helovesme:


Nasal aspirator should be used occasionally as it can make the whole situation worse.

Have you tried silverbird? Get original silverbird and dilute it with any oil (coconut or baby oil) and apply it on the crown of his head. Apply it on his head after every bath time and occasionally during the night whilst he's asleep. Silverbird must be super diluted as it's quite strong. You can also apply a few drops around his cot. Remember again to really dilute silverbird with the oil and the smell of the oil must not be over powering.

Once he's 12 weeks old, buy OLBAS OIL. Apply the oil on his clothes, cot, etc few times a day. Olbas oil helps in relieving nasal congestion.

Another option that's recommended by doctors is to run a hot/warm shower in the bathroom with the door closed and after some few minutes, take your baby to the bathroom and have him inhale the steam. i have tried this personally a few times but it didn't work for me until I tried the silverbird method.

Another method is to place a bucket of hot water near you and have someone cover you (your baby on your laps) with a blanket and then your baby can inhale the steam. I have tried this (I sprinkled silverbird in the water) and it did work. I also used an aspirator immediately after and I was able to suck out a lot of mucus. However, you have to be very very very careful with this method because of the hot water so as to avoid any accident or burns.

Finally, have you taken him to the hospital to complain and have your son looked at? If its a case of serious congestion, the catarrah might have to be sucked out using a specialised hospital aspirator. Your doctor might however decide not to do anything as they feel this is a phase that will pass.

I've already done some of these things. Steam, silverbird and coconut combo, silverware in hot water, they help to an extent but sucking out the mucus is the problem. I think the best thing is to take him to the hospital like you said.
Thanks, God bless you.

What year is It?

Good morning Mamas, I hope we are all doing great.

Please my LO has been battling with catarrh, started like one week after birth and he's 9 weeks old now. I try to cover him as much as I can. I tried clearing his nose with nasal aspirator but it only made matters worse cos it tickles his nostrils and he starts sneezing all over again.

It's so sad watching him struggle while sucking, makes him really cranky at times. What do I do Please?

@Ozycy, thanks mummy Sophia.

realdentist:

Cute munchkin. see fine children everywhere. mamas well done!

Thanks Mama!

Hello mamas, it's been a while... Congratulations to the new mums, God bless your babies abundantly. Amen
And our expectant mamas shall deliver safely in Jesus name. Amen

Jisolaoluwa is exactly two months old today, we thank God for His love. We forgot to take pictures today cos I went out to run errands but we took these on Saturday.

AbbynHummy:
Hello mama's. When can I start shopping for my baby things. I'm a second time mother. Also will 20k be enough to shop for the basic baby items like first wear, flask, clothes e.t.c

It's never too early to start, you can start buying once you know the sex or even buy unisex colors before then. Yeah, 20k is not bad for basic baby items. Good flask (medium size) is about 3200-3500, pack of 7 bodysuits about 3500, sleep suits set of 3 is 2500-3000. You still have another 10k to buy some other things like socks, caps, mittens, baby soap, cream and oil.

Congratulations teegali, we thank God for safe delivery.

Congratulations chizeal, God bless baby flourish abundantly. Amen

Congratulations feddy27 and sugarcanebaby, we thank God for safe delivery. God bless your LOs abundantly. Amen

Oh, just seeing other mamas already suggested formula dispenser...

Tojued:
Mommies please I want to start formula and I don't trust caregiver to correctly measure food for baby. Especially since they feed him with cup and spoon.

Is it possible for me to mix the bottles of formula down? With the fridge I described in earlier post I can then store the milk either hot (fridge also had warming function) or cold (then they heat in warm water like they're doing with breast milk now)

I would have loved to do 6 months exclusive, but pumping is not my strong point (don't want to get into sob stories here) so will be introducing formula at 16 weeks.

Cc onegai alphahandmaiden helovesme contem2011 rofegimuwa and all mamas that sabi!

Pertaining to measurements, you can get a formula dispenser and measure out the formula for each feeding yourself. There are different brands, they cost between 1000 and 1500.

Onegai:


Welcome, welcome, welcome.

Thanks mama.

Good evening mamas, I've been peeping for a while but I want to register officially now. I had my son a little over a month ago, he's my second baby. Keep up the good work mamas.

sugah:
Captain Sugah (from my photoshoot) and Ayomide (a.k.a Smiley... I have quite a lot of pix of him smiling but this is my favourite)...............signing out!

Finally, we can put a face to the name. Cute mama and baby. God bless ayomide abundantly. Amen

P.s if you are still interested in the Kirkland diapers, someone has them for sale on Jumia market.

Baby Jisola reporting for threadcuties, took these pictures on Tuesday (exactly one month old)

Lilybestie, interesting BS I heard a new one today, chooking hand to check your own dilation Lol. We thank God it ended in praise. You are right about the pushing, I was just thinking about it yesterday. It was the least painful part of the whole labor process.

Congratulations topfuncakes166 and veleta, we thank God for safe delivery, God bless your LOs. Amen

Sorry about the fall XX01, try to rest more, it is well with you.

Britneystacy, we dey hia o. Vigilante is real but it's getting easier, some nights are better than others and he sleeps alot during the day.
I'm glad the breastpump has made things easier for you, try to get more sleep.

Chanbaby:


I will just run for my dear life oh. I don't have energy for story.
My marriage is just a year and half. MIL and FIL are saying is like we can't have children that's why I haven't conceived yet. Once someone calls me iyawo they will say iyawo that refused to get pregnant. So now that I am pregnant I will guide it jealously. They are not even aware I'm pregnant. So I wouldn't take chances oh.

What a cruel thing to say. The Lord will surely finish this wonderful work He has started in Jesus name. Amen

Besea:
Silly me, thanks to those that answered my question. I used to think "oh baby, u don't like me sitting? Ok, let me stand up" ahnevanu.

Lol, that was what I thought too when I was pregnant with my first.

Joomie, sorry about the pain, you should be able to get the lansinoh cream on konga.

Modified to add
It's on konga for N4500

mitchyy:


Mrs Olotu - 08033816438. She is in a
Ajah area. You can let her know you got her contact from Michelle. Maybe she might charge you lesser.

Ok, thank you.

mummyife:
good morning all
biko make una help me,i woke up around 3.30am feeling severe cold and my right breast was so heavy and very painful..i had to rub aboniki on the breast...the way i was shivering plus the pain aint funny at all...couldnt sleep till around 5am...right now im not feeling the cold again but the pain on my breast is still there..pls what should i do or take?
we are 39weeks today

Sorry about the pain, It seems you have Mastitis (infection of the breast tissue). It's happens to breastfeeding mamas mostly.
For relief, you can apply warm compress on the breast. Also drink plenty of fluids.
Take paracetamol and also avoid wearing tight fitting bra and clothes.

If all these don't work, then you need to go to the hospital for the doctor to prescribe antibiotics for you.

mitchyy:


I know a very very good tailor. She made my bridesmaid dresses but she is a bit expensive. I don't know how your pocket is like. But i can vouch for her

Please give me her contact details. My priority is having my fabrics sewn well, even if I have to close my eyes and increase my budget for sewing. Thanks

Hiya mamas, i hope we all enjoying the weekend...

Please I need the contact of a good and affordable tailor in Lagos. My sister's wedding is coming up mid October and I have not sewn my fabrics. Please help a sister out. Thanks in advance.

Sugah, Wow the carpenter did an amazing job, they look just like the samples, so neat.

sugah:


Please id need the contact.

Liftefhands

Sorry, I don't have it. Just that the shop is on iga idunganran street.

sugah:

Hello dear, please did you buy the Kirkland diapers in Nigeria? If yes, where and how much

Yeah, I got them from dosumu (Lagos island), the 138 count carton was N8000.

Kingsdaughter, congratulations!!! We thank God almighty for victory, we thank Him for this beautiful testimony, may His holy name always be praised. Amen

Congratulations Runsaway, we thank God for safe delivery, God bless your Lil princess. Amen.

Nancyij, sorry about your LO. We had the same issue too and I found out milk was the culprit. I stopped talking milk and he was fine. You should try that, some of these babies can't tolerate cow milk.

AlphaHandMaiden:
Good evening dear mamas and papas in the house!

Please a few questions for those who have had or know someone close who has had pre-term babies or multiples with low birth weight:

●How many weeks gestation period where they born?

●How long after were they discharged from hospital and how much did they weigh?

●What diapers and size did you use?,

●Did they fit well?

● how readily avaialble were preemie diapers? (especially for those in nigeria)

●And how long did you have to "manage" till they fit properly.

Thanks in advance for your answers.

God bless!

1. 34 weeks

2. She was 2.2kg at birth and they were discharged after a week (she was a little jaundiced)

3. Huggies UK or US (size 1)

4. They were too big for her

5. Don't know...her mom (my sister) didnt try to buy preemie size.

6. I'm not sure. ..maybe a month.

feddy27:
Limsycutey, sorry to your innocent lil boy!

It's like whatever does not involve pain is not the real deal for us here

Nobody cares about how it hurts! Nothing like pain management!!! Even small babies are not spared in the name of circumcision!

Postpartum pain is real!!! That's why everythin shld be done to reduce pain during labor and delivery.

Even circumcision can be done without stressing the lil babies!!! O God! Save our country from this orientation!

I'm beginning to think the nurses are responsible for all these crude practises! Biko where are the doctor's? Are they not supposed to be the ones performing these procedures?

Honestly, my heart is heavy concerning all these avoidable extreme pains!

Thanks mama. I don't understand why these poor babies have to go through so much pain. I breastfed him immediately after the procedure and he slept off. When he woke, he cried like it was going out of fashion. I felt so helpless, I just kept putting him to breast. Then I gave him baby paracetamol and slathered the peepee with vaseline...eventually the crying tired him out and he slept off