mobuch:


thats good news

Very good news....cheaper and safer good news sef lol. And you get your first transfer free. Just did a test-run of the service...not bad.

NNBB2012:


Yes, straight to the recipient's account and within few minutes (2-5mins) the money is in the account. You could also buy recharge cards for someone through it. Very effective way of transferring money. But unfortunately, you cannot transfer money from Nigeria to Australia through them. Is there any way one could transfer money from Nigeria to Australian's bank account apart from inter bank transfer?

And I can see it is cheaper sef. Will try it out. Thanks for the info!

NNBB2012:

Worldremit. The money will be credited to your account within few minutes.

I have gone through their website. So it goes straight to the recipient's account yea? Hope no long tin along the way?

desiree:


Please the alcohol in palm wine is not suitable for babies o as it gets passed to your breast milk. That is how social services take babies away from their parent.

Instead of palm wine, next time use brewers yeast. That is what is in palm wine and beer that makes them increase breast milk supply.

lmao at social services!

maolmash:
hello everyone! pls i just got my permanent residency visa to Australia, myself and my family actually. pls i need the following information to make our relocation successful.
1. where in Australia are some blacks and a few immgrants resident? so that one can have that sense of 'family-community'

Immigrants are everywhere. I would advise you dont restrict yourself to blacks. Mix with the locals. They are really nice people, even though you do get the occasional numbskull. But if you insist, the capital cities in Australia have a high number of immigrants....but you will end up paying more for everything. Since your husband is in IT, a capital city or a near-capital city like Wollongong/Geelong in NSW etc, will be fine to settle. Only that you will have to commute to the city for work. I guess you have a 189.

2. i will really appreciate what rent in those places are like to help me budget

Check realestate.com.au.

3 how soon can i get a job as a graduate of English Language and a Masters in Counselling (education). my husband is an IT auditor with bot CISA and ICAN qualifications.

Everyone is different. I started work after a month of arrival, and all I did was apply through a regular job advertisment. My hubby on the other hand, took a bit longer, and he got his job through man-know-man. Which brings me back to you mixing with the locals, and not just immigrants.

4. is there a particular time school children must arrive to make resumption in primary schools?

This I'm not sure of. You will need to contact the schools directly. They should accept mid-term entry.


5. Lastly, i need a supervisor for a doctorate research. does anyone have any idea how finding one can be easier?

Have you gotten the admission yet? Dont think getting a supervisor is hard, people here have gotten supervisors while they were still in Naija sef.

i will really appreciate good responses. thank you.

My answers are in bold. You should be able to get a job as a teacher...not sure tho. Congrats. Victoria is the multi-cultural capital of Australia, that I can tell you. So you guys can choose that state.

BrightForYou:
Hello ladies and gents. Please since Australia would not grant me visa,I have decided to do my undergraduate programme here in Nigeria and my sponsor has agreed to that then later i would go to Aussie for my msc degree by God's grace. So,the snag i am catching now is that,my sponsor tried sending me some money last week from Australia through Western Union,and to my greatest surprise,they denied her access to that,disparaged and insulted her for trying to help an African,they even called her a scammer and they cancelled her WU gold account. She felt bad likewise me,but she is determined and asked me to seek other ways. Please guys,is there anyone in Australia who has ever sent money home or someone who is experienced about this should pls enlighten me on how to go about this. Is there no other ways to send money from Australia to Nigeria apart Western Union? Thanks all. Stay blessed.

Modified:
I would have gone to open a domiciliary account,but the stresses are much and GTB keeps stressing me out.

Moneygram.

goosebumps:
I'm truly greatfull for all ur responses. Pls what kind of formula can I give? Which is best?

Keep taking lots of water....asinnn lots of water. The time it takes for milk to come in, varies. Some women get theirs in a day, while others have to wait a few more days.

Take ogi/pap, if you are tired of drinking plain water....as pap has a high water content.

Pls dont take palmwine. Apart from the fact that it is alcoholic, and can affect your newborn....there is no link between it and milk production.

As for formula, it depends on your pocket. Nan, SMA, Aptamil, Enfamil, Similac (in price ascending order) are all very good.

Please feed your newborn something, so as to prevent physiological jaundice. It is well. Congrats!

NNBB2012:


Australians are not crazy about certificates, it is purely what you can do. So, having an MBA as a Property Manager to me is not an added advantage when the quallification required is Cert 3 or IV. Getting into the unfamiliar terrain is another issue entirely. You might just prepare your mind to do some Aussie certifications that will enable you to practice.

I think what hee means is if he can use his MBA in any career that requires it, not that he wants to use the MBA for a property manager job.

Jetspeed:


Thanks Ferdie, I will communicate to him asap. Hope he can still make use of his MBA in Australia for some other pourposes when he must have migrated even though he will be silence on it for immigration pourposes (Assessment et al)

Ferdimako has answered you.

Yes, his MBA can be used here without assessment. Although some ppl start afresh when they get here, and get Aus certifications in other areas/career paths.

4a. Exclusively breastfed babies can be started on water when they are introduced to cereals usually we say 6 months tho 4 -6 months is acceptable in some instances......once they are no longer on breastmilk only, water can be added.
(Gbemisola Boyede, Developmental Paed)

1-2oz per day is just okay

Mytestimony

mytestimony:

Tor senior lovinam I was wondering cos de keep saying do not give a baby under six months water. De did nt specify

I already replied your comment with what a quote from the paed. Water csn be given, but just not in excess. 1.2oz a day is fine.

NNBB2012:

Yes, only two states NT and SA.

Yes, Students do file tax return.

Oh okay. So it's 'hama' time for everybody then lol.

NNBB2012:

Ok. I thought he was trying to know the points HND qualification will get. The required qualification for Property Manager is Cert III or Cert IV according to Vetasses.

Is any state sponsoring that sef?

In other news, do you know if students have to file a return?

NNBB2012:


HND is equivalent to Aussie's 2years Advanced Diploma which is 10points.

I think what he means is, is he sure the occupation does not require a Bachelor's degree

FexCathy:

Pls 1 to 2oz is how many ml?

I think 3.5oz is 100ml

So 20z should be about 60ml...

mytestimony:
Ok so water should not be given to a baby less than 6 months. How do mothers giving cereals below 6 months manage? Please I need answers

4a. Exclusively breastfed babies can be started on water when they are introduced to cereals usually we say 6 months tho 4 -6 months is acceptable in some instances......once they are no longer on breastmilk only, water can be added.
(Gbemisola Boyede, Developmental Paed)

1-2oz per day is just okay

kunlenchy:
hello House,

please I need information on the migration to AU. I am just starting the process, I have checked the points and I qualified also my occupation is on the SOL/CSOL.
I am diligently following this trend so I don't need an agent.
right now I am gathering all my documents ready for the Skill assessment. my profession is Network / Unified Communications Engineer.

please anyone win useful information would be highly appreciated.

special thanks to bossladymo1 and friends, your posts are very helpful.

I would advise you get in touch with Ferdimako. He is an ICT person also.

From what I know, ACS does not require your teanscript directly from the uni, you can just upload it yourself. Also, they deduct some years of experience at times.

FexCathy:

Thanks for the response bosslady but basically what adult foods can he take?

BAD

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Honey
Adult milk
Golden Morn
Anything with raw eggs in it e.g Ice Cream
Garri (because of the cyanide content and gummy texture)


Good

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Stage 2 formula
Beans (peel the skin first)
okro/ewedu with mashed titus fish
Soft semolina
Pureed fruits e.g avocado, banana
Pureed vegies e.g carrots, broccoli
Fresh fruit juice (if you can make it yourself) e.g apple juice
Cereals/meals e.g cornmeal (ogi), rice cereal (I would advise you start with rice cereal first), oatmeal, mixed grain cereals.

FexCathy:
Pls mamas, can a baby of 6m+ take milo as beverage and can he also take ribena diluted with water?

No please.

Stick with formula, cereal, fruit purees and vegies for now.

There is a new public group on Facebook named 'Ask the Paediatricians'. You can ask paediatricians and consultant paediatricians any question you need a health professional to answer. They are majorly Nigerians, so are conversant with issues peculiar to us Africans.

It would be nice if mamas here can join also. It gives you access to professional advice.

Onegai:


lol well there are very few wipes which aren't drying (there's one that has 90% water content and it's not sold in Nigeria plus it's pricey ). I have 3 pediatricians and one clinical dermatologist (who sometimes has chikdren as his patienxts) as close family and friends. If my method was unhygienic, I would have heard by now. Plus if clothe was hard to be hygienic, why haven't hospitals all switched to paper fabrics? The hospital I gave birth in didn't provide disposable wipes, they gave us clothe wipes. I have used a lot of wipes before for years (far too many brands, workwise) and eventually they dried out skin or caused mild abrasion of sensitive skin. That's why I chose this method. I've never gotten poo on my hand before (my wipes are big) which happens with disposables or with those that use cotton wool to clean up during the first few weeks for baby. I'm not expecting to do this if I were handwashing them sha btw our diaper rash cleared up once I changed our cream and switched to clothe.

A lot of modern conveniences are convenient, not necessarily better.

Exactly what I wanted to say. I'm sure you have a washing machine and a big keg of disinfectant. Lol.

Whatever works for you sha. Your kid was prolly sensitive to wipes in it's entirety. Cos the wipes I know that dry out are the very very very cheap ones.

Rashomo:


@bossladymo1 , thankz... do sebamed has conditioner..hw much does it cost..

I dont know if they do. If they do, fine. If they don't, then any good kiddies conditioner is fine. Also, you might want to look online for deep moisturising regimen using natural products.

Onegai:


I made my own clothe wipes, they're cheaper and more effective than disposables and they clean better, plus they're not as cold and drying (I've used disposable wipes a lot on people and myself, so I know that). My wipes are made of some very soft fabric so it's not scratching baby's sensitive bum.

Below is all my stuff I use for changing. It's not that much in reality (it ends up as just 4 small items I can move easily: changing pad, wipe, diaper and diaper solution). The changing pad has pouches so I just pack them and throw them in my bag.

Cloth nappies....fine.

But cloth wipes......how do you maintain the hygeine? Cos just like plastic plates and oil, regular contact between clothes and poo/urine tends to leave remnants.
Do you wet it before use? Or how exactly.

And regarding the drying, there are many wipes out there that dont dry out...many.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/04/30/baby-dies-water-toxicity/26670583/

Mothers, let's be careful.

Rashomo:
pls can i use sebamed children shampoo on my 7months old baby hair.. her hair is too dry ..

Buy a conditioner instead, and stop washing it with shampoo.

Then start a deep conditioning regimen on her hair...so it can regain its moisture and shine.

mytestimony:
pcv is free where I am o.

Ehn ehn....as at Feb in Lagos, it was not free.

MiracleMum:


Hmmmm. Madam, how come we go to the same shops. They sell nice things there as you mentioned. The last shop is Femto kids, close to former Isheri market. Isheri market has moved further Magodo gate. Bossladymo, how come you know my area like thisl?

Hahaha. I used to live around that area when we were still in Naija.

Yeaaa that's true....I forgot Isheri market moved closer to Magodo gate.

I hail o! lol