a selfie" is part of the routine.

Work in progress Poncho! Almost done. One more row and edging to go.

XX01:
Please does sand eating have any adverse effect on a toddler?

Started looking for him only to see him in the sandpit outside (which he created by pulling out all the plants there). He was happily eating sand after bathing himself with the sand.

Even posed for the camera sef. Didn't take the after picture of when I had spanked him cos he cried.

When I told my folks, they said I did the same thing. Mine was to hide in the flower garden and eat sand and the plants.

Lol!
See the happy look on his face!

Well you are still blooming after all your own and eating.! Lol!

He will be fine!

Dinner loading!
The Chicken from the chickwn and chips!

Fresh outta the oven!

zaynie:




Where have you been hiding?
I missed you and your epistles o.....
How's business? And baby girl too?

We are doing good thanks. I am venturing into new and exciting things a lot to do. How I have also not killed someone or a whole string of people is by the grace of God.

LadySarah:


Thanks Dear .pls Does the manual come with these info at bolded?

I believe they should as well.

LadySarah:
Interested in this thread.You guys are inspiring.
Alphahandm.aiden,Yn.nk,T.atacherie,Katchy.coutoure and all.
Mara.delkitchen,this ideaa is superb.


My queation is for a newbie I want to get an elextric sewing machine to try my hands at sewing for fun.Is it better and can generator power it?

An electric sewing machine should be fine. You may want to just check the power rating of the motor to make sure it is not too high for your generator This is in Watts. (W)

For example an iron or other heating equipment can take up to 2000W, a microwave like 1200W. That is why people tend to switch off other items if they want to iron as it takes a lot of power.

A sewing machine is around 100 W. So you should be fine. But just check to confirm when you go and buy it. It is part of the information that should be give on the carton or it will be written on a label maybe under the machine that has the model and serial numbers.

Other things to check:
Number of stitches the sewing machine has. This should include the basic straight stitch, zig zag, Blind hem stitch, elastic stitch, button hole stitches and 1 or 2 decorative stitches.
Any attachments it comes with such as machine feets
The weight and if it comes with a cover or bag that you can store away easily when not in use or carry really from place to place if required. .

Liftedhands:
Your last three post are hidding? Am I the only person who noticed?

My Dear! I have been trying to post information oh.... but alas! Nairaland MODS abi na BOTs keep banning me

I don tire! i no post plenty details again.

In summary: Everyone please we are now on Telegram

Download App and search for Mima Bear cloth Nappy is the official channel

sayoberry:

My own twins sleep by 11pm thereabout everyday. The earliest is 10pm. While the older kids are asleep. They don't let me rest or sleep either and most times I put off all lights. I'm so exhausted With their energy. I can't explain. Let me show u what they do when I put them in their bed. This is tonight.

Where is the laughing and rolling emoji when you need It! Kai! This is proper action shot! See children that are supposed to be winding down for bed!

Pele.

I will just quench! If my kids do this to me. Because by the time I leave work I am already running on fumes!

babythug:


Accept your position gracefpully please

As long as you and I "carry bracket" in the matter.... lol!

Awesomemama:


Please what does a sunken fontanelle indicate?
DS fontanelle was a bit sunken about 2weeks back, but it's okay now

Usually dehydration.
If noticed. Please increase his milk feeds.