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kayfra:
I am in the market for a some tons of dried hibiscus on a long term basis. Anybody with good prices should let me know.

There's a guy in Benin City, just across UNIBEN/UBTH gate that should have enough for you.

Abeg add picture, let us appreciate. Mindfulness, start the ball rolling, its your thread.

Red Acalypha

Thanks to Olerismith and Babythug for this one. I've seen it around but didn't know its name or anything about it


This is a shrub. It does well in full to partial light (the colours are deeper the more sunlight they get). You can propagate it by stem cuttings and it does well with moist soil that doesn't sit in water. It is actually studied and proven to cure over 70% of several fungal skin infections! (there have been published medical papers, just check on Google) and traditionally people have been using it. I think it's a good plant to have around the house if you have space in your compound for it.

goldmine:
Mowe. I first 'accidentally' stumbled upon the rumparooz brand sold online in Nigeria-www.clothdiaper.ng. Also available on Amazon. Well I feared they were too pricey as I was working with a budget. So I took a chance and bought a few from Ali express-Jino baby brand. Then got Naturally Natures 5-layer charcoal bamboo inserts from Amazon-the one with gusset. Jino baby pocket diaper was surprisingly very good so I bought more.

I buy liners from PEP stores. Really wish I could make mine. Not sure where I can buy the right material for liners though. Please do you have any idea?

Prior to stumbling upon it,i had never heard of these awesome modern cloth diapers.

Liners are fleece fabric for reusable and they sell disposable liners at Mothercare store. I will check Pep next time I see one, thanks.

goldenruby:
@onegai thanks so much for this info. I am going to be a FTM and I have been contemplating this route but I haven't gotten as much details as I need to know. I want to buy from the local market in dubai quite cheap compare to buying here and brand is AIO,a friend might likely help me bring them to 9ja. My confusion is these.

Do I have to buy the insert with the cloth diaper?
Can the Cloth diaper be useful without an insert?
Is the insert washable and can it be reused?
I see bamboo /charcoal insert, I also saw insert with 2layers and 4layers

This might be a one time purchase from there, so I wouldn't want to make any mistake. Kindly help me with details. Thank you
I am trying to upload the picture she sent, to no avail

c.c Cherrymum

The clothe diaper (most likely a pocket diaper) cannot be used without an insert. The diaper is made of a waterproof outer and absorber fabric inner.

If you are buying an AIO (all-in-one) then it comes exactly like a disposable diaper, everything complete. If you are buying a pocket diaper, it comes with the absorbent part, you put it inside (a pocket diaper WILL NEVER be sold without the absorbent part, because "smart" Nigerians will soon selling them like that to double their profits.). The only time an insert is sold separately is if you're buying a more absorbent insert.

Every part of the diaper is washable and reuseable. AIO is like a disposable, once it's dirty you have to wash the entire diaper. Same thing with pockets. Hybrid diapers (AI2), I simply remove the wet insert and put in a fresh one and reuse the cover until Baby E poops in it. Then I change everything. But all types of modern cloth diapers are washable.

charcoal bamboo insert is fine, but the charcoal part being antibacterial or whatever is bunkum bunkum (fake science) and I have a science degree and le Hubbs has a very advanced science degree. But the bamboo is one of the most absorbent fabrics out there (fact) and I use mine as a prefold (old school style). So buy a 4-layer grey bamboo insert.

Go on YouTube, all answers are there.

The reason I don't buy in Nigeria is their lack of good customer service: I asked questions and I was spoken to rudely or given glib answers and didn't know their product well ("yes! the diaper is magical! just buy it, just bring your money! ". I took my money to people who were polite, use the product, took the time to get on the phone and explain to me, gave me a product warranty and even sent me free gifts for making a purchase (free brand new diaper and free full-size organic teething gel) and a handwritten thank-you note (as if my purchase was the best they've had all year, meanwhile the 2 sellers were the biggest retailers of diapers in the U.S.). It is my money, I want to spend it and feel good. I worked for it. Nigerians act like they're doing you a favour selling you stuff, which is why I rarely like buying stuff here (well I appreciate Ebeano Supermarket staff, those girls are usually polite and smiling).

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tearoses:
I was going to look for pictures but I havent been online

BTW I heard that tobacco plant keeps snakes away
I dont know what the plant looks like though, but i heard it works.

Some years back, a pro gardener showed me the Tobacco plant. I remember asking if it could be smoked but I can't remember what it looks like

IyawoToBe:
Hi dear. I am interested. I just sent you a PM.

I'm going to reply once I can get into my inbox. I keep getting this message "bad request" when trying to sign into my email. thanks.

InformedLola:
I love this. Please what brand is the best from your experience? Would like to order some from Amazon.

Get Grovia AIO, BumGenius, Alvababy, Flip. Flip is a 2 step system of cover and insert and you can reuse the cover all day till it gets pooped on. Just get their stay-dry inserts and some organic nighttime inserts and you're good to go. To use the nighttime insert the old school nappy way, get this fastener called a Snappi (either buy from Amazon or go to Shoprite at the Palms), clip the insert around the baby and wrap the cover around it. This way, no leaks unless diaper is full, which has happened 6 times in 8 months (we get leaks daily with our imported Huggies ). I've put some pics of the Snappi, Grovia AIO diaper in green pattern, stay dry insert inside the diaper cover (lime colour) and organic nighttime insert beside it and how it goes on baby. HTH.

Cherrymum, I didn't buy mine here but I'm pretty sure they sell them in Nigeria (I'm sure the sellers will locate you very soon sef).

nggie:
@ onegai thanks I use olive oil n palm kernel oil on him. Pls @ what stage can one start using powder on them babies?

Soonest n rezzy thanks too. I'll try that rising raving powder out.

They don't recommend powder in general. Have you ever applied powder and sometimes coughed immediately after? That's why. It may not be heat rash, have you showed his paeditrician? Or if you are in Lagos, you can take him to GH Lagos island to see a dermatologist there.

Oh, so you mean all those Igbo ladies I know whom are not married to Igbo men are suffering and smiling. Chai! Poor ladies, I pray that their content and happy marriages back up so they can marry Emeka, Chukwudi or Nonso, their sins will be washed away and finally be at peace and even make Igbo-Heaven.

Later on, they will call themselves Christians and ask for your donations and support in their time of need. Then, your money and your help isn't tribalistic, it's nice and necessary.

goldmine:
I'm with you on this . With 3kids using diapers at the same time, I decided to go the reusable diaper way. And I have no regrets whatsoever. Quite cost effective plus having to use a washing machine takes away the hassle of washing. No irritability that comes with some disposable diapers.

I use the disposable strictly for outing. Plus the fact that the reusable can be used from newborn to toddler and for subsequent kids is the icing on the cake! No need to buy bigger sizes as the baby grows older. Just adjust the setting according to the size of the baby and you're good to go.

awesome sauce! Are you in Lagos? what brands did you get?

Keji3 or anyone interested, I have cup of Desitin max strength I got from the U.S. its brand new. I can sell it to you if you can come pick it up from the island (Lagos).

nggie:
Hello mothers pls what do u use for heat rash on ur babies. I'm using moju powder present for my baby but I'm not seeing any improvement so far.
Thanks prompt response needed asap.

Can I ask what lotion you use on baby? Some lotions actually don't absorb well into skin and leaves a layer, causing moisture to stay trapped in a way that encourages rashes. You may want to switch to a light lotion or oil like Grapeseed oil (pricey) or Olive oil. Then remove baby's clothing completely most days.

I've said it a few times here: powder causes more harm than good. Its particles can easily enter baby's lungs and cause wahala. I refused anyone using powder on Baby E and we have never had one incidence of cough or catarrh (I have allergies so I'm trying to avoid exposing her to triggers). So many doctors are not recommending its use. Please eh, try another method.

ahnie:
Goodevenin mamas,please z it advisable to giv my dd of 7mnth plus golden morn?cc soonest,nggie,onegai n all sabi mamas.

Hmm, well my mum told me she gave me Golden Morn (I don't believe her when did they start producing it) and my sis gave her kids and they're fine but now it's apparently said not to be an infant cereal. So maybe another cereal. Cereals ain't cheap, but it tastes like soft Golden Morn.

chidi567:
we have 20 baskets of mangoes in anambra for sale.is still very fresh and strong contact 08064059052.

Can you look up how to produce Mango butter from the seeds? Because there's a huge market in Lagos and Abuja for it, amongst the Natural hair and skincare formulators and users. And so far, they have to import it (I think) from India.

Asparagus Fern

Very pretty indoor plant (it looks like suspended grass to me, very floaty and airy feel) and it is idiot-proof to grow, alright! It purifies the air. It does well in containers, big or small (small glass jars to can planter to clay planter, it does well in everything). The fern likes water (so mist its leaves from time to time) and shade. It also looks great in bouquets and flower centre pieces (I've never seen it used for some here sha).

goldfish80:
Nikolas Teslar is the greatest underrated genius of all time. The man was so intelligent that he was considered crazy, imagine how different the world would have been with his thesis on wireless transmission of electricity. He is so underrated that my autocorrect doesn't even recognize tesla. But it sure does knew about Edison

The way una can famz Tesla but it's good and yes, he is underrated.

tearoses:
The regular palm doesn't have the smooth lower trunk. These ones seem so neat

I also like the tree in the picture but shorter
do you know what its called please ?

Regular palm we know is Palm Kernel tree and I believe this is another specie of non-oil bearing tree (like across tropical areas with Palm trees).

Other picture, I do not know at all. And I've seen it before. I'll find out.

tearoses:
Onegai what are these plants called
I love the shorter versions

There is also one house in Ikolaba in Ibadan
Word has it that it belongs to a Judge
The whole outside wall is covered with some kind of creepy plant like ivy
so beautiful
I wish I know what its called
I would have knocked on their door to ask them but I dey fear

That below looks like a Palm. I've seen the short versions around in pots. But maybe someone else will have a definite answer.

What's the price range let us find you a more popular alternative. Or ask in this thread below:

https://www.nairaland.com/971395/new-born-babies-u-new

tearoses:
I think I have this one
It comes in Yellow and red, but I made an error in spacing so I didn't achieve what I was expecting

I'm still working on the pests/diseases
sorry

aww what happened? what were the results?

Crown of Thorns/Christ plant

I think this is what we called "chookie-chookie" as children

Native of Madagascar, the popularity of this succulent is legen-(wait for it! ) Dary! It is used as a hedge plant everywhere you look. Oh take a moment to think of the poor Agama lizards who were toasting and chasing each other and accidentally ran into this plant When you check online, you'll see its flowers bloom in several colours but I have only ever seen it bloom in red flowers in Nigeria. I know it needs sunshine to bloom.

I sadly don't know how to grow it, but any average pro gardener will sell you the plant cheaply. Or better yet, ask them to come help you plant it, as its thorns are not something to joke with.

Well, if you want to have this baby, quietly pack some things and remove yourself to your parent's home. Let him know where you are and if he screams at you, calmly tell him "I'm worried about what you said, that you'll make my life a living hell. We have already lost 2 babies, I don't want to lose this precious one. I'll be there until you're ready to speak to me and we can both work on our marriage". Maybe tell him you're gone after you've gone.
No-one is asking you to leave your marriage, but I believe both of you need to figure out what you want. Being pregnant is a crazy time for a woman and it spills over to a man. Both of you should have realised that, and after you lost the 2nd baby, sat down and asked yourself what you wanted out of your marriage.
He seems to have a very hot temper, slapping you 4 days after the wedding is pretty bad. And you need to learn to communicate with him (I didn't say beg on your knees in a terrified "submissive" manner, shivering inwardly whilst smiling on the outside, I mean speak to him in a proper manner and expect and demand he speaks to you in a proper manner as well).

Good one. Nigeria doesn't need loud churches, more churches or mosques or pastors and imams. I once drove down 2nd avenue in Festac and counted 11 different churches on it. But why? How can anyone sleep peaceably?

she's a beauty.

Coleus

If you live in Festac, on 2nd avenue before the Police station, there's a very well-tended professional garden run by a lady called Mrs Ogbonna. She has this plant there (and several. others, speak to her because she's pleasant and smart. She also does fresh flower bouquets and wresthes and altar pieces as well as sells plants.

modified: I saw a beautiful dark pink/wine coloured Coleus in Ikoyi, just on Ruxton road yesterday. A lady is charge of it or go to David on Glover road, Ikoyi.

Coleus are really pretty and their colours are nicer in the shade. So it's a shade-loving plant which likes a well-moist soil. Easy to grow from a cutting (just put it in water until roots form). They come in all sorts of colours too. Their leaves have this velvet texture. The darker the leaf colours, the more sun it can tolerate apparently.

Purple Heart

This is called Tradescantia pallida "Purpurea," formerly Setcreasea pallida.

Yeah, neither of those names are nice, so let's call it "Tosin"

Tosin is a succulent plant, nice and compact. It has purple leaves and tiny pink flowers. It likes sunshine because the more sun it gets, the deeper purple are its leaves. Occasionally pruning it from time to time will make it grow nice and bushy.

Eddygourdo:
the frequency of failure of inter-tribal is alot higher. Guess the differences just overwhelms

Actually, some of the worst marriages I know are same tribe. In my case, had I married from my tribe, we'd have relatives bringing their generational fight into our marriage. Once, when someone brought up his brother as a prospective suitor for me, my cousin (who was his friend! ) immediately behind his back and told my mum that I should be kept away from the proposal because "their mother is a witch"

As for inter-tribal, its failure or success depends on the parties involved. I've seen same tribe marriages fall apart the way I've seen inter-tribal marriage collapse.

Joavid:
I don't fancy inter tribal marriage.
especially if the couples cultures are far apart.

the more inter tribal marriages we have, the closer the extinction of some minority languages and cultures.

I don't really think it's because of inter-tribal marriages that languages disappear. I believe it's more of a reluctance to impart the language to the next generation that is causing this. I'm living with an example of someone whose parents are from the same tribe, who grew up in a city where his language was spoken and yet neither he nor his siblings speak their language. It was not pushed and encouraged in their childhood.

Same thing with one of my brother in laws, whose genealogy has 2 prominent families from his tribe in it (I mention their names, everyone from his tribe here will have heard of them). Yet he feels no compunction to actively teach his kids his language, he believes they'll pick it up as they grow up, from the outside world.

I've seen this play out a lot especially in southern Nigeria and that is because there is no alternative to English education. Hausa have Arabic schools for primary, BBC Hausa and are encouraged to speak their language and theur language is strong and flourishing. We don't do that down south. The only tribe that fights for their language are Yorubas (I've seen Yoruba kids who have never stepped foot in Nigeria "dobale" and understand conc Yoruba).

It's hard to remember the language thing, so most parents let it slide, but it has to be a conscious effort to speak the language. And we should start encouraging translations of popular books to local languages.

As for me, I'm speaking the little of my language I know to my child already and I have already stated that once she's of school-age, I'm getting her a lesson teacher from her father's tribe to tutor her in his language (her dad is indifferent). I want to work on a project whereby people translate popular children's books into my language. (My language is being hijacked by a dominant tribe and I want to keep it pure). I've told everyone to stop calling my mum "grandmother", but to address her in my language.

Chinese, Hispanic parents spend the first few years of their children's lives speaking their languages to them, because they know that their main education will be in English. Nigerian parents have to realise this and do the same, or so many languages will be lost very soon.

NoQualms1:
Mamas, please come to my aid. I'm having sores and pains in my nipp.les, I dread breastfeeding now and I'm already thinking of introducing formula. I've done everything I know could be done. I couldn't find Lasinoh nipple cream in my area. I don search tire. Please I need fast solution, I'm loosing it o. I'm in pain o.

Are there mamas that don't go through this? Please what's the secret? It was like this with my first too and it didn't stop till I stopped breastfeeding. On top all the correct latching and Co.

check Healthplus pharmacies, they have the Lasinoh brand of Lanolin. I've also seen it in Balogun (but be careful of what you buy there because there's a lot of fake products mixed into the originals and sold at the same price and in the same containers).

prolify:
Please Mamas in the house,i need help on this issue,my ds has eczema flare ups I have been using aveeno eczema therapy since birth,i tried oilatum baby which worked wonders in a few days his skin was flawless,problem is I can't find oilatum were I stay,so I switched back to aveeno,and the flare ups are back, the skin around the neck and upper arms are covered with eczema and it's progressively getting worse,please what other products should I use?any reviews on cetaphil for babies?i stay in benin.Thanks

Cetaphil is really mild. What you can do, is look at the products close to you and go on Google and find out reviews for them. It sounds like maybe your baby is allergic to something in the Aveeno (which means what we may recommend may not work for you). If you can afford it, Sebamed I believe is soap-free and pH-based to be neutral to skin.